US3128561A
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Wheel alignment gage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-10-19
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Granted: 1964-04-14
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Expires: 1980-10-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John H Payne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 03:55
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B7/00; G01B7/30; G01B7/315
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A "TOE IN" GAGE MEASURING DEVICE TO MEASURE "TOE IN" IN AUTOMATIVE TYPE STEERING WHEELS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A FIRST EXTENSIBLE MEMBER TO BE PLACED BETWEEN SAID WHEELS AT A FORWARD POSITION, A SECOND EXTENSIBLE MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE PLACED BETWEEN SAID WHEELS AT A REARWARD LOCATION, A FIRST ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE COIL DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST EXTENSIBLE MEANS, A SECOND ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE COIL DIRECTLY CONNECTED TO SAID SECOND EXTENSIBLE MEANS, ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR MEANS TO CONNECT SAID FIRST AND SAID SECOND ELECTRICAL RESISTANCE COILS TO A SOURCE OF POWER, SLIDING CONDUCTOR MEANS ENGAGING SAID COILS TO MEASURE THE POTENTIAL DIFFERENCE THEREBETWEEN DEPENDING ON THE ANGULAR RELATIONSHIP OF SAID WHEELS TO EACH OTHER, AND INTEGRATING ELECTRICAL GAGE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SLIDING CONDUCTOR MEANS TO PROVIDE A SIGNAL INDICATING THE ANGULAR RELATIONSHIP OF SAID WHEELS TO EACH OTHER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1688330A
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DE630173C
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-04-14 | 1967-10-14 | 1968-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-14 | 1971-10-14 | 1972-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-14 | 1975-10-14 | 1976-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |