US3129604A
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Remote control device for accelerator pedal
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-01-17
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Granted: 1964-04-21
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Expires: 1981-01-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred H Hanson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:24
CPC Classifications
F; F15; F15B; F15B7/00; F15B7/06; F15B7/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20213; Y10T74/2022; Y10T74/20226; Y10T74/20528; Y10T74/20534
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
A REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE FOR SELECTIVELY ACTUATING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL OF A VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH A BRAKE PEDAL ADJACENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY INVERTED U-SHAPED SUPPORT MEMBER INCLUDING A FIRST LEG AND A SECOND LEG SPACED FROM SAID FIRST LEG, FOOT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST LEG FOR ENGAGING THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE, MOUNTING MEANS MOVABLY SECURED TO SAID FIRST LEG FOR ENGAGING AND PRESSING AGAINST THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL SO THAT SUPPORT MEMBER IS RIGIDLY HELD IN UPRIGHT POSITION BETWEEN THE VEHICLE FLOOR AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, A FIRST CYLINDER, MEANS ADJUSTABLY SECURING SAID FIRST CYLINDER TO SAID SECOND LEG AND IN OVERLYING POSITION RELATIVE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR SLIDING MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST CYLINDER ON SAID SECOND LEG, A PISTON IN SAID FIRST CYLINDER AND HAVING A RAM ATTACHED THERETO EXTENDING OUTWARDLY OF SAID CYLINDER FOR ENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, A SECOND CYLINDER REMOTE FROM SAID FIRST CYLINDER, AND FLUID TRANSMISSION MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID FIRST CYLINDER AND SAID SECOND CYLINDER FOR CONTROLLING THE POSITION OF SAID RAM AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
A REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE FOR SELECTIVELY ACTUATING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL OF A VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH A BRAKE PEDAL ADJACENT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, COMPRISING A SUBSTANTIALLY INVERTED U-SHAPED SUPPORT MEMBER INCLUDING A FIRST LEG AND A SECOND LEG SPACED FROM SAID FIRST LEG, FOOT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST LEG FOR ENGAGING THE FLOOR OF THE VEHICLE, MOUNTING MEANS MOVABLY SECURED TO SAID FIRST LEG FOR ENGAGING AND PRESSING AGAINST THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL SO THAT SUPPORT MEMBER IS RIGIDLY HELD IN UPRIGHT POSITION BETWEEN THE VEHICLE FLOOR AND THE UNDERSIDE OF THE BRAKE PEDAL, A FIRST CYLINDER, MEANS ADJUSTABLY SECURING SAID FIRST CYLINDER TO SAID SECOND LEG AND IN OVERLYING POSITION RELATIVE TO THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL FOR SLIDING MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST CYLINDER ON SAID SECOND LEG, A PISTON IN SAID FIRST CYLINDER AND HAVING A RAM ATTACHED THERETO EXTENDING OUTWARDLY OF SAID CYLINDER FOR ENGAGING THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, A SECOND CYLINDER REMOTE FROM SAID FIRST CYLINDER, AND FLUID TRANSMISSION MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID FIRST CYLINDER AND SAID SECOND CYLINDER FOR CONTROLLING THE POSITION OF SAID RAM AND ACCELERATOR PEDAL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-04-21 | 1967-10-21 | 1968-04-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-21 | 1971-10-21 | 1972-04-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-21 | 1975-10-21 | 1976-04-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |