US3136177A
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Brake control mechanism
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1962-04-26
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Granted: 1964-06-09
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Expires: 1982-04-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell R Roberts
- 👤 Jack P Castellana
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 04:36
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T7/00; B60T7/02; B60T7/04; B60T7/045; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20474; Y10T74/20486; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20582; Y10T74/206; Y10T74/20636; Y10T74/2066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
IN A VEHICLE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL MECHANISM, A MOUNTING BRACKET, A PEDAL ARM HAVING A SHAFT ATTACHED THERETO AND ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID MOUNTING BRACKET, A LOCK AND RELEASE COIL SPRING HAVING ONE END THEREOF FIXED TO SAID MOUNTING BRACKET AND THE BODY THEREOF WRAPPED ABOUT SAID SHAFT AND NORMALLY GRIPPING SAID SHAFT IN LOCKING RELATION AND THE OTHER END THEREOF BEING FREE, AN OUTPUT MEMBER, MEANS ADJUSTABLY SECURING SAID OUTPUT MEMBER TO SAID SHAFT AND INCLUDING A COILED ADJUSTING SPRING HAVING ONE END FIXED TO SAID OUTPUT MEMBER AND A BODY PORTION COILED ABOUT SAID SHAFT IN NORMAL GRIPPING RELATION THERETO AND A FREE END MOVABLE TO UNCOIL SAID ADJUSTING SPRING SUFFICIENTLY TO PERMIT ADJUSTMENT OF SAID OUTPUT MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID SHAFT, AND MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID OUTPUT MEMBER TO A VEHICLE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
IN A VEHICLE PARKING BRAKE CONTROL MECHANISM, A MOUNTING BRACKET, A PEDAL ARM HAVING A SHAFT ATTACHED THERETO AND ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID MOUNTING BRACKET, A LOCK AND RELEASE COIL SPRING HAVING ONE END THEREOF FIXED TO SAID MOUNTING BRACKET AND THE BODY THEREOF WRAPPED ABOUT SAID SHAFT AND NORMALLY GRIPPING SAID SHAFT IN LOCKING RELATION AND THE OTHER END THEREOF BEING FREE, AN OUTPUT MEMBER, MEANS ADJUSTABLY SECURING SAID OUTPUT MEMBER TO SAID SHAFT AND INCLUDING A COILED ADJUSTING SPRING HAVING ONE END FIXED TO SAID OUTPUT MEMBER AND A BODY PORTION COILED ABOUT SAID SHAFT IN NORMAL GRIPPING RELATION THERETO AND A FREE END MOVABLE TO UNCOIL SAID ADJUSTING SPRING SUFFICIENTLY TO PERMIT ADJUSTMENT OF SAID OUTPUT MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID SHAFT, AND MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID OUTPUT MEMBER TO A VEHICLE PARKING BRAKE SYSTEM.
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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) | 1967-06-09 | 1967-12-09 | 1968-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-09 | 1971-12-09 | 1972-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-09 | 1975-12-09 | 1976-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |