US3153350A
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Hand operated accelerator pedal control
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-10
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Granted: 1964-10-20
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Expires: 1983-04-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry S Dishart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:57
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D49/00; B62D49/06; B62D49/0692; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20213; Y10T74/2022; Y10T74/20226; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20582; Y10T74/2063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A HAND CONTROL FOR A VEHICLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COMPRISING AN ELONGATED ROD OF A LENGTH SUFFICIENT TO EXTEND FROM THE TOP OF AN ACCELERATOR TO A POSITION CONVENIENT TO THE HAND OF THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE WHILE ON THE STEERING WHEEL, A COMPRESSIBLE RESILIENT BALL ON ONE END OF SAID ROD AFFORDING A COMFORTABLE HAND GRIP FOR THE HAND OF THE DRIVER AND ADAPTED TO CONFORM TO THE SURFACE OF THE HAND WHEEL, AND A SECOND COMPRESSIBLE RESILIENT BALL ON THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID ROD ADAPTED TO BEAR AGAINST THE TOP OF THE PEDAL IN SUBSTANTIALLY SLIPPROOF RELATION, AND BY ITS COMPRESSION, PROJECT SAID ROD OUT OF THE WAY OF THE PEDAL WHEN THE HAND GRIP IS RELEASED, AND A SLEEVE SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID ROD, MEANS PROVIDED ON SAID SLEEVE FOR RETAINING THE SAME IN A SELECTED POSITION OF LINEAR ADJUSTMENT ON THE ROD, AN ARM
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
A HAND CONTROL FOR A VEHICLE ACCELERATOR PEDAL COMPRISING AN ELONGATED ROD OF A LENGTH SUFFICIENT TO EXTEND FROM THE TOP OF AN ACCELERATOR TO A POSITION CONVENIENT TO THE HAND OF THE DRIVER OF A VEHICLE WHILE ON THE STEERING WHEEL, A COMPRESSIBLE RESILIENT BALL ON ONE END OF SAID ROD AFFORDING A COMFORTABLE HAND GRIP FOR THE HAND OF THE DRIVER AND ADAPTED TO CONFORM TO THE SURFACE OF THE HAND WHEEL, AND A SECOND COMPRESSIBLE RESILIENT BALL ON THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID ROD ADAPTED TO BEAR AGAINST THE TOP OF THE PEDAL IN SUBSTANTIALLY SLIPPROOF RELATION, AND BY ITS COMPRESSION, PROJECT SAID ROD OUT OF THE WAY OF THE PEDAL WHEN THE HAND GRIP IS RELEASED, AND A SLEEVE SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID ROD, MEANS PROVIDED ON SAID SLEEVE FOR RETAINING THE SAME IN A SELECTED POSITION OF LINEAR ADJUSTMENT ON THE ROD, AN ARM
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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) | 1967-10-20 | 1968-04-20 | 1968-10-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-20 | 1972-04-20 | 1972-10-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-20 | 1976-04-20 | 1976-10-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |