US3153944A
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Engine controls
Assignee: Teleflex Inc
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Filing: 1960-06-20
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Granted: 1964-10-27
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Expires: 1980-06-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bentley James Sydney
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:10
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02D; F02D29/00; F02D2700/00; F02D2700/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A CONTROL OF THE TYPE DESCRIBED COMPRISING A HOUSING, A FIRST MEMBER ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN SAID HOUSING, A SECOND MEMBER CONCENTRICALLY AND ROTATABLY SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID FIRST MEMBER, A FIRST MOTION TRANSMITTING DEVICE SLIDABLY DISPOSED IN SAID HOUSING, MEANS ON SAID FIRST MEMBER COACTING WITH SAID FIRST MOTION TRANSMITTING DEVICE TO IMPART STRAIGHT LINE MOVEMENT THERETO UPON ROTATION OF SAID FIRST MEMBER, A SECOND MOTION TRANSMITTING DEVICE SLIDABLY DISPOSED IN SAID HOUSING, MEANS ON SAID SECOND MEMBER COACTING WITH SAID SECOND MOTION TRANSMITTING DEVICE TO IMPART STRAIGHT LINE MOVEMENT THERETO UPON ROTATION OF SAID SECOND MEMBER, A SINGLE OPERATING LEVER CARRIED BY AND ROTATABLY IN UNISON WITH ONE OF SAID MEMBERS AND BEING RADIALLY SHIFTABLE RELATIVE THERETO BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS, AND A MECHANISM NORMALLY CONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS FOR ROTATION IN UNISON WITH SAID LEVER WHEN SAID LEVER IS IN SAID FIRST POSITION, SAID LEVER COACTING WITH SAID MECHANISM FOR OPERATIVELY DISCONNECTING SAID FIRST MEMBER FROM SAID LEVER WHEN SAID LEVER IS IN SAID SECOND POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
A CONTROL OF THE TYPE DESCRIBED COMPRISING A HOUSING, A FIRST MEMBER ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN SAID HOUSING, A SECOND MEMBER CONCENTRICALLY AND ROTATABLY SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID FIRST MEMBER, A FIRST MOTION TRANSMITTING DEVICE SLIDABLY DISPOSED IN SAID HOUSING, MEANS ON SAID FIRST MEMBER COACTING WITH SAID FIRST MOTION TRANSMITTING DEVICE TO IMPART STRAIGHT LINE MOVEMENT THERETO UPON ROTATION OF SAID FIRST MEMBER, A SECOND MOTION TRANSMITTING DEVICE SLIDABLY DISPOSED IN SAID HOUSING, MEANS ON SAID SECOND MEMBER COACTING WITH SAID SECOND MOTION TRANSMITTING DEVICE TO IMPART STRAIGHT LINE MOVEMENT THERETO UPON ROTATION OF SAID SECOND MEMBER, A SINGLE OPERATING LEVER CARRIED BY AND ROTATABLY IN UNISON WITH ONE OF SAID MEMBERS AND BEING RADIALLY SHIFTABLE RELATIVE THERETO BETWEEN FIRST AND SECOND POSITIONS, AND A MECHANISM NORMALLY CONNECTING SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS FOR ROTATION IN UNISON WITH SAID LEVER WHEN SAID LEVER IS IN SAID FIRST POSITION, SAID LEVER COACTING WITH SAID MECHANISM FOR OPERATIVELY DISCONNECTING SAID FIRST MEMBER FROM SAID LEVER WHEN SAID LEVER IS IN SAID SECOND POSITION.
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) | 1967-10-27 | 1968-04-27 | 1968-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-27 | 1972-04-27 | 1972-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-27 | 1976-04-27 | 1976-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |