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Automatically adjustable hinge switch
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1962-10-10
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Granted: 1964-11-17
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Expires: 1982-10-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert R Close
- 👤 Wilson H West
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 14:38
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H3/00; H01H3/02; H01H3/16; H01H3/161; H01H3/162
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
IN A VEHICLE BODY, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING HINGE MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF PIVOTALLY INTERCONNECTED HINGE MEMBERS MOVABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER THROUGH A PREDETERMINED RANGE OF MOVEMENT TO MOVE A VEHICLE BODY CLOSURE BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED TERMINAL POSITIONS, SWITCH MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID HINGE MEANS AND OPERATED BY MOVEMENT OF SAID HINGE MEANS RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, SAID SWITCH MEANS INCLUDING A STATIONARY CONTACT MOUNTED ON ONE OF SAID HINGE MEMBERS AND A MOVABLE CONTACT MOUNTED ON THE OTHER OF SAID HINGE MEMBERS, SAID MOVABLE CONTACT BEING LOCATED OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID STATIONARY CONTACT IN ONE TERMINAL POSITION OF SAID CLOSURE AND BEING LOCATED IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID STATIONARY CONTACT IN THE OTHER TERMINAL POSITION OF SAID CLOSURE, AND MEANS OPERATIVE UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID CLOSURE TO AUTOMATICALLY INDEX SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONTACTS RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER AND LOCATE SAID CONTACTS IN THEIR DESIRED RELATIVE POSITIONS CORRESPONDING TO THE TERMINAL POSITIONS OF SAID CLOSURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
IN A VEHICLE BODY, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING HINGE MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF PIVOTALLY INTERCONNECTED HINGE MEMBERS MOVABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER THROUGH A PREDETERMINED RANGE OF MOVEMENT TO MOVE A VEHICLE BODY CLOSURE BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED TERMINAL POSITIONS, SWITCH MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID HINGE MEANS AND OPERATED BY MOVEMENT OF SAID HINGE MEANS RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, SAID SWITCH MEANS INCLUDING A STATIONARY CONTACT MOUNTED ON ONE OF SAID HINGE MEMBERS AND A MOVABLE CONTACT MOUNTED ON THE OTHER OF SAID HINGE MEMBERS, SAID MOVABLE CONTACT BEING LOCATED OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID STATIONARY CONTACT IN ONE TERMINAL POSITION OF SAID CLOSURE AND BEING LOCATED IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID STATIONARY CONTACT IN THE OTHER TERMINAL POSITION OF SAID CLOSURE, AND MEANS OPERATIVE UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID CLOSURE TO AUTOMATICALLY INDEX SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONTACTS RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER AND LOCATE SAID CONTACTS IN THEIR DESIRED RELATIVE POSITIONS CORRESPONDING TO THE TERMINAL POSITIONS OF SAID CLOSURE.
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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) | 1967-11-17 | 1968-05-18 | 1968-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-17 | 1972-05-18 | 1972-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-17 | 1976-05-18 | 1976-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |