US3158239A
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Throttle control
Assignee: Weatherhead Co
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Filing: 1960-06-02
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Granted: 1964-11-24
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Expires: 1980-06-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph T Marette
- 👤 Ellis M Wellman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 07:51
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K26/00; B60K26/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A THROTTLE CONTROL FOR MOTOR VEHICLES HAVING AN INTAKE MANIFOLD, A THROTTLE VALVE, A FOOT PEDAL AND A THROTTLE ROD CONNECTING THE FOOT PEDAL AND SAID THROTTLE VALVE COMPRISING A MEMBER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID THROTTLE ROD AND RESILIENTLY URGED TOWARD A PREDETERMINED POSITION RELATIVE THERETO, A CLAMPING ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID MEMBER OPERABLE TO CLAMP SAID MEMBER AGAINST MOVEMENT, SAID CLAMPING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING CLAMPING MEANS FIXED AGAINST MOVEMENT WITH SAID MEMBER OPERATIVE TO CLAMP SAID MEMBER AGAINST MOVEMENT, A VACUUM-RESPONSIVE ACTUATOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO OPERATE SAID CLAMPING MEANS, A CONDUIT LINE CONNECTING SAID ACTUATOR AND SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD, FIRST VALVE MEANS IN SAID LINE TO CONNECT SAID ACTUATOR TO SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD OR TO THE ATMOSPHERE, A BRAKE PEDAL, AND SECOND VALVE MEANS OPERATED BY SAID BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTING SAID ACTUATOR TO ATMOSPHERE WHEN SAID BRAKE PEDAL IS OPERATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A THROTTLE CONTROL FOR MOTOR VEHICLES HAVING AN INTAKE MANIFOLD, A THROTTLE VALVE, A FOOT PEDAL AND A THROTTLE ROD CONNECTING THE FOOT PEDAL AND SAID THROTTLE VALVE COMPRISING A MEMBER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID THROTTLE ROD AND RESILIENTLY URGED TOWARD A PREDETERMINED POSITION RELATIVE THERETO, A CLAMPING ASSEMBLY MOUNTED ADJACENT SAID MEMBER OPERABLE TO CLAMP SAID MEMBER AGAINST MOVEMENT, SAID CLAMPING ASSEMBLY INCLUDING CLAMPING MEANS FIXED AGAINST MOVEMENT WITH SAID MEMBER OPERATIVE TO CLAMP SAID MEMBER AGAINST MOVEMENT, A VACUUM-RESPONSIVE ACTUATOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO OPERATE SAID CLAMPING MEANS, A CONDUIT LINE CONNECTING SAID ACTUATOR AND SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD, FIRST VALVE MEANS IN SAID LINE TO CONNECT SAID ACTUATOR TO SAID INTAKE MANIFOLD OR TO THE ATMOSPHERE, A BRAKE PEDAL, AND SECOND VALVE MEANS OPERATED BY SAID BRAKE PEDAL CONNECTING SAID ACTUATOR TO ATMOSPHERE WHEN SAID BRAKE PEDAL IS OPERATED.
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) | 1967-11-24 | 1968-05-25 | 1968-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-24 | 1972-05-25 | 1972-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-24 | 1976-05-25 | 1976-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |