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US3159916A
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Vehicle wheel alignment apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-01-08
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Granted: 1964-12-08
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Expires: 1979-01-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hunter Lee
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 12:25
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/18; G02B7/182; G01; G01B; G01B11/00; G01B11/26; G01B11/275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
IN WHEEL ALIGNMENT APPARATUS THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A SET OF MIRRORS, A MIRROR SUPPORTING MEANS, DEVICES CONNECTING EACH MIRROR OF SAID SET TO SAID SUPPORTING MEANS FOR ADJUSTMENT OF THE MIRRORS IN THE SET RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, ONE OF SAID DEVICES INCLUDING A PIVOT CONNECTING ELEMENT AND AN ADJUSTING ELEMENT SPACED FROM SAID PIVOT CONNECTING ELEMENT, SAID ADJUSTING ELEMENT BEING OPERABLE TO MOVE SAID DEVICE ABOUT SAID PIVOT CONNECTING ELEMENT FOR MOVING SAID ASSOCIATED MIRROR, A SET OF ADJUSTABLE STANDARDS CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORTING MEANS IN SPACED RELATION, A ROCKING BEARING IN EACH STANDARD, AND INDEPENDENT MEANS OPERABLE TO ADJUST EACH OF SAID STANDARDS ABOUT ITS SAID ROCKING BEARING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
IN WHEEL ALIGNMENT APPARATUS THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A SET OF MIRRORS, A MIRROR SUPPORTING MEANS, DEVICES CONNECTING EACH MIRROR OF SAID SET TO SAID SUPPORTING MEANS FOR ADJUSTMENT OF THE MIRRORS IN THE SET RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, ONE OF SAID DEVICES INCLUDING A PIVOT CONNECTING ELEMENT AND AN ADJUSTING ELEMENT SPACED FROM SAID PIVOT CONNECTING ELEMENT, SAID ADJUSTING ELEMENT BEING OPERABLE TO MOVE SAID DEVICE ABOUT SAID PIVOT CONNECTING ELEMENT FOR MOVING SAID ASSOCIATED MIRROR, A SET OF ADJUSTABLE STANDARDS CONNECTED TO SAID SUPPORTING MEANS IN SPACED RELATION, A ROCKING BEARING IN EACH STANDARD, AND INDEPENDENT MEANS OPERABLE TO ADJUST EACH OF SAID STANDARDS ABOUT ITS SAID ROCKING BEARING.
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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) | 1967-12-08 | 1968-06-08 | 1968-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-08 | 1972-06-08 | 1972-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-08 | 1976-06-08 | 1976-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |