US3173722A
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Device to sustain a vehicle driver's thighs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-19
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1983-12-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carbonetti Italo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 20:21
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60N; B60N2/00; B60N2/90; B60N2/986; B60N2/99; B60N2/62
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A PADDED SUPPORTING DEVICE TO SUSTAIN THE ADDUCTOR MUSCLES OF MOTORCAR DRIVERS, COMPRISING: (A) TWO PADDED SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES, EACH CONSISTING IN A SUPPORT PAD TO DISTRIBUTE ON A LARGER SURFACE THE SUPPORT PRESSURE EXERTED BY THE THIGH ON IT; A STEM FASTENED TO SAID SUPPORTING PAD AND ENDING, AT ITS SIDE OPPOSITE TO THE PAD, IN A PISTON SLIDABLE WITHIN A CYLINDER; A HELICAL SPRING CONNECTING SAID PISTON TO A CYLINDER PLUG APPLIED TO THE TOP OF SAID CYLINDER AND BIASING SAID PISTON IN A DOWNWARD DIRECTION; (B) A SERRATED PLATE EXTENDING HORIZONTALLY WITHIN THE SEAT; (C) PINS PROJECTING FROM SAID STEMS AND ENGAGEABLE IN THE SERRATIONS OF SAID SERRATED PLATE; SAID SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES BEING PIVOTABLE TOWARDS AND AWAY FROM THE SEAT AXIS TO BE MOVED IN AND OUT OF CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER''S THIGHS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A PADDED SUPPORTING DEVICE TO SUSTAIN THE ADDUCTOR MUSCLES OF MOTORCAR DRIVERS, COMPRISING: (A) TWO PADDED SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES, EACH CONSISTING IN A SUPPORT PAD TO DISTRIBUTE ON A LARGER SURFACE THE SUPPORT PRESSURE EXERTED BY THE THIGH ON IT; A STEM FASTENED TO SAID SUPPORTING PAD AND ENDING, AT ITS SIDE OPPOSITE TO THE PAD, IN A PISTON SLIDABLE WITHIN A CYLINDER; A HELICAL SPRING CONNECTING SAID PISTON TO A CYLINDER PLUG APPLIED TO THE TOP OF SAID CYLINDER AND BIASING SAID PISTON IN A DOWNWARD DIRECTION; (B) A SERRATED PLATE EXTENDING HORIZONTALLY WITHIN THE SEAT; (C) PINS PROJECTING FROM SAID STEMS AND ENGAGEABLE IN THE SERRATIONS OF SAID SERRATED PLATE; SAID SUPPORT ASSEMBLIES BEING PIVOTABLE TOWARDS AND AWAY FROM THE SEAT AXIS TO BE MOVED IN AND OUT OF CONTACT WITH THE DRIVER''S THIGHS.
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) | 1968-03-15 | 1968-09-14 | 1969-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-15 | 1972-09-14 | 1973-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-15 | 1976-09-14 | 1977-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |