US3194414A
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Stabilizer apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-26
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1983-11-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G Letourneau
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:41
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66C; B66C23/00; B66C23/62; B66C23/72; B66C23/78
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
298 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE HAVING A MAIN FRAME, A VEHICULAR STABILIZER APPARATUS COMPRISING: (A) A POWERED GEAR REDUCTION MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND HAVING AN OUTPUT PINION DISPOSED TO ROTATE ABOUT AN AXIS; (B) A FIRST ARCUATE STABILIZER ARM HAVING ON ONE EDGE A PLURALITY OF RACK TEETH COACTIVE WITH SAID PINION, SAID ARM BEING MOVABLE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID FRAME WHEN SAID PINION ROTATES; (C) A FIRST GUIDE ROLLER MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME ADJACENT SAID PINION AND COACTING WITH THE EDGE OF SAID FIRST STABILIZER ARM THAT IS OPPOSITE SAID RACK TEETH; SAID FIRST GUIDE ROLLER MAINTAINING SAID RACK TEETH IN COACTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PINION; (D) A SECOND GUIDE ROLLER JOURNALLY MOUNTED TO SAID FRAME AND SPACED APART FROM SAID FIRST GUIDE ROLLER, SAID SECOND GUIDE ROLLER BEING DISPOSED TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH AN ARCUATE EDGE OF SAID FIRST STABILIZER ARM AS THE SAME MOVES LATERALLY IN RESPONSE TO THE ROTATION OF SAID PINION; (E) A SECOND ARCUATE STABILIZER ARM HAVING ON ONE EDGE A PLURALITY OF RACK TEETH COACTIVE WITH SAID PINION, SAID ARM BEING MOVABLY LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID FRAME, WHEN SAID PINION ROTATES, AND OPPOSITELY IN DIRECTION TO THE LATERAL MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST STABILIZER ARM; (F) A THIRD GUIDE ROLLER MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME ADJACENT SAID PINION AND COACTIVE WITH THE EDGE OF SAID SECOND STABILIZER ARM THAT IS OPPOSITE THE RACK TEETH THEREON, SAID THIRD GUIDE ROLLER MAINTAINING SAID RACK TEETH IN COACTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PINION; AND (G) A FOURTH GUIDE ROLLER JOURNALLY MOUNTED TO SAID FRAME AND SPACED APART FROM SAID THIRD GUIDE ROLLER, SAID FOURTH GUIDE ROLLER BEING DISPOSED TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH AN ARCUATE EDGE SURFACE OF SAID SECOND STABILIZER ARM AS THE SAME MOVES LATERALLY IN RESPONSE TO ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF SAID PINION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
298 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VEHICLE HAVING A MAIN FRAME, A VEHICULAR STABILIZER APPARATUS COMPRISING: (A) A POWERED GEAR REDUCTION MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND HAVING AN OUTPUT PINION DISPOSED TO ROTATE ABOUT AN AXIS; (B) A FIRST ARCUATE STABILIZER ARM HAVING ON ONE EDGE A PLURALITY OF RACK TEETH COACTIVE WITH SAID PINION, SAID ARM BEING MOVABLE LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID FRAME WHEN SAID PINION ROTATES; (C) A FIRST GUIDE ROLLER MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME ADJACENT SAID PINION AND COACTING WITH THE EDGE OF SAID FIRST STABILIZER ARM THAT IS OPPOSITE SAID RACK TEETH; SAID FIRST GUIDE ROLLER MAINTAINING SAID RACK TEETH IN COACTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PINION; (D) A SECOND GUIDE ROLLER JOURNALLY MOUNTED TO SAID FRAME AND SPACED APART FROM SAID FIRST GUIDE ROLLER, SAID SECOND GUIDE ROLLER BEING DISPOSED TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH AN ARCUATE EDGE OF SAID FIRST STABILIZER ARM AS THE SAME MOVES LATERALLY IN RESPONSE TO THE ROTATION OF SAID PINION; (E) A SECOND ARCUATE STABILIZER ARM HAVING ON ONE EDGE A PLURALITY OF RACK TEETH COACTIVE WITH SAID PINION, SAID ARM BEING MOVABLY LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO SAID FRAME, WHEN SAID PINION ROTATES, AND OPPOSITELY IN DIRECTION TO THE LATERAL MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST STABILIZER ARM; (F) A THIRD GUIDE ROLLER MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME ADJACENT SAID PINION AND COACTIVE WITH THE EDGE OF SAID SECOND STABILIZER ARM THAT IS OPPOSITE THE RACK TEETH THEREON, SAID THIRD GUIDE ROLLER MAINTAINING SAID RACK TEETH IN COACTIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID PINION; AND (G) A FOURTH GUIDE ROLLER JOURNALLY MOUNTED TO SAID FRAME AND SPACED APART FROM SAID THIRD GUIDE ROLLER, SAID FOURTH GUIDE ROLLER BEING DISPOSED TO MAINTAIN CONTACT WITH AN ARCUATE EDGE SURFACE OF SAID SECOND STABILIZER ARM AS THE SAME MOVES LATERALLY IN RESPONSE TO ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF SAID PINION.
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) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |