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US3202441A
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Torsion spring vehicle suspension
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1963-11-27
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Granted: 1965-08-24
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Expires: 1983-11-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clark A Tea
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 00:09
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G11/00; B60G11/18; B60G11/182
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM COMPRISING A CHASSIS FRAME, A ROAD WHEEL, A SUPPORT MEMBER ROTATABLY SUPPORTING SAID ROAD WHEEL, A FIRST SUSPENSION ARM PIVOTALLY INTERCONNECTING SAID SUPPOT MEMBER AND SAID FRAME, A SECOND SUSPENSION ARM PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID SUPPORT MEMBER AND SAID FRAME, A SUSPENSION SPRING INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID FRAME AND ONE OF SAID SARMS, SAID SPRING COMPRISING A TORSIONAL MEMBER FORMED OF FLAT LEAF SPRING STOCK WITH AN EYE PORTION AT EACH OT ITS ENDS, SAID ENDS BEING PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID CHASSIS AND SAID ONE ARM RESPECTIVELY, A TORSION TYPE ROLL BAR HAVING AN END RUNNING GENERALLY PARALLEL TO SAID SPRING AND SECURED TO SAID SPRING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM COMPRISING A CHASSIS FRAME, A ROAD WHEEL, A SUPPORT MEMBER ROTATABLY SUPPORTING SAID ROAD WHEEL, A FIRST SUSPENSION ARM PIVOTALLY INTERCONNECTING SAID SUPPOT MEMBER AND SAID FRAME, A SECOND SUSPENSION ARM PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID SUPPORT MEMBER AND SAID FRAME, A SUSPENSION SPRING INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID FRAME AND ONE OF SAID SARMS, SAID SPRING COMPRISING A TORSIONAL MEMBER FORMED OF FLAT LEAF SPRING STOCK WITH AN EYE PORTION AT EACH OT ITS ENDS, SAID ENDS BEING PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID CHASSIS AND SAID ONE ARM RESPECTIVELY, A TORSION TYPE ROLL BAR HAVING AN END RUNNING GENERALLY PARALLEL TO SAID SPRING AND SECURED TO SAID SPRING.
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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) | 1968-08-23 | 1969-02-22 | 1969-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-23 | 1973-02-22 | 1973-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-23 | 1977-02-22 | 1977-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |