US3205983A
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Automatic transmission and control
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-08-01
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Granted: 1965-09-14
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Expires: 1982-08-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Chiusa Arturo Alfredo La
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:59
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H3/00; F16H3/02; F16H3/08; F16H3/087; B; B60; B60W; B60W30/00; B60W30/18; B60W30/1819; B60K; B60K2702/00; B60K2702/08; B60K2702/10; F16H3/083
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A FOOT-OPERATED CONTROL DEVICE FOR USE WITH A MOTOR POWERED APPARATUS HAVING TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE MEANS, COMPRISING: A PRIMARY CONTROL SHAFT INCLUDING MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID SHAFT FOR GENERALLY VERTICAL, AXIAL MOVEMENT; A FOOT PEDAL MOUNTED ON AN UPPER END OF SAID SHAFT FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT AN AXIS GENERALLY PERPENDICULAR TO AND INTERSECTING THE AXIS OF SAID SHAFT; BRAKE CONTROL MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SHAFT FOR USE IN OPERATING BRAKE MEANS IN RESPONSE TO VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF SAID SHAFT; AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MEANS FOR USE IN SELECTIVE OPERATION OF A TRANSMISION MEANS IN RESPONSE TO PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID FOOT PEDAL ABOUT SAID AXIS GENERALLY PERPENDICULAR TO AND INTERSECTING THE AXIS OF SAID SHAFT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A FOOT-OPERATED CONTROL DEVICE FOR USE WITH A MOTOR POWERED APPARATUS HAVING TRANSMISSION AND BRAKE MEANS, COMPRISING: A PRIMARY CONTROL SHAFT INCLUDING MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID SHAFT FOR GENERALLY VERTICAL, AXIAL MOVEMENT; A FOOT PEDAL MOUNTED ON AN UPPER END OF SAID SHAFT FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT AN AXIS GENERALLY PERPENDICULAR TO AND INTERSECTING THE AXIS OF SAID SHAFT; BRAKE CONTROL MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SHAFT FOR USE IN OPERATING BRAKE MEANS IN RESPONSE TO VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF SAID SHAFT; AND TRANSMISSION CONTROL MEANS FOR USE IN SELECTIVE OPERATION OF A TRANSMISION MEANS IN RESPONSE TO PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID FOOT PEDAL ABOUT SAID AXIS GENERALLY PERPENDICULAR TO AND INTERSECTING THE AXIS OF SAID SHAFT.
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) | 1968-09-13 | 1969-03-15 | 1969-09-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-13 | 1973-03-15 | 1973-09-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-13 | 1977-03-15 | 1977-09-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |