US3209610A
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Steering gear
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1963-10-28
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Granted: 1965-10-05
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Expires: 1983-10-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Warren A Van Wicklin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:51
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D3/00; B62D3/02; B62D3/04; B62D3/10; B62D5/00; B62D5/06; B62D5/20; B62D5/24; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18568; Y10T74/18576; Y10T74/18592
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A VARIABLE RATIO STEERING GEAR COMPRISING, AN INPUT MEMBER, AN OUTPUT MEMBER, SAID INPUT MEMBER INCLUDING A DOUBLE THREAD WORM, EACH THREAD HAVING A VARIABLE LEAD, A FIRST BALL CARRIED BY SAID OUTPUT MEMBER AND ENGAGING ONE OF SAID VARIABLE LEAD THREADS IN SAID WORM, A SECOND BALL CARRIED BY SAID OUTPUT MEMBER AND ENGAGING THE OTHER OF SAID VARIABLE LEAD THREADS IN SAID WORM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A VARIABLE RATIO STEERING GEAR COMPRISING, AN INPUT MEMBER, AN OUTPUT MEMBER, SAID INPUT MEMBER INCLUDING A DOUBLE THREAD WORM, EACH THREAD HAVING A VARIABLE LEAD, A FIRST BALL CARRIED BY SAID OUTPUT MEMBER AND ENGAGING ONE OF SAID VARIABLE LEAD THREADS IN SAID WORM, A SECOND BALL CARRIED BY SAID OUTPUT MEMBER AND ENGAGING THE OTHER OF SAID VARIABLE LEAD THREADS IN SAID WORM.
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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) | 1968-10-04 | 1969-04-05 | 1969-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-04 | 1973-04-05 | 1973-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-04 | 1977-04-05 | 1977-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |