US3219775A
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Brake pedal switch actuating mechanism
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-04-12
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Granted: 1965-11-23
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Expires: 1983-04-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur J Carpenter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/44; B60Q1/441; H; H01; H01H; H01H21/00; H01H21/02; H01H21/18; H01H21/22; H01H21/24; H01H21/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
IN COMBINATION, A BRAKE ACTUATING MECHANISM INCLUDING SHIFTABLE BRAKE ACTUATING MEANS, A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED BRAKE PEDAL, A SWITCH ACTUATOR LINK, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID SWITCH ACTUATOR LINK WITH SAID BRAKE ACTUATING MEANS AND WITH SAID BRAKE PEDAL, A SWITCH HAVING AN ACTUATING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BRAKE PEDAL, SAID SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS BEING ALIGNED WITH MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SWITCH ACTUATOR LINK WHEREBY SAID SWITCH IS CLOSED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF OPERATION, AND A COMPRESSION SPRING INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID BRAKE PEDAL AND SAID ACTUATOR LINK, SAID SWITCH BEING ACTUATED ONLY WHEN THE FORCE OF SAID COMPRESSION SPRING IS OVERCOME BY A SUFFICIENT APPLICATION OF BRAKING EFFORT TO SAID BRAKE PEDAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
IN COMBINATION, A BRAKE ACTUATING MECHANISM INCLUDING SHIFTABLE BRAKE ACTUATING MEANS, A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED BRAKE PEDAL, A SWITCH ACTUATOR LINK, MEANS PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID SWITCH ACTUATOR LINK WITH SAID BRAKE ACTUATING MEANS AND WITH SAID BRAKE PEDAL, A SWITCH HAVING AN ACTUATING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BRAKE PEDAL, SAID SWITCH ACTUATING MEANS BEING ALIGNED WITH MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SWITCH ACTUATOR LINK WHEREBY SAID SWITCH IS CLOSED UNDER CERTAIN CONDITIONS OF OPERATION, AND A COMPRESSION SPRING INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID BRAKE PEDAL AND SAID ACTUATOR LINK, SAID SWITCH BEING ACTUATED ONLY WHEN THE FORCE OF SAID COMPRESSION SPRING IS OVERCOME BY A SUFFICIENT APPLICATION OF BRAKING EFFORT TO SAID BRAKE PEDAL.
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) | 1968-11-22 | 1969-05-24 | 1969-11-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-22 | 1973-05-24 | 1973-11-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-22 | 1977-05-24 | 1977-11-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |