US3221574A
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Transfer case
Assignee: Jeep Corp
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Filing: 1962-11-13
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1982-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Achilles C Sampietro
- 👤 Kenneth G Matthews
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:29
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H3/00; F16H3/02; F16H3/08; F16H3/14; B; B60; B60K; B60K17/00; B60K17/34; B60K17/344; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19023; Y10T74/19074; Y10T74/19079; Y10T74/19084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
IN A AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE HAVING A SET OF FRONT AND A SET OF REAR WHEELS DRIVEABLE FROM A SOURCE OF POWER, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A TRANSFER CASE FOR COUPLING THE SET OF FRONT AND THE SET OF REAR WHEELS TO THE SOURCE OF POWER, SAID TRANSFER CASE INCLUDING FIRST MEANS COUPLING THE SET OF REAR WHEELS TO THE SOURCE OF POWER, SAID FIRST MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST SPROCKET MEMBER, A CONTINUOUSLY CHAIN MEMBER ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID FIRST SPROCKET MEMBER, SECOND MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST MEANS FOR COUPLING THE SET OF FRONT WHEELS TO THE SOURCE OF POWER THROUGH SAID FIRST MEANS, SAID SECOND MEANS INCLUDING A SECOND SPROCKET MEMBER ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID CHAIN MEMBER WHEREBY SAID SECOND MEANS IS COUPLED TO SAID FIRST MEANS, SAID SECOND MEANS INCLUDING CLUTCH MEANS SELECTIVELY OPERABLE FOR SELECTIVELY CONNECTING SAID SECOND MEANS TO THE SET OF FRONT WHEELS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
IN A AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE HAVING A SET OF FRONT AND A SET OF REAR WHEELS DRIVEABLE FROM A SOURCE OF POWER, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A TRANSFER CASE FOR COUPLING THE SET OF FRONT AND THE SET OF REAR WHEELS TO THE SOURCE OF POWER, SAID TRANSFER CASE INCLUDING FIRST MEANS COUPLING THE SET OF REAR WHEELS TO THE SOURCE OF POWER, SAID FIRST MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST SPROCKET MEMBER, A CONTINUOUSLY CHAIN MEMBER ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID FIRST SPROCKET MEMBER, SECOND MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST MEANS FOR COUPLING THE SET OF FRONT WHEELS TO THE SOURCE OF POWER THROUGH SAID FIRST MEANS, SAID SECOND MEANS INCLUDING A SECOND SPROCKET MEMBER ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID CHAIN MEMBER WHEREBY SAID SECOND MEANS IS COUPLED TO SAID FIRST MEANS, SAID SECOND MEANS INCLUDING CLUTCH MEANS SELECTIVELY OPERABLE FOR SELECTIVELY CONNECTING SAID SECOND MEANS TO THE SET OF FRONT WHEELS.
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) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |