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US3226997A
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Hand-operated extensions for pedal type controls for automotive vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-03
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Granted: 1966-01-04
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Expires: 1985-05-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul V Malloy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 09:25
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K26/00; B60K26/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20213; Y10T74/2022; Y10T74/20226; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20636; Y10T74/20666
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
IN A HAND-OPERATED CONTROL DEVICE FOR ACTUATING A PEDAL-TYPE CONTROL OF AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE HAVING A STEERING WHEEL, AN ELONGATED FIRST MEMBER HAVING ONE END ADAPTED TO CONNECT WITH A CONTROL PEDAL OF AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, AND A SECOND MEMBER AT THE OTHER END OF SAID ELONGATED FIRST MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE GRASPED ALONG WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST MEMBER FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT AN AXIS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OR LENGTH OF SAID FIRST MEMBER, SAID SECOND MEMBER HAVING A SURFACE OFFSET FROM THE AXIS OF THE PIVOTAL CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID FIRST MEMBER AND SAID SECOND MEMBER AND WHICH SURFACE IS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
IN A HAND-OPERATED CONTROL DEVICE FOR ACTUATING A PEDAL-TYPE CONTROL OF AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE HAVING A STEERING WHEEL, AN ELONGATED FIRST MEMBER HAVING ONE END ADAPTED TO CONNECT WITH A CONTROL PEDAL OF AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, AND A SECOND MEMBER AT THE OTHER END OF SAID ELONGATED FIRST MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE GRASPED ALONG WITH THE STEERING WHEEL AND CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST MEMBER FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT AN AXIS EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY OF THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OR LENGTH OF SAID FIRST MEMBER, SAID SECOND MEMBER HAVING A SURFACE OFFSET FROM THE AXIS OF THE PIVOTAL CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID FIRST MEMBER AND SAID SECOND MEMBER AND WHICH SURFACE IS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE WITH THE STEERING WHEEL OF THE AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE.
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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) | 1969-01-03 | 1969-07-05 | 1970-01-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-03 | 1973-07-05 | 1974-01-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-03 | 1977-07-05 | 1978-01-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |