US3228490A
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Automatic automobile locking device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-04-16
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1984-04-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John N Ackman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 02:54
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B77/00; E05B77/46; E05B77/48; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/60; Y10T70/625; Y10T70/675
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
AN AUTOMATIC WINDOW CLOSING AND DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE COMPRISING A MASTER CONTROL DEVICE TO CONDITION THE SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC OPERATION, SETTING MEANS TO ACTIVATE THE MASTER CONTROL, A DRIVE MOTOR FOR OPENING AND CLOSING A WINDOW, A SOLENOID HAVING AN ARMATURE WITH LOCK AND UNLOCK POSITIONS FOR OPERATING A DOOR LOCK, A SOURCE OF POWER TO ENERGIZE THE DRIVE MOTOR AND THE SOLENOID, INTERLOCK MEANS EFFECTIVE DURING AUTOMATIC OPERATION TO COUPLE THE SOURCE OF POWER TO ENERGIZE THE DRIVE MOTOR TO CLOSE ANY OPEN WINDOW WHENEVER THE SOLENOID ARMATURE IS IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION, MEANS TO DEENERGIZE THE DRIVE MOTOR WHENEVER THE WINDOWS ARE CLOSED, CONTROL MEANS ACTIVATED BY THE INTERLOCK MEANS OPERATIVE TO COUPLE THE SOURCE OF POWER TO ENERGIZE THE SOLENOID TO MOVE THE ARMATURE TO THE LOCKED POSITION, AND MEANS WITHIN SAID MASTER CONTROL DEVICE TO MAINTAIN THE DRIVE MOTOR AND THE SOLENIOD DISABLED DURING AUTOMATIC OPERATION SO LONG AS THE ARMATURE REMAINS IN THE LOCKED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
AN AUTOMATIC WINDOW CLOSING AND DOOR LOCKING SYSTEM FOR A VEHICLE COMPRISING A MASTER CONTROL DEVICE TO CONDITION THE SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC OPERATION, SETTING MEANS TO ACTIVATE THE MASTER CONTROL, A DRIVE MOTOR FOR OPENING AND CLOSING A WINDOW, A SOLENOID HAVING AN ARMATURE WITH LOCK AND UNLOCK POSITIONS FOR OPERATING A DOOR LOCK, A SOURCE OF POWER TO ENERGIZE THE DRIVE MOTOR AND THE SOLENOID, INTERLOCK MEANS EFFECTIVE DURING AUTOMATIC OPERATION TO COUPLE THE SOURCE OF POWER TO ENERGIZE THE DRIVE MOTOR TO CLOSE ANY OPEN WINDOW WHENEVER THE SOLENOID ARMATURE IS IN THE UNLOCKED POSITION, MEANS TO DEENERGIZE THE DRIVE MOTOR WHENEVER THE WINDOWS ARE CLOSED, CONTROL MEANS ACTIVATED BY THE INTERLOCK MEANS OPERATIVE TO COUPLE THE SOURCE OF POWER TO ENERGIZE THE SOLENOID TO MOVE THE ARMATURE TO THE LOCKED POSITION, AND MEANS WITHIN SAID MASTER CONTROL DEVICE TO MAINTAIN THE DRIVE MOTOR AND THE SOLENIOD DISABLED DURING AUTOMATIC OPERATION SO LONG AS THE ARMATURE REMAINS IN THE LOCKED POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |