US3229547A
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Transmission conversion unit for gear shift levers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-10-31
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1980-10-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Curtis W Hill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:24
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H59/00; F16H59/02; F16H59/04; F16H59/042; F16H63/00; F16H63/02; F16H63/30; F16H63/3009; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19219; Y10T74/19251; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20018; Y10T74/2014; Y10T74/20159
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A TRANSMISSION CONVERSION UNIT FOR GEAR SHIFT LEVERS COMPRISING AN UPPER STRAP AND A LOWER STRAP, A FRAMEWORK WITH WHICH SAID STRAPS ARE SLIDABLY ENGAGED, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID STAPS LONGITUDINALLY WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER, MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID STRAPS TO A TRANSMISSION UNIT, SAID UPPER STRAP HAVING A LOWER CAVITY, SAID LOWER STRAP HAVING AN UPPER CAVITY, A SHIFT LEVER ENGAGED WITH SAID FRAMEWORK, SAID SHIFT LEVER INCLUDING A TRANSVERSE PIN ATTACHED THERETO ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED IN EITHER OF SAID CAVITIES, SAID SHIFT LEVER INCLUDING A FURTHER TRANSVERSE UPPER PIN, A SPRING POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID FURTHER TRANSVERSE UPPER PIN AND A PORTION OF SAID FRAMEWORK, WHEREBY SAID LEVER WILL BE FORCED UPWARDLY TO CARRY SAID TRANSVERSE PIN UPWARDLY WHEN DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON SAID LEVER IS RELEASED, SAID UPPER STRAP HAVING A PAIR OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED LOWER CAVITIES FOR RECEIVING UPPER PORTIONS OF SAID TRANSVERSE PIN DURING CONDITIONS WHEN SAID LEVER IS IN LOWER ENGAGED PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A TRANSMISSION CONVERSION UNIT FOR GEAR SHIFT LEVERS COMPRISING AN UPPER STRAP AND A LOWER STRAP, A FRAMEWORK WITH WHICH SAID STRAPS ARE SLIDABLY ENGAGED, MEANS FOR MOVING SAID STAPS LONGITUDINALLY WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER, MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID STRAPS TO A TRANSMISSION UNIT, SAID UPPER STRAP HAVING A LOWER CAVITY, SAID LOWER STRAP HAVING AN UPPER CAVITY, A SHIFT LEVER ENGAGED WITH SAID FRAMEWORK, SAID SHIFT LEVER INCLUDING A TRANSVERSE PIN ATTACHED THERETO ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED IN EITHER OF SAID CAVITIES, SAID SHIFT LEVER INCLUDING A FURTHER TRANSVERSE UPPER PIN, A SPRING POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID FURTHER TRANSVERSE UPPER PIN AND A PORTION OF SAID FRAMEWORK, WHEREBY SAID LEVER WILL BE FORCED UPWARDLY TO CARRY SAID TRANSVERSE PIN UPWARDLY WHEN DOWNWARD PRESSURE ON SAID LEVER IS RELEASED, SAID UPPER STRAP HAVING A PAIR OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED LOWER CAVITIES FOR RECEIVING UPPER PORTIONS OF SAID TRANSVERSE PIN DURING CONDITIONS WHEN SAID LEVER IS IN LOWER ENGAGED PORTION.
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) | 1969-01-17 | 1969-07-19 | 1970-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-17 | 1973-07-19 | 1974-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-17 | 1977-07-19 | 1978-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |