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Adjustable linking mechanism for steerable wheels
Assignee: Traywick Enterprises Inc
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Filing: 1964-01-22
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Granted: 1966-01-18
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Expires: 1984-01-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George J Traywick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 18:38
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D7/00; B62D7/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
AN ADJUSTABLE LINKING MECHANISM FOR THE STEERING ARMS OF THE STEERING WHEEL OF A VEHICLE SUITABLE FOR PERMITTING THE WHEELS TO BECOME SELF ALIGNED COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND LINKING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTIBLE TO SAID STEERING ARMS AND HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER FOR DISPLACEMENT RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER TO PERMIT INDEPENDENT DISPLACEMENT OF SELECTED POINTS ON SAID STEERING ARMS ALONG A RECTILINEAR LINE INTERSECTING SAID POINTS, LEVER MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID LINKING MEANS DISPLACEABLE CORRESPONDING TO THE RELATIVE DISPLACEMENT OF SAID LINKING MEANS, MEANS FOR RESTRICTING THE DISPLACEMENT OF SAID LEVER MEANS TO LIMIT THE DISPLACEMENT OF SAID POINTS WITHIN PREDETERMINED LIMITS AND MEANS FOR DISPLACING SAID RESTRICTING MEANS THEREBY SELECTIVELY DISPLACING SAID PREDETERMINED LIMITS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
AN ADJUSTABLE LINKING MECHANISM FOR THE STEERING ARMS OF THE STEERING WHEEL OF A VEHICLE SUITABLE FOR PERMITTING THE WHEELS TO BECOME SELF ALIGNED COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND LINKING MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTIBLE TO SAID STEERING ARMS AND HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER FOR DISPLACEMENT RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER TO PERMIT INDEPENDENT DISPLACEMENT OF SELECTED POINTS ON SAID STEERING ARMS ALONG A RECTILINEAR LINE INTERSECTING SAID POINTS, LEVER MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID LINKING MEANS DISPLACEABLE CORRESPONDING TO THE RELATIVE DISPLACEMENT OF SAID LINKING MEANS, MEANS FOR RESTRICTING THE DISPLACEMENT OF SAID LEVER MEANS TO LIMIT THE DISPLACEMENT OF SAID POINTS WITHIN PREDETERMINED LIMITS AND MEANS FOR DISPLACING SAID RESTRICTING MEANS THEREBY SELECTIVELY DISPLACING SAID PREDETERMINED LIMITS.
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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) | 1969-01-17 | 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 |