US3241393A
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Hand brake attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-25
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1983-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul D Norcross
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 00:52
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T7/00; B60T7/02; B60T7/08; B60T7/10; B60T7/101; B60T11/00; B60T11/04; B60T11/046; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32606; Y10T403/32631; Y10T403/32811; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/20462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A HAND BRAKE CABLE ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR USE IN CONJUCTION WITH A HAND BRAKE ACTUATING CABLE OF THE TYPE HAVING ITS UPPER AND CONNECTED TO THE CONTROL HANDLE AND HAVING ITS LOWER END CONNECTED TO A SLOTTED ARCUATE LEVER, SAID DEVICE INCLUDING A CABLE ANCHORING SOCKET MEMBER INCLUDING A BODY PORTION HAVING A SMOOTHLY ARCUATE ANNULAR CONVEX SHOULDER AJACENT ONE END THEREOF, AND TERMINATING AT SAID ONE END IN A CONVEX SMOOTHLY ARCUATE BALL PORTION OF REDUCED CROSS SECTIONAL CONFIGURATION, SAID ANNULAR SHOULDER BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH THE REAR CONCAVE SURFACE OF THE SLOTTED SOCKET OF A HAND BRAKE ACTUATING LEVER, SAID SOCKET MEMBER HAVING AN AXIAL BORE THERETHROUGH RECEIVING THE LOWER END OF THE ACTUATING CABLE THEREIN, MEANS RELEASABLY SECURING SAID SOCKET MEMBER TO THE LOWER END OF THE ACTUATING CABLE, AND RESILIENT MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH THE FRONT SURFACE OF THE ACTUATING LEVER AND THE ACTUATING CABLE FOR MAINTAINING THE ANNULAR SHOULDER OF SAID SOCKET MEMBER IN ENGAGING RELATION WITH THE SLOTTED SOCKET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A HAND BRAKE CABLE ATTACHMENT DEVICE FOR USE IN CONJUCTION WITH A HAND BRAKE ACTUATING CABLE OF THE TYPE HAVING ITS UPPER AND CONNECTED TO THE CONTROL HANDLE AND HAVING ITS LOWER END CONNECTED TO A SLOTTED ARCUATE LEVER, SAID DEVICE INCLUDING A CABLE ANCHORING SOCKET MEMBER INCLUDING A BODY PORTION HAVING A SMOOTHLY ARCUATE ANNULAR CONVEX SHOULDER AJACENT ONE END THEREOF, AND TERMINATING AT SAID ONE END IN A CONVEX SMOOTHLY ARCUATE BALL PORTION OF REDUCED CROSS SECTIONAL CONFIGURATION, SAID ANNULAR SHOULDER BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH THE REAR CONCAVE SURFACE OF THE SLOTTED SOCKET OF A HAND BRAKE ACTUATING LEVER, SAID SOCKET MEMBER HAVING AN AXIAL BORE THERETHROUGH RECEIVING THE LOWER END OF THE ACTUATING CABLE THEREIN, MEANS RELEASABLY SECURING SAID SOCKET MEMBER TO THE LOWER END OF THE ACTUATING CABLE, AND RESILIENT MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH THE FRONT SURFACE OF THE ACTUATING LEVER AND THE ACTUATING CABLE FOR MAINTAINING THE ANNULAR SHOULDER OF SAID SOCKET MEMBER IN ENGAGING RELATION WITH THE SLOTTED SOCKET.
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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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |