US3241630A
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Automotive vehicle steering system
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1963-09-23
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1983-09-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Casmir J Snabes
- 👤 Jr Warren A Van Wicklin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 07:08
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D5/00; B62D5/06; B62D5/20; B62D5/24; B62D3/00; B62D3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
IN A STEERING SYSTEM FOR AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, A MANUALLY OPERABLE STEERING MEMBER, A STEERABLE ROAD WHEEL, GEAR MEANS SHIFTABLE BETWEEN A FIRST GEAR RATIO AND A SECOND GEAR RATIO COUPLING SAID MANUALLY OPERABLE STEERING MEMBER AND SAID STEERABLE ROAD WHEEL, SAID SECOND GEAR RATIO BEING HIGHER THAN SAID FIRST GEAR RATIO, AND MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID STEERING MEMBER AND OPERABLE BY A PREDETERMINED FORCE ON SAID STEERING MEMBER FOR SHIFTING SAID GEAR MEANS FROM SAID FIRST GEAR RATIO TO SAID SECOND GEAR RATIO WHEN THE FORCE APPLIED TO SAID MANUALLY OPERABLE STEERING MEMBER EXCEEDS A PREDETERMINED MAGNITUDE IN EITHER DIRECTION.
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) | 1969-03-21 | 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 |