US3246719A
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Means for steering a toy vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-08-15
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Granted: 1966-04-19
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Expires: 1982-08-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert G Lahr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:27
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63H; A63H17/00; A63H17/26; A63H17/36; A63H30/00; A63H30/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
MEANS FOR STEERING AT LEAST ONE WHEEL OF A VEHICLE, SAID MEANS COMPRISING TWO DRIVE SHAFTS, DRIVING MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID SHAFTS, MEANS TO VARY THE ROTATIONAL SPEEDS OF SAID SHAFTS IN INVERSE RELATION TO EACH OTHER, A GOVERNOR DRIVEN BY EACH OF SAID SHAFTS, A LINK PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID VEHICLE, MEANS CONNECTING SAID GOVERNORS TO SAID LINK TO CAUSE THE POSITIONS OF THE OUTPUTS OF SAID GOVERNORS TO DETERMINE THE POSITION OF SAID LINK, A PORTION OF SAID VEHICLE ROTATABLE ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS, A WHEEL ATTACHED TO SAID PORTION TO SUPPORT AT LEAST PART OF THE WEIGHT OF SAID VEHICLE, MEANS ATTACHING SAID LINK TO SAID PORTION TO MOVE SAID PORTION AND SAID WHEEL STEERABLY IN PROPORTION TO THE MOVEMENT OF SAID LINK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
MEANS FOR STEERING AT LEAST ONE WHEEL OF A VEHICLE, SAID MEANS COMPRISING TWO DRIVE SHAFTS, DRIVING MEANS FOR EACH OF SAID SHAFTS, MEANS TO VARY THE ROTATIONAL SPEEDS OF SAID SHAFTS IN INVERSE RELATION TO EACH OTHER, A GOVERNOR DRIVEN BY EACH OF SAID SHAFTS, A LINK PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID VEHICLE, MEANS CONNECTING SAID GOVERNORS TO SAID LINK TO CAUSE THE POSITIONS OF THE OUTPUTS OF SAID GOVERNORS TO DETERMINE THE POSITION OF SAID LINK, A PORTION OF SAID VEHICLE ROTATABLE ABOUT A VERTICAL AXIS, A WHEEL ATTACHED TO SAID PORTION TO SUPPORT AT LEAST PART OF THE WEIGHT OF SAID VEHICLE, MEANS ATTACHING SAID LINK TO SAID PORTION TO MOVE SAID PORTION AND SAID WHEEL STEERABLY IN PROPORTION TO THE MOVEMENT OF SAID LINK.
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) | 1969-04-18 | 1969-10-18 | 1970-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-18 | 1973-10-18 | 1974-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-18 | 1977-10-18 | 1978-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |