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US3256028A
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Caster adjustment for independent wheel suspension
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-02-27
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Granted: 1966-06-14
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Expires: 1984-02-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Chester H Fehlberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:48
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A VEHICLE SUSPENSION LINKAGE COMPRISING AN UPPER TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING CONTROL ARM AND A LOWER TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING BEAM EACH OF WHICH IS PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ITS INNER END OF SAID VEHICLE, A WHEEL KNUCKLE EXTENDING BETWEEN AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ITS OPPOSITE ENDS TO THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID CONTROL ARM AND SAID BEAM, RESPECTIVELY, A STRUT ROD RIGIDLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID BEAM, A FLEXIBLE MOUNTING SECURED ON SAID VEHICLE AT THE OTHER END OF SAID ROD, MANUALLY ROTATABLE MEANS CONFINED AXIALLY IN SAID MOUNTING AND THREADABLY ENGAGING SAID ROD, AND MEANS ON SAID ROD OPERABLE TO LOCK SAID ROTATABLE MEANS IN ANY SELECTED ROTATIONAL POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A VEHICLE SUSPENSION LINKAGE COMPRISING AN UPPER TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING CONTROL ARM AND A LOWER TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING BEAM EACH OF WHICH IS PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ITS INNER END OF SAID VEHICLE, A WHEEL KNUCKLE EXTENDING BETWEEN AND PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ITS OPPOSITE ENDS TO THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID CONTROL ARM AND SAID BEAM, RESPECTIVELY, A STRUT ROD RIGIDLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID BEAM, A FLEXIBLE MOUNTING SECURED ON SAID VEHICLE AT THE OTHER END OF SAID ROD, MANUALLY ROTATABLE MEANS CONFINED AXIALLY IN SAID MOUNTING AND THREADABLY ENGAGING SAID ROD, AND MEANS ON SAID ROD OPERABLE TO LOCK SAID ROTATABLE MEANS IN ANY SELECTED ROTATIONAL POSITION.
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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) | 1969-06-13 | 1969-12-13 | 1970-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-13 | 1973-12-13 | 1974-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-13 | 1977-12-13 | 1978-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |