US3258987A
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Adjustable steering column
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-09-21
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Granted: 1966-07-05
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Expires: 1984-09-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip B Zeigler
- 👤 Robert D Wight
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:53
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/16; B62D1/18; B62D1/184
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A STEERING ASSEMBLY HAVING AN UPPER SECTION TILTABLY ADJUSTABLE ABOUT A TRANSVERSE AXIS RELATIVE TO A LOWER STEERING SECTION, AN UPPER STEERING SHAFT ROTATABLE IN SAID UPPER SECTION, SAID UPPER SHAFT HAVING AN AXIAL PASSAGE FORMED THEREIN INCLUDING A RADIALLY DISPLACED AXIALLY EXTENDING GROOVE, A STEERING WHEEL HAVING A STUB SHAFT ATTACHED THERETO RECIPROCABLY DISPOSED IN SAID PASSAGE, A TRANSVERSELY MOVABLE KEY MOUNTED IN THE LOWER END OF SAID STUB SHAFT ENGAGING SAID GROOVE , AN AXIAL BORE FORMED IN SAID STUB SHAFT, A ROD DISPOSED IN SAID BORE THREADABLY DISPLACEABLE RELATIVE TO SAID STUB SHAFT AND INTO ABUTTINGLY ENGAGING SAID KEY, AND A MANUALLY ROTATABLY MEANS ON SAID STEERING WHEEL OPERATIVE TO THREADABLY ACTUATE SAID ROD WHEREBY SAID KEY IS TRANSVERSELY DISPLACED INTO FRICTIONAL LOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID GROOVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A STEERING ASSEMBLY HAVING AN UPPER SECTION TILTABLY ADJUSTABLE ABOUT A TRANSVERSE AXIS RELATIVE TO A LOWER STEERING SECTION, AN UPPER STEERING SHAFT ROTATABLE IN SAID UPPER SECTION, SAID UPPER SHAFT HAVING AN AXIAL PASSAGE FORMED THEREIN INCLUDING A RADIALLY DISPLACED AXIALLY EXTENDING GROOVE, A STEERING WHEEL HAVING A STUB SHAFT ATTACHED THERETO RECIPROCABLY DISPOSED IN SAID PASSAGE, A TRANSVERSELY MOVABLE KEY MOUNTED IN THE LOWER END OF SAID STUB SHAFT ENGAGING SAID GROOVE , AN AXIAL BORE FORMED IN SAID STUB SHAFT, A ROD DISPOSED IN SAID BORE THREADABLY DISPLACEABLE RELATIVE TO SAID STUB SHAFT AND INTO ABUTTINGLY ENGAGING SAID KEY, AND A MANUALLY ROTATABLY MEANS ON SAID STEERING WHEEL OPERATIVE TO THREADABLY ACTUATE SAID ROD WHEREBY SAID KEY IS TRANSVERSELY DISPLACED INTO FRICTIONAL LOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID GROOVE.
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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) | 1969-07-04 | 1970-01-03 | 1970-07-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-04 | 1974-01-03 | 1974-07-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-04 | 1978-01-03 | 1978-07-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |