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Linkage type rear suspension system for a motor vehicle
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1964-12-18
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Granted: 1966-07-05
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Expires: 1984-12-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William D Allison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:50
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G9/00; B60G11/00; B60G11/18; B60G11/182
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM INCLUDING A VEHICLE FRAME, AN AXLE HOUSING, A PAIR OF ROAD WHEELS SITUATED AT THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID AXLE HOUSING, SUSPENSION MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID FRAME AND SAID AXLE HOUSING, SAID SUSPENSION MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF SUSPENSION LINKS, EACH OF SAID LINKS HAVING ONE END PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID AXLE HOUSING AND THE OTHER END PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID FRAME, LATERALLY RESILIENT MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID FRAME AND SAID AXLE HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTED TO POSITION SAID AXLE HOUSING LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE LONGITUDINAL CENTER LINE OF SAID VEHICLE FRAME, A TORQUE REACTION MEANS CONSTRUCTED TO RESIST ROTATION OF SAID AXLE HOUSING, SAID TORQUE REACTION MEANS COMPRISING A TUBE HAVING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A VEHICLE SUSPENSION SYSTEM INCLUDING A VEHICLE FRAME, AN AXLE HOUSING, A PAIR OF ROAD WHEELS SITUATED AT THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID AXLE HOUSING, SUSPENSION MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID FRAME AND SAID AXLE HOUSING, SAID SUSPENSION MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF SUSPENSION LINKS, EACH OF SAID LINKS HAVING ONE END PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID AXLE HOUSING AND THE OTHER END PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID FRAME, LATERALLY RESILIENT MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID FRAME AND SAID AXLE HOUSING AND CONSTRUCTED TO POSITION SAID AXLE HOUSING LATERALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE LONGITUDINAL CENTER LINE OF SAID VEHICLE FRAME, A TORQUE REACTION MEANS CONSTRUCTED TO RESIST ROTATION OF SAID AXLE HOUSING, SAID TORQUE REACTION MEANS COMPRISING A TUBE HAVING
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) | 1969-07-04 | 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 |