US3263739A
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Automotive comfort control system
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-11-08
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1983-11-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George M Gaskill
- 👤 Thomas A Prewitt
- 👤 William H Kolbe
- 👤 Edward W Yott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 15:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60H; B60H1/00; B60H1/00642; B60H1/00814; B60H1/00821; B60H1/00835
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
AN AUTOMOTIVE COMFORT CONTROL SYSTEM COMPRISING A HEATER CORE, AN EVAPORATOR CORE, DUCT WORK AND DAMPERS FOR SELECTIVELY CONDUCTING AIR THROUGH SAID CORES IN SERIES AND SOLELY THROUGH SAID EVAPORATOR CORE, ONE OF SAID DAMPERS BEING AN AIR-MIX DAMPER FOR PROPORTIONING THE AIR FLOW FROM SAID EVAPORATOR CORE THROUGH AND AROUND SAID HEATER CORE, A POWER CONTROL ASSEMBLY LINKED TO SAID AIR-MIX DAMPER TO OPERATE THE LATTER, MULTIPLE CONTROL ELEMENTS IN SAID POWER ASSEMBLY AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO CONTROL COMPONENTS OF SAID SYSTEM OTHER THAN SAID AIRMIX DAMPER, SENSOR MEANS FOR DETECTING TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED BY SAID SYSTEM, A VACUUM SUPPLY, VACUUM CONTROL MEANS INFLUENCED BY SAID SENSOR MEANS TO VARY THE DEGREE OF VACUUM AVAILABLE FROM SAID VACUUM SUPPLY TO GAIN A CONTROLLED VACUUM, MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID POWER CONTROL ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID CONTROLLED VACUUM, AND A DASH CONTROL ASSEMBLY REMOTE FROM SAID POWER CONTROL ASSEMBLY BUT OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE LATTER AND SAID VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM WHEREBY AN OVERRIDING MANUAL CONTROL OF A PREDETERMINED SETTING OF THE SYSTEM MAY BE EFFECTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
AN AUTOMOTIVE COMFORT CONTROL SYSTEM COMPRISING A HEATER CORE, AN EVAPORATOR CORE, DUCT WORK AND DAMPERS FOR SELECTIVELY CONDUCTING AIR THROUGH SAID CORES IN SERIES AND SOLELY THROUGH SAID EVAPORATOR CORE, ONE OF SAID DAMPERS BEING AN AIR-MIX DAMPER FOR PROPORTIONING THE AIR FLOW FROM SAID EVAPORATOR CORE THROUGH AND AROUND SAID HEATER CORE, A POWER CONTROL ASSEMBLY LINKED TO SAID AIR-MIX DAMPER TO OPERATE THE LATTER, MULTIPLE CONTROL ELEMENTS IN SAID POWER ASSEMBLY AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO CONTROL COMPONENTS OF SAID SYSTEM OTHER THAN SAID AIRMIX DAMPER, SENSOR MEANS FOR DETECTING TEMPERATURE CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED BY SAID SYSTEM, A VACUUM SUPPLY, VACUUM CONTROL MEANS INFLUENCED BY SAID SENSOR MEANS TO VARY THE DEGREE OF VACUUM AVAILABLE FROM SAID VACUUM SUPPLY TO GAIN A CONTROLLED VACUUM, MEANS FOR OPERATING SAID POWER CONTROL ASSEMBLY IN ACCORDANCE WITH SAID CONTROLLED VACUUM, AND A DASH CONTROL ASSEMBLY REMOTE FROM SAID POWER CONTROL ASSEMBLY BUT OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE LATTER AND SAID VARIOUS COMPONENTS OF THE SYSTEM WHEREBY AN OVERRIDING MANUAL CONTROL OF A PREDETERMINED SETTING OF THE SYSTEM MAY BE EFFECTED.
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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) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |