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Motor vehicle headlamps of adjustable inclination
Assignee: Automobiles Citroen SA
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Filing: 1964-04-10
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1984-04-10
Abstract
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Inventors
- 👤 Henry-Biabaud Edmond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-11-01 05:31
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/05; G; G05; G05G; G05G5/00; G05G5/06; G05G2700/00; G05G2700/04; G05G2700/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20468
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
AN ARRANGEMENT FOR A DISAPPEARING PIVOT HEADLIGHT COMPRISING A SHAFT UPON WHICH SAID HEADLIGHT IS MOUNTED, SAID SHAFT BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN A VEHICLE, A LINK FIXED TO SAID SHAFT, AN ACTUATING ROD PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID LINK, A SLEEVE IN WHICH SAID ROD IS SLIDABLY AND NON-ROTATABLY MOUNTED, SAID SLEEVE HAVING EXTERNAL SCREW THREADS THEREON, A FIXED BUSHING IN WHICH SAID SCREW THREADS ARE THREADED, MEANS FOR AXIALLY LATCHING SAID ROD TO SAID SLEEVE IN AT LEAST TWO PREDETERMINED POSITIONS, WHEREBY UPON A SLIDING MOTION OF SAID ROD ACTUATED BY THE OPERATOR SAID ROLL WILL CAUSE SAID HEADLIGHT TO MOVE FROM AN OPERATIVE POSITION TO A RETRACTED POSITION WITHIN SAID VEHICLE OR VICE VERSE AND A ROTATABLE MOTION OF SAID ROD AND SLEEVE WILL SECURE ADJUSTMENTS IN THE INCLINATION OF SAID HEADLIGHT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
AN ARRANGEMENT FOR A DISAPPEARING PIVOT HEADLIGHT COMPRISING A SHAFT UPON WHICH SAID HEADLIGHT IS MOUNTED, SAID SHAFT BEING ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN A VEHICLE, A LINK FIXED TO SAID SHAFT, AN ACTUATING ROD PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID LINK, A SLEEVE IN WHICH SAID ROD IS SLIDABLY AND NON-ROTATABLY MOUNTED, SAID SLEEVE HAVING EXTERNAL SCREW THREADS THEREON, A FIXED BUSHING IN WHICH SAID SCREW THREADS ARE THREADED, MEANS FOR AXIALLY LATCHING SAID ROD TO SAID SLEEVE IN AT LEAST TWO PREDETERMINED POSITIONS, WHEREBY UPON A SLIDING MOTION OF SAID ROD ACTUATED BY THE OPERATOR SAID ROLL WILL CAUSE SAID HEADLIGHT TO MOVE FROM AN OPERATIVE POSITION TO A RETRACTED POSITION WITHIN SAID VEHICLE OR VICE VERSE AND A ROTATABLE MOTION OF SAID ROD AND SLEEVE WILL SECURE ADJUSTMENTS IN THE INCLINATION OF SAID HEADLIGHT.
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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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |