US3270840A
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Power operated parking brake having an automatic transmission control gear shift release
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-08-12
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1984-08-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Claire James H De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 13:10
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM FOR A VEHICLE HAVING LEVER MEANS FOR CHANGING GEARS, SAID MECHANISM COMPRISING: A PEDAL PENDANTLY SUPPORTED ON A FIXED PORTION OF A VEHICLE AND INCLUDING A GEARED PORTION; POWER SOURCE MEANS; CONNECTING MEANS BETWEEN SAID PEDAL AND A VEHICLE BRAKE FOR TRANSFERRING A FORCE TO HOLD THE VEHICLE IN A BRAKED POSITION; DRIVE MEANS INCLUDING A PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED GEAR CONNECTING TRANSFERRING FORCE FROM SAID POWER SOURCE MEANS TO SAID PEDAL; PAWL MEANS HELD OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID GEARED PORTION DURING AN ACTUATING MOVEMENT OF THE PEDAL AND ENGAGING SAID GEARED PORTION TO MAINTAIN A RELATIVE POSITION THEREOF AFTER RELEASE OF ACTUATING MOVEMENT; AND BRAKE RELEASING MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID GEARED PORTION FROM AN ACTUATED POSITION UNDER ONE OPERATING CONDITION IN RESPONSE TO A MOVEMENT OF THE LEVER MEANS FOR CHANGING GEARS ON THE VEHICLE, SAID BRAKE RELEASING MEANS ALSO INCLUDING A PIVOTABLE LEVER FOR RELEASING SAID GEARED PORTION FROM AN ACTUATED POSITION UNDER A SECOND OPERATING CONDITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
PARKING BRAKE MECHANISM FOR A VEHICLE HAVING LEVER MEANS FOR CHANGING GEARS, SAID MECHANISM COMPRISING: A PEDAL PENDANTLY SUPPORTED ON A FIXED PORTION OF A VEHICLE AND INCLUDING A GEARED PORTION; POWER SOURCE MEANS; CONNECTING MEANS BETWEEN SAID PEDAL AND A VEHICLE BRAKE FOR TRANSFERRING A FORCE TO HOLD THE VEHICLE IN A BRAKED POSITION; DRIVE MEANS INCLUDING A PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED GEAR CONNECTING TRANSFERRING FORCE FROM SAID POWER SOURCE MEANS TO SAID PEDAL; PAWL MEANS HELD OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID GEARED PORTION DURING AN ACTUATING MOVEMENT OF THE PEDAL AND ENGAGING SAID GEARED PORTION TO MAINTAIN A RELATIVE POSITION THEREOF AFTER RELEASE OF ACTUATING MOVEMENT; AND BRAKE RELEASING MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID GEARED PORTION FROM AN ACTUATED POSITION UNDER ONE OPERATING CONDITION IN RESPONSE TO A MOVEMENT OF THE LEVER MEANS FOR CHANGING GEARS ON THE VEHICLE, SAID BRAKE RELEASING MEANS ALSO INCLUDING A PIVOTABLE LEVER FOR RELEASING SAID GEARED PORTION FROM AN ACTUATED POSITION UNDER A SECOND OPERATING CONDITION.
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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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |