US3275029A
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Dash control unit
Assignee: Weatherhead Co
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Filing: 1964-01-08
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1984-01-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ellis M Wellman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:32
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D13/00; B; B60; B60K; B60K31/00; B60K31/06; F; F02; F02D; F02D9/00; F02D2700/00; F02D2700/09; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8376; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2042; Y10T74/20426
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
AUTOMOTIVE CONTROL APPARATUS COMPRISING A BODY ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF AN AUTOMOBILE, SAID BODY HAVING AN AXIAL BORE THEREIN TO SLIDABLE AND ROTATABLY MOUNTED A CONTROL ROD, SAID BODY HAVING A PINION CAVITY OPENING THROUGH ONE SIDE OF THE BODY, SAID CONTROL ROD PROPORTIONED TO EXTEND AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID BORE, A CONTROL KNOB FIXED TO SAID ROD AT ONE END OF THE ROD, A PINION FIXED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID ROD IN SAID PINION CAVITY, A RACK HAVING TEETH IN MESH WITH SAID PINION, SAID BODY HAVING RE-ENTRANT NOTCHES TO RECEIVE AND GUIDE SAID RACK FOR RECIPROCATION TRANSVERSELY OF THE BODY IN RESPONSE TO CONTROL ROD ROTATION, MEANS TO ATTACH A BRAKE WIRE AT THAT END OF THE CONTROL ROD REMOTE FROM THE KNOB, SAID BODY HAVING A VACUUM INLET AND A VACUUM OUTLET, VALVE MEANS CARRIED BY SAID ROD OT OPEN AND CLOSE SAID INLET WITH RESPECT TO SAID OUTLET IN RESPONSE TO CONTROL ROD RECIPROCATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
AUTOMOTIVE CONTROL APPARATUS COMPRISING A BODY ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON THE INSTRUMENT PANEL OF AN AUTOMOBILE, SAID BODY HAVING AN AXIAL BORE THEREIN TO SLIDABLE AND ROTATABLY MOUNTED A CONTROL ROD, SAID BODY HAVING A PINION CAVITY OPENING THROUGH ONE SIDE OF THE BODY, SAID CONTROL ROD PROPORTIONED TO EXTEND AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID BORE, A CONTROL KNOB FIXED TO SAID ROD AT ONE END OF THE ROD, A PINION FIXED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID ROD IN SAID PINION CAVITY, A RACK HAVING TEETH IN MESH WITH SAID PINION, SAID BODY HAVING RE-ENTRANT NOTCHES TO RECEIVE AND GUIDE SAID RACK FOR RECIPROCATION TRANSVERSELY OF THE BODY IN RESPONSE TO CONTROL ROD ROTATION, MEANS TO ATTACH A BRAKE WIRE AT THAT END OF THE CONTROL ROD REMOTE FROM THE KNOB, SAID BODY HAVING A VACUUM INLET AND A VACUUM OUTLET, VALVE MEANS CARRIED BY SAID ROD OT OPEN AND CLOSE SAID INLET WITH RESPECT TO SAID OUTLET IN RESPONSE TO CONTROL ROD RECIPROCATION.
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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) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |