US3275093A
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Hand combined vehicle steering, power, and braking control handle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-09-04
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1984-09-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter S Pawl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:59
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60W; B60W30/00; B60W30/18; B60W2710/00; B60W2710/18; B60W2710/20; B60W30/1819; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20256
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A UNITARY HAND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC VEHICLES WHICH HAVE A POWER CONTROL LINKAGE, A BRAKE CONTROL LINKAGE, A STEERING CONTROL LINKAGE, AND A FRONT SEAT COMPARTMENT FOR THE DRIVER, COMPRISING: A STEERING POST IN SAID COMPARTMENT NEAR SAID FRONT SEAT, A STEERING SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID POST, HAVING A STEERING CONTROL LEVEL EXTENDING REARWARDLY FROM ITS TOP TO A POINT CONVENIENT FOR THE DRIVER, SAID CONTROL LEVER BEING PIVOTED ON SAID STEERING SHAFT TO SWING VERTICALLY AND HAVING AN ARM EXTENDING FORWARDLY FROM ITS PIVOT, AND A LOST MOTION CONNECTION BETWEEN THE END OF SAID ARM AND THE POWER AND BRAKE CONTROL LINKAGES TO EFFECT THEIR CONTROLS IN ADJACENT RANGES OF THE SWING OF SAID CONTROL LEVER, THE FULL POWER AND BRAKES-ON POSITIONS BEING AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID RANGES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A UNITARY HAND CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AUTOMATIC VEHICLES WHICH HAVE A POWER CONTROL LINKAGE, A BRAKE CONTROL LINKAGE, A STEERING CONTROL LINKAGE, AND A FRONT SEAT COMPARTMENT FOR THE DRIVER, COMPRISING: A STEERING POST IN SAID COMPARTMENT NEAR SAID FRONT SEAT, A STEERING SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN SAID POST, HAVING A STEERING CONTROL LEVEL EXTENDING REARWARDLY FROM ITS TOP TO A POINT CONVENIENT FOR THE DRIVER, SAID CONTROL LEVER BEING PIVOTED ON SAID STEERING SHAFT TO SWING VERTICALLY AND HAVING AN ARM EXTENDING FORWARDLY FROM ITS PIVOT, AND A LOST MOTION CONNECTION BETWEEN THE END OF SAID ARM AND THE POWER AND BRAKE CONTROL LINKAGES TO EFFECT THEIR CONTROLS IN ADJACENT RANGES OF THE SWING OF SAID CONTROL LEVER, THE FULL POWER AND BRAKES-ON POSITIONS BEING AT OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID RANGES.
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) | 1969-09-26 | 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 |