US3278157A
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Spring compressor for a shock absorber
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-03-01
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1985-03-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Smyser
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:54
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B27/00; B25B27/14; B25B27/30; B25B27/302; B25B27/304; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53613; Y10T29/53622
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A SPRING COMPRESSOR, FOF A SHOCK ABSORBER HAVING AN ELONGATED COIL SPRING DISPOSED THEREON BETWEEN A PAIR OF SPACED KEEPERS, COMPRISING A SUPPORTED STAND, GUIDE MEANS BORNE BY THE STAND LOOSELY TO RECEIVE THEREIN AND TO CONSTRAIN SUCH A SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING ASSEMBLY IN PREDETERMINED POSITION ON THE STANS, AND A CONTROL MEMBER DISPOSABLE IN CIRCUMSCRIBING RELATION TO SAID ASSEMBLY AND BEING RELEASABLY CONNECTABLE TO THE SPRING IN SPACED AXIALLY ALIGNED CONCENTRIC RELATION TO SAID GUIDE MEANS FOR AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL MEMBER TOWARD AND INTO SAID GUIDE MEANS ADJACENT TO THE APPLICATION OF A FORCE ON THE CONTROL MEMBER IN A DIRECTION TO COMPRESS THE SPRING AWAY FROM ONE OF SAID KEEPERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A SPRING COMPRESSOR, FOF A SHOCK ABSORBER HAVING AN ELONGATED COIL SPRING DISPOSED THEREON BETWEEN A PAIR OF SPACED KEEPERS, COMPRISING A SUPPORTED STAND, GUIDE MEANS BORNE BY THE STAND LOOSELY TO RECEIVE THEREIN AND TO CONSTRAIN SUCH A SHOCK ABSORBER AND SPRING ASSEMBLY IN PREDETERMINED POSITION ON THE STANS, AND A CONTROL MEMBER DISPOSABLE IN CIRCUMSCRIBING RELATION TO SAID ASSEMBLY AND BEING RELEASABLY CONNECTABLE TO THE SPRING IN SPACED AXIALLY ALIGNED CONCENTRIC RELATION TO SAID GUIDE MEANS FOR AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE CONTROL MEMBER TOWARD AND INTO SAID GUIDE MEANS ADJACENT TO THE APPLICATION OF A FORCE ON THE CONTROL MEMBER IN A DIRECTION TO COMPRESS THE SPRING AWAY FROM ONE OF SAID KEEPERS.
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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) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |