US3278240A
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Brake apportioning device
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1965-04-07
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1985-04-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Keith A Boyd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:48
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T11/00; B60T11/10; B60T11/16; B60T11/20; B60T11/203; B60T11/206; B60T8/00; B60T8/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A MECHANISM COMPRISING A PAIR OF FORCE TRANSMITTING MECHANISMS, EACH OF SAID FORCE TRANSMITTING MECHANISMS COMPRISING A CYLINDER MEMBER HAVING A BORE THEREIN AND A PISTON MEMBER MOVABLE IN THE BORE AND A PISTON ROD CONNECTED WITH THE PISTON MEMBER AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY OF THE BORE, A CROSSBAR MEMBER ENGAGING THE ENDS OF SAID PISTON RODS OPPOSITE THE ENDS CONNECTED WITH THE PISTON MEMBERS, AN ACTUATING MEMBER CONNECTED WITH THE CROSSBAR MEMBER AT A FIXED LOCATION INTERMEDIATE THE ENGAGEMENTS OF THE CROSSBAR AND THE PISTON RODS TO APPLY A FORCE THERETO AT A FIXED LOCATION, MEANS SUPPORTING ONE OF SAID FORCE TRANSMITTING MECHANISMS FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO THE OTHER FORCE TRANSMITTING MECHANISM AND RELATIVE TO SAID CROSSBAR SO THAT THE LOCATION OF ENGAGEMENT OF THE PISTON ROD OF SAID ONE CYLINDER MECHANISM WITH SAID CROSSBAR MOVES TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID FIXED LOCATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A MECHANISM COMPRISING A PAIR OF FORCE TRANSMITTING MECHANISMS, EACH OF SAID FORCE TRANSMITTING MECHANISMS COMPRISING A CYLINDER MEMBER HAVING A BORE THEREIN AND A PISTON MEMBER MOVABLE IN THE BORE AND A PISTON ROD CONNECTED WITH THE PISTON MEMBER AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY OF THE BORE, A CROSSBAR MEMBER ENGAGING THE ENDS OF SAID PISTON RODS OPPOSITE THE ENDS CONNECTED WITH THE PISTON MEMBERS, AN ACTUATING MEMBER CONNECTED WITH THE CROSSBAR MEMBER AT A FIXED LOCATION INTERMEDIATE THE ENGAGEMENTS OF THE CROSSBAR AND THE PISTON RODS TO APPLY A FORCE THERETO AT A FIXED LOCATION, MEANS SUPPORTING ONE OF SAID FORCE TRANSMITTING MECHANISMS FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO THE OTHER FORCE TRANSMITTING MECHANISM AND RELATIVE TO SAID CROSSBAR SO THAT THE LOCATION OF ENGAGEMENT OF THE PISTON ROD OF SAID ONE CYLINDER MECHANISM WITH SAID CROSSBAR MOVES TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID FIXED LOCATION.
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) | 1969-10-10 | 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 |