US3280946A
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Gear change control device for automotive vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-23
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1984-10-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Guibeaud Georges
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:45
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H61/00; F16H61/02; F16H61/0202; F16H61/0204; F16H61/0206; F16H61/0211; B; B60; B60K; B60K2702/00; B60K2702/08; B60K2702/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A CONTROL DEVICE FOR CHANGING THE ROTATIONAL SPEED RATIO OF THE DRIVING WHEELS AND OF THE ENGINE OF AN AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE FITTED WIH AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL ACTING UPON THE THROTTLE, A CLUTCH AND SUCCESSIVELY USABLE SEPARATE GROUPS OF TRANSMISSION GEARS CORRESPONDING TO GIVEN SPEED RATIOS RESPECTIVELY, COMPRISING TWO SEPARATE DRIVERRESPONSIVE SELECTIVELY OPERABLE OPERATED SELECTOR MEMBERS, ACTED UPON SEPARATELY FOR INCREASING AND DECREASING THE SPEED RESPECTIVELY, A CLUTCH OUT CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SAID ENGINE, COUPLED FOR SIMULTANEOUS ACTION WITH EACH SELECTOR MEMBER, AT LEAST ONE MULTIPOSITION REVERSABLY MOVABLE PILOT DISTRIBUTOR THE SUCCESSIVE POSITIONS OF WHICH CORRESPOND TO SAID GIVEN SPEED RATIOS RESPECTIVELY, SAID PILOT DISTRIBUTOR BEING VARIABLY CONNECTED TO SAID SELECTOR MEMBERS AND ADAPTED TO BE ACTUATED IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION OF SPEED VARIATION BY EACH OF THEM; SERVO-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A CONTROL DEVICE FOR CHANGING THE ROTATIONAL SPEED RATIO OF THE DRIVING WHEELS AND OF THE ENGINE OF AN AUTOMOBILE VEHICLE FITTED WIH AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL ACTING UPON THE THROTTLE, A CLUTCH AND SUCCESSIVELY USABLE SEPARATE GROUPS OF TRANSMISSION GEARS CORRESPONDING TO GIVEN SPEED RATIOS RESPECTIVELY, COMPRISING TWO SEPARATE DRIVERRESPONSIVE SELECTIVELY OPERABLE OPERATED SELECTOR MEMBERS, ACTED UPON SEPARATELY FOR INCREASING AND DECREASING THE SPEED RESPECTIVELY, A CLUTCH OUT CONTROL SYSTEM FOR SAID ENGINE, COUPLED FOR SIMULTANEOUS ACTION WITH EACH SELECTOR MEMBER, AT LEAST ONE MULTIPOSITION REVERSABLY MOVABLE PILOT DISTRIBUTOR THE SUCCESSIVE POSITIONS OF WHICH CORRESPOND TO SAID GIVEN SPEED RATIOS RESPECTIVELY, SAID PILOT DISTRIBUTOR BEING VARIABLY CONNECTED TO SAID SELECTOR MEMBERS AND ADAPTED TO BE ACTUATED IN A DIFFERENT DIRECTION OF SPEED VARIATION BY EACH OF THEM; SERVO-
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) | 1969-10-24 | 1970-04-25 | 1970-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-24 | 1974-04-25 | 1974-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-24 | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |