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US3285361A
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Neutral locking and safety starting means for vehicles
Assignee: Case LLC
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Filing: 1965-04-15
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1985-04-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald C Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 21:41
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60W; B60W30/00; B60W30/18; B60W2540/00; B60W2540/06; B60W2710/00; B60W2710/10; B60W2710/1005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20238
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A SAFETY DEVICE FOR USE WITH A POWERED VEHICLE, COMPRISING A STARTER BUTTON, A MOVABLE SHIFT MEMBER FOR CONTROLLING TRANSMISSION OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE TRACTION DRIVE AND BEING MOVABLE BETWEEN A NEUTRAL POSITION AND A TRACTION DRIVE POSITION, A COVER ADJACENT SAID STARTER BUTTON AND DISPOSED TO CONCEAL SAID STARTER BUTTON WHILE HAVING A SMALL OPENING THERETHROUGH ALIGNED WITH SAID STARTER BUTTON, A MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED AND BEING OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SHIFT MEMBER FOR RETAINING THE LATTER IN SAID NEUTRAL POSITION IN ONE POSITION OF SAID MEMBER, AND MEANS ON SAID MEMBER PROJECTING THROUGH SAID SMALL OPENING TO BE OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID STARTER BUTTON FOR ACTUATING THE LATTER ONLY WHEN SAID MEMBER IS IN SAID ONE POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A SAFETY DEVICE FOR USE WITH A POWERED VEHICLE, COMPRISING A STARTER BUTTON, A MOVABLE SHIFT MEMBER FOR CONTROLLING TRANSMISSION OF POWER TO THE VEHICLE TRACTION DRIVE AND BEING MOVABLE BETWEEN A NEUTRAL POSITION AND A TRACTION DRIVE POSITION, A COVER ADJACENT SAID STARTER BUTTON AND DISPOSED TO CONCEAL SAID STARTER BUTTON WHILE HAVING A SMALL OPENING THERETHROUGH ALIGNED WITH SAID STARTER BUTTON, A MEMBER MOVABLY MOUNTED AND BEING OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID SHIFT MEMBER FOR RETAINING THE LATTER IN SAID NEUTRAL POSITION IN ONE POSITION OF SAID MEMBER, AND MEANS ON SAID MEMBER PROJECTING THROUGH SAID SMALL OPENING TO BE OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID STARTER BUTTON FOR ACTUATING THE LATTER ONLY WHEN SAID MEMBER IS IN SAID ONE POSITION.
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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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |