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Shaft turning and steering apparatus
Assignee: FKI Industries Inc
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Filing: 1963-11-15
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Granted: 1966-11-22
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Expires: 1983-11-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Gilmore
- 👤 Eugene G Schmidt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:35
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63H; B63H21/00; B63H21/22; B63H25/00; B63H25/06; B63H25/08; B63H25/10; B63H25/12; G; G05; G05G; G05G11/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20238; Y10T74/20372; Y10T74/20384
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
APPARATUS FOR TURNING A SHAFT WHICH IS SELECTIVELY OPERABLE BY ONE OF A PLURALITY OF CONTROL ASSEMBLIES COMPRISING: (A) A LEVER ARM, (B) CONNECTING MEANS ON SAID LEVER ARM FOR ATTACHMENT TO SAID SHAFT, (C) A PLURALITY OF SHIFT UNITS MOUNTED ON SAID ARM SUCH THAT EACH IS INDEPENDENTLY MOVABLE, (D) A SECONDARY LEVER PORTION FIXEDLY EXTENDING FROM EACH OF SAID UNITS TO WHICH ONE OF SAID CONTROL ASSEMBLIES IS ATTACHABLE, AND (E) CLUTCH MEANS ON SAID ARM FOR SELECTIVE INTERLOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH ANY ONE OF SAID SHIFT UNITS TO PERMIT THE ENGAGED UNIT AND THE LEVER ARM TO TURN TOGETHER INDEPENDENT OF THE OTHER SHIFT UNITS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
APPARATUS FOR TURNING A SHAFT WHICH IS SELECTIVELY OPERABLE BY ONE OF A PLURALITY OF CONTROL ASSEMBLIES COMPRISING: (A) A LEVER ARM, (B) CONNECTING MEANS ON SAID LEVER ARM FOR ATTACHMENT TO SAID SHAFT, (C) A PLURALITY OF SHIFT UNITS MOUNTED ON SAID ARM SUCH THAT EACH IS INDEPENDENTLY MOVABLE, (D) A SECONDARY LEVER PORTION FIXEDLY EXTENDING FROM EACH OF SAID UNITS TO WHICH ONE OF SAID CONTROL ASSEMBLIES IS ATTACHABLE, AND (E) CLUTCH MEANS ON SAID ARM FOR SELECTIVE INTERLOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH ANY ONE OF SAID SHIFT UNITS TO PERMIT THE ENGAGED UNIT AND THE LEVER ARM TO TURN TOGETHER INDEPENDENT OF THE OTHER SHIFT UNITS.
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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) | 1969-11-21 | 1970-05-23 | 1970-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-21 | 1974-05-23 | 1974-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-21 | 1978-05-23 | 1978-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |