US3287980A
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Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-07-30
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1984-07-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard C Gilliland
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 19:26
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/02; F16C1/08; G; G01; G01P; G01P1/00; G01P1/04; F16C2370/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
IN COMBINATION, A PLASTIC COUPLER PORTION HAVING AN ANNULAR BODY THINNED PERIPHERALLY TOWARD ONE END HAVING PLURAL OUTWARD PROJECTIONS THEREON, AND A SPEEDOMETER HOUSING FOR VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLATION HAVING PASSAGE-FORMING PORTION WITH SUBSTANTIALLY J-SHAPED SLOTS ENGAGED BY SAID OUTWARD PROJECTIONS OF SAID PLASTIC COUPLER PORTION, SAID ANNULAR BODY FURTHER HAVING AN INWARDLY EXTENDING ANNULAR END WHICH MATES WITH AN ISLET ALSO OF INSULATING MATERIAL IN WHICH ONE END OF A SPRING MEANS IS EMBEDDED, A TAPERED END SHIELD FOR A FLEXIBLE CABLE SPEEDOMETER DRIVE TIP LOCATED AXIALLY OF SAID ANNULAR BODY AND SAID SPRING MEANS, SAID SHIELD HAVING AN OUTWARDLY FLANGED PORTION ENGAGED BY A FREE END OF SAID SPRING MEANS, SAID PLASTIC COUPLER PORTION ENGAGING ONLY SAID SPEEDOMETER HOUSING TO PERMIT SPEEDOMETER CABLE ACCESS FOR SERVICING FROM A PASSENGER SIDE OF DASHBOARD LOCATOIN UPON FRONT REMOVAL OF SPEEDOMETER MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
IN COMBINATION, A PLASTIC COUPLER PORTION HAVING AN ANNULAR BODY THINNED PERIPHERALLY TOWARD ONE END HAVING PLURAL OUTWARD PROJECTIONS THEREON, AND A SPEEDOMETER HOUSING FOR VEHICLE INSTRUMENT PANEL INSTALLATION HAVING PASSAGE-FORMING PORTION WITH SUBSTANTIALLY J-SHAPED SLOTS ENGAGED BY SAID OUTWARD PROJECTIONS OF SAID PLASTIC COUPLER PORTION, SAID ANNULAR BODY FURTHER HAVING AN INWARDLY EXTENDING ANNULAR END WHICH MATES WITH AN ISLET ALSO OF INSULATING MATERIAL IN WHICH ONE END OF A SPRING MEANS IS EMBEDDED, A TAPERED END SHIELD FOR A FLEXIBLE CABLE SPEEDOMETER DRIVE TIP LOCATED AXIALLY OF SAID ANNULAR BODY AND SAID SPRING MEANS, SAID SHIELD HAVING AN OUTWARDLY FLANGED PORTION ENGAGED BY A FREE END OF SAID SPRING MEANS, SAID PLASTIC COUPLER PORTION ENGAGING ONLY SAID SPEEDOMETER HOUSING TO PERMIT SPEEDOMETER CABLE ACCESS FOR SERVICING FROM A PASSENGER SIDE OF DASHBOARD LOCATOIN UPON FRONT REMOVAL OF SPEEDOMETER MEANS.
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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |