US3292918A
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Variable-rate stabilizing assembly for motor vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-03-22
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Granted: 1966-12-20
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Expires: 1985-03-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W Hart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:18
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G21/00; B60G21/02; B60G21/04; B60G21/05; B60G11/00; B60G11/02; B60G11/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
IN A VEHICLE OF THE TYPE HAVING A MAIN FRAME SUPPORTED AT ITS ENDS BY SPRING-SUSPENDED WHEELS INCLUDING MEANS MOVABLY CONNECTING EACH OF SAID FRAME, THAT IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES STABILIZING MEANS FOR COUNTERACTING VEHICLE ROLL FORCES WITHOUT MATERIALLY ALTERING THE SOFT SPRINGING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WHEEL SPRINGS, SAID STABILIZING MEANS COMPRISING LONG LEAF SPRING MEANS EXTENDING CROSSWISE OF SAID MAIN FRAME ADJACENT SAID WHEELS HAVING MEANS CONNECTING THE ENDS THEREOF TO SAID MEANS MOVABLE CONNECTING SAID WHEELS TO SAID MAIN FRAME, AND RELATIVELY STIFF SPRING LOAD DISTRIBUTING MEANS LOCATED BETWEEN SAID FRAME AND THE UPPER SIDE OF SAID LEAF SPRING AND HAVING LOAD BEARING CONTACT WITH THE OPPOSITE END PORTIONS OF SAID LEAF SPRING AT POINTS SPACED OUTWARDLY FROM THE EXTERIOR SIDE FACES OF SAID FRAME, WHEREBY ANY TENDENCY OF SAID FRAME TO ROLL SIDEWISE IS POWERFULLY RESISTED BY SAID STABILIZER ASSEMBLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
IN A VEHICLE OF THE TYPE HAVING A MAIN FRAME SUPPORTED AT ITS ENDS BY SPRING-SUSPENDED WHEELS INCLUDING MEANS MOVABLY CONNECTING EACH OF SAID FRAME, THAT IMPROVEMENT WHICH COMPRISES STABILIZING MEANS FOR COUNTERACTING VEHICLE ROLL FORCES WITHOUT MATERIALLY ALTERING THE SOFT SPRINGING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WHEEL SPRINGS, SAID STABILIZING MEANS COMPRISING LONG LEAF SPRING MEANS EXTENDING CROSSWISE OF SAID MAIN FRAME ADJACENT SAID WHEELS HAVING MEANS CONNECTING THE ENDS THEREOF TO SAID MEANS MOVABLE CONNECTING SAID WHEELS TO SAID MAIN FRAME, AND RELATIVELY STIFF SPRING LOAD DISTRIBUTING MEANS LOCATED BETWEEN SAID FRAME AND THE UPPER SIDE OF SAID LEAF SPRING AND HAVING LOAD BEARING CONTACT WITH THE OPPOSITE END PORTIONS OF SAID LEAF SPRING AT POINTS SPACED OUTWARDLY FROM THE EXTERIOR SIDE FACES OF SAID FRAME, WHEREBY ANY TENDENCY OF SAID FRAME TO ROLL SIDEWISE IS POWERFULLY RESISTED BY SAID STABILIZER ASSEMBLY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-12-19 | 1970-06-20 | 1970-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-19 | 1974-06-20 | 1974-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-19 | 1978-06-20 | 1978-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |