US3296885A
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Accelerator system for multiple engine control
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1965-01-21
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Granted: 1967-01-10
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Expires: 1985-01-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 17:53
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05G; G05G1/00; G05G1/30; G05G1/305; B; B62; B62D; B62D49/00; B62D49/06; B62D49/0621; B62D49/0642; E; E02; E02F; E02F3/00; E02F3/04; E02F3/64; E02F3/6454; E02F3/65; E02F3/651; F; F02; F02D; F02D25/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/87056; Y10T137/8708; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20189; Y10T74/20528; Y10T74/20534; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20888
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
AN ACCELERATION SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE ENGINE CONTROL WHICH COMPRISES THREE ENGINE FUEL CONTROL VALVES DISPOSED ADJACENT EACH OTHER, A CONTROL PEDAL, AN OPERATING CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID PEDAL AND EACH OF SAID VALVES TO ENABLE OPENING OF ANY VALVE BY DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID CONNECTION, ONE OF SAID CONNECTIONS BEING WITH THE MID PORTION OF SAID PEDAL AND THE OTHER TWO CONNECTIONS BEING AT THE RESPECTIVE SIDE PORTIONS OF THE PEDAL, AND A SUPPORT ENABLING UNIVERSAL PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF THE PEDAL, AND SELECTIVE DEPRESSION OF ONE, TWO, OR ALL OF THE OPERATING CONNECTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
AN ACCELERATION SYSTEM FOR MULTIPLE ENGINE CONTROL WHICH COMPRISES THREE ENGINE FUEL CONTROL VALVES DISPOSED ADJACENT EACH OTHER, A CONTROL PEDAL, AN OPERATING CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID PEDAL AND EACH OF SAID VALVES TO ENABLE OPENING OF ANY VALVE BY DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID CONNECTION, ONE OF SAID CONNECTIONS BEING WITH THE MID PORTION OF SAID PEDAL AND THE OTHER TWO CONNECTIONS BEING AT THE RESPECTIVE SIDE PORTIONS OF THE PEDAL, AND A SUPPORT ENABLING UNIVERSAL PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF THE PEDAL, AND SELECTIVE DEPRESSION OF ONE, TWO, OR ALL OF THE OPERATING CONNECTIONS.
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) | 1970-01-09 | 1970-07-11 | 1971-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-09 | 1974-07-11 | 1975-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-09 | 1978-07-11 | 1979-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |