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US3298708A
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Steering systems of automobile vehicles
Assignee: Automobiles Citroen SA
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Filing: 1965-01-21
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Granted: 1967-01-17
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Expires: 1985-01-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cadiou Jean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:50
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D7/00; B62D7/16; B62D3/00; B62D3/02; B62D3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES WHICH COMPRISES A STEERING WHEEL, A STEERING BAR, A CASING MOUNTED TRANSVERSELY TO THE VEHICLE, THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID CASING CONSTITUTING A STEERING BOX, A ROD SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID CASING, A RACK FORMED ALONG THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID ROD, A PINION RIGID WITH SAID STEERING BAR AND IN CONSTANT MEASHING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RACK IN THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID CASING, A PAIR OF PROJECTING BALL JOINTS SECURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO A SAME SIDE OF SAID ROD AND DISPOSED SYMMETRICALLY IN RELATION TO THE LONGITUDINAL CENTER LINE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN SAID STEERING WHEEL IS IN THE POSITION CORRESPONDING TO THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD DRIVE, MEANS FOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID BALL JOINTS WITH THE STEERABLE ROAD WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE, A PAIR OF ELONGATED SLOT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A STEERING CONTROL SYSTEM FOR AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLES WHICH COMPRISES A STEERING WHEEL, A STEERING BAR, A CASING MOUNTED TRANSVERSELY TO THE VEHICLE, THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID CASING CONSTITUTING A STEERING BOX, A ROD SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID CASING, A RACK FORMED ALONG THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID ROD, A PINION RIGID WITH SAID STEERING BAR AND IN CONSTANT MEASHING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RACK IN THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID CASING, A PAIR OF PROJECTING BALL JOINTS SECURED AT RIGHT ANGLES TO A SAME SIDE OF SAID ROD AND DISPOSED SYMMETRICALLY IN RELATION TO THE LONGITUDINAL CENTER LINE OF THE VEHICLE WHEN SAID STEERING WHEEL IS IN THE POSITION CORRESPONDING TO THE STRAIGHT-AHEAD DRIVE, MEANS FOR OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID BALL JOINTS WITH THE STEERABLE ROAD WHEELS OF THE VEHICLE, A PAIR OF ELONGATED SLOT
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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) | 1970-01-16 | 1970-07-18 | 1971-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-16 | 1974-07-18 | 1975-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-16 | 1978-07-18 | 1979-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |