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US3304381A
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Caution light apparatus to indicate vehicle deceleration
Assignee: TRIEX Inc
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Filing: 1965-09-02
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Granted: 1967-02-14
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Expires: 1985-09-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Mcanespey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 07:07
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/44; B60Q1/441; H; H01; H01H; H01H13/00; H01H13/50; H01H13/54; H01H21/00; H01H21/02; H01H21/18; H01H21/22; H01H21/24; H01H21/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
AN ACTUATOR FOR CAUTION LIGHT APPARATUS FOR USE IN A VEHICLE TO INDICATE THAT THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING AND ADAPTED TO BE OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL, COMPRISING INNER AND OUTER CYLINDERS WHICH ARE AXIALLY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, A SWITCH POSITIONED IN ONE OF THE CYLINDERS, AN ACTUATING ROD, SWITCH-OPENING MEANS NORMALLY URGING THE ACTUATING ROD AGAINST THE SWITCH TO HOLD IT OPEN, MEANS FOR MOVING THE CYLINDERS AXIALLY AWAY FROM EACH OTHER IN RESPONSE TO LETTING UP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND SWITCH-CLOSING MEANS FOR MOVING THE ACTUATING ROD AWAY FROM THE SWITCH SO THAT THE SWITCH CLOSES IN RESPONSE TO MOVING THE CYLINDERS AXIALLY AWAY FROM EACH OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
AN ACTUATOR FOR CAUTION LIGHT APPARATUS FOR USE IN A VEHICLE TO INDICATE THAT THE VEHICLE IS DECELERATING AND ADAPTED TO BE OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL, COMPRISING INNER AND OUTER CYLINDERS WHICH ARE AXIALLY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER, A SWITCH POSITIONED IN ONE OF THE CYLINDERS, AN ACTUATING ROD, SWITCH-OPENING MEANS NORMALLY URGING THE ACTUATING ROD AGAINST THE SWITCH TO HOLD IT OPEN, MEANS FOR MOVING THE CYLINDERS AXIALLY AWAY FROM EACH OTHER IN RESPONSE TO LETTING UP ON THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL, AND SWITCH-CLOSING MEANS FOR MOVING THE ACTUATING ROD AWAY FROM THE SWITCH SO THAT THE SWITCH CLOSES IN RESPONSE TO MOVING THE CYLINDERS AXIALLY AWAY FROM EACH OTHER.
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) | 1970-02-13 | 1970-08-15 | 1971-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-13 | 1974-08-15 | 1975-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-13 | 1978-08-15 | 1979-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |