US3304798A
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Throttle control linkage
Assignee: American Motors Corp
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Filing: 1964-12-21
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Granted: 1967-02-21
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Expires: 1984-12-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley V Puidokas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:04
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K26/00; B60K26/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20528; Y10T74/20534; Y10T74/20558; Y10T74/2057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE FOR USE WITH THE THROTTLE VALVE OF A CARBURETOR FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COMPRISING: (A) A SHAFT ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE THROTTLE VALVE OF A CARBURETOR FOR OPENING AND CLOSING THEREOF; (B) A LEVER CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREWITH; (C) A ROD PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID LEVER; (D) A BELLCRANK HAVING A PAIR OF LEGS, ONE OF SAID LEGS BEING PIVOTALY CONNECTED TO SAID ROD, THE END OF SAID OTHER LEG HAVING A BEARING SURFACE THEREON, SAID BEARING SURFACE BEING GENERALLY AN ELONGATED CURVED SURFACE EXTENDING FROM SAID END ALONG SAID LEG; (E) FIRST SUPPORT MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID BELLCRANK; (F) AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL CONTACTING SAID BEARING SURFACE AT SAID END OF SAID OTHER BELLCRANK LEG;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A THROTTLE CONTROL LINKAGE FOR USE WITH THE THROTTLE VALVE OF A CARBURETOR FOR AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE COMPRISING: (A) A SHAFT ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO THE THROTTLE VALVE OF A CARBURETOR FOR OPENING AND CLOSING THEREOF; (B) A LEVER CONNECTED TO SAID SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREWITH; (C) A ROD PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID LEVER; (D) A BELLCRANK HAVING A PAIR OF LEGS, ONE OF SAID LEGS BEING PIVOTALY CONNECTED TO SAID ROD, THE END OF SAID OTHER LEG HAVING A BEARING SURFACE THEREON, SAID BEARING SURFACE BEING GENERALLY AN ELONGATED CURVED SURFACE EXTENDING FROM SAID END ALONG SAID LEG; (E) FIRST SUPPORT MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID BELLCRANK; (F) AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL CONTACTING SAID BEARING SURFACE AT SAID END OF SAID OTHER BELLCRANK LEG;
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) | 1970-02-20 | 1970-08-22 | 1971-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-20 | 1974-08-22 | 1975-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-20 | 1978-08-22 | 1979-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |