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Vehicle turn signal system
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-04-16
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Granted: 1967-04-25
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Expires: 1984-04-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Nathaniel B Kell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 23:32
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/34; B60Q1/38; B60Q1/387
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A MOTOR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM COMPRISING FIRST SWITCHING MEANS MOVABLE BETWEEN A NEUTRAL POSITION AND AN OPERATIVE POSITION AND NORMALLY BIASED TO SAID NEUTRAL POSITION, ELECTROMECHANICAL DETENT MEANS FOR RELEASABLY MAINTAINING SAID FIRST SWITCHING MEANS IN SAID OPERATIVE POSITION, SECOND SWITCHING MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID DETENT MEANS IN RESPONSE TO A PREDETERMINED ROTATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT OF SAID VEHICLE, THIRD SWITCHING MEANS OPERATIVE INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID SECOND SWITCHING MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID DETENT MEANS IN RESPONSE TO A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE OF TRAVEL OF SAID VEHICLE, RELEASE OF SAID DETENT MEANS PERMITTING SAID FIRST SWITCHING MEANS TO RETURN TO SAID NEUTRAL POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A MOTOR VEHICLE TURN SIGNAL SYSTEM COMPRISING FIRST SWITCHING MEANS MOVABLE BETWEEN A NEUTRAL POSITION AND AN OPERATIVE POSITION AND NORMALLY BIASED TO SAID NEUTRAL POSITION, ELECTROMECHANICAL DETENT MEANS FOR RELEASABLY MAINTAINING SAID FIRST SWITCHING MEANS IN SAID OPERATIVE POSITION, SECOND SWITCHING MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID DETENT MEANS IN RESPONSE TO A PREDETERMINED ROTATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT OF SAID VEHICLE, THIRD SWITCHING MEANS OPERATIVE INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID SECOND SWITCHING MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID DETENT MEANS IN RESPONSE TO A PREDETERMINED DISTANCE OF TRAVEL OF SAID VEHICLE, RELEASE OF SAID DETENT MEANS PERMITTING SAID FIRST SWITCHING MEANS TO RETURN TO SAID NEUTRAL POSITION.
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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) | 1970-04-24 | 1970-10-24 | 1971-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-04-24 | 1974-10-24 | 1975-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-04-24 | 1978-10-24 | 1979-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |