US3321996A
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Dual action collapsible steering wheel
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-06-08
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Granted: 1967-05-30
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Expires: 1986-06-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cardinale Salvatore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:44
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/04; B62D1/11; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20006; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20834
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A PLURAL STAGE YIELDABLE SPRING RETURN STEERING WHEEL FOR VEHICLES COMPRISING A CIRCULAR RIM HAVING A PLURALITY OF SECTIONS OF CURVED LINK BICYCLE CHAIN; A BARREL SLEEVE ASSEMBLY DISPOSED BETWEEN AND SECURED TO ADJACENT CHAIN SECTIONS; A SPRING SPOKE SECURED TO EACH BARREL SLEEVE ASSEMBLY FIXEDLY ENGAGING A SLEEVE AT ONE END AND A STEERING COLUMN AT THE OTHER; AND A PAIR OF CIRCULAR ROD SPRINGS DISPOSED IN THE WHEEL RIM IN OPPOSED RELATIONSHIP ABOUT SAID CHAIN AND PASSING THROUGH SPACED APART APERTURES DISPOSED IN SAID BARRELS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A PLURAL STAGE YIELDABLE SPRING RETURN STEERING WHEEL FOR VEHICLES COMPRISING A CIRCULAR RIM HAVING A PLURALITY OF SECTIONS OF CURVED LINK BICYCLE CHAIN; A BARREL SLEEVE ASSEMBLY DISPOSED BETWEEN AND SECURED TO ADJACENT CHAIN SECTIONS; A SPRING SPOKE SECURED TO EACH BARREL SLEEVE ASSEMBLY FIXEDLY ENGAGING A SLEEVE AT ONE END AND A STEERING COLUMN AT THE OTHER; AND A PAIR OF CIRCULAR ROD SPRINGS DISPOSED IN THE WHEEL RIM IN OPPOSED RELATIONSHIP ABOUT SAID CHAIN AND PASSING THROUGH SPACED APART APERTURES DISPOSED IN SAID BARRELS.
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) | 1970-05-29 | 1970-11-28 | 1971-05-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-29 | 1974-11-28 | 1975-05-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-29 | 1978-11-28 | 1979-05-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |