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US3331477A
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Hydraulic brake-controlled throttle cut-out system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-21
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Granted: 1967-07-18
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Expires: 1985-05-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Trifiletti Joseph
- 👤 Trifiletti Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60W; B60W10/00; B60W10/18; B60W10/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
IN COMBINATION, A MOTOR VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH A HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAVING AN OUTPUT LINE AND PROVIDED WITH A BRAKE-OPERATING PEDAL AND A CARBURETOR HAVING A FUEL VALVE AND A ROTATABLE VALVE-OPERATING LEVER PIVOTED TO THE VEHICLE AT ITS MID-PORTION AND HAVING ONE END PORTION THEREOF CONNECTED TO SAID FUEL VALVE, AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL PIVOTED TO THE VEHICLE AND CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END PORTION OF THE LEVER, SAID LEVER BEING MOVABLE FROM A VALVE-CLOSING POSITION TO A VALVE-OPENING POSITION, A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVING A PLUNGER ROD EXTENDING ADJACENT SAID ONE END PORTION OF THE LEVER AND EXTENDING GENERALLY IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE PLANE OF ROTATION OF SAID LEVER, A YOKE MEMBER ON THE ROD LOOSELY RECEIVING SAID ONE END PORTION OF THE LEVER AND MOVING THE LEVER TOWARD SAID VALVE-CLOSING POSITION RESPONSIVE TO EXTENSION OF THE ROD, AND CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTING THE LAST-NAMED CYLINDER TO SAID OUTPUT LINE, WHEREBY THE VALVE-OPERATING LEVER IS URGED TOWARD VALVE-CLOSING POSITION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS ACTUATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
IN COMBINATION, A MOTOR VEHICLE PROVIDED WITH A HYDRAULIC BRAKE MASTER CYLINDER HAVING AN OUTPUT LINE AND PROVIDED WITH A BRAKE-OPERATING PEDAL AND A CARBURETOR HAVING A FUEL VALVE AND A ROTATABLE VALVE-OPERATING LEVER PIVOTED TO THE VEHICLE AT ITS MID-PORTION AND HAVING ONE END PORTION THEREOF CONNECTED TO SAID FUEL VALVE, AN ACCELERATOR PEDAL PIVOTED TO THE VEHICLE AND CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END PORTION OF THE LEVER, SAID LEVER BEING MOVABLE FROM A VALVE-CLOSING POSITION TO A VALVE-OPENING POSITION, A HYDRAULIC CYLINDER MOUNTED ON THE VEHICLE AND HAVING A PLUNGER ROD EXTENDING ADJACENT SAID ONE END PORTION OF THE LEVER AND EXTENDING GENERALLY IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS THE PLANE OF ROTATION OF SAID LEVER, A YOKE MEMBER ON THE ROD LOOSELY RECEIVING SAID ONE END PORTION OF THE LEVER AND MOVING THE LEVER TOWARD SAID VALVE-CLOSING POSITION RESPONSIVE TO EXTENSION OF THE ROD, AND CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTING THE LAST-NAMED CYLINDER TO SAID OUTPUT LINE, WHEREBY THE VALVE-OPERATING LEVER IS URGED TOWARD VALVE-CLOSING POSITION WHEN THE BRAKE PEDAL IS ACTUATED.
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) | 1970-07-17 | 1971-01-16 | 1971-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-17 | 1975-01-16 | 1975-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-17 | 1979-01-16 | 1979-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |