US3333485A
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Forward-reverse drive control
Assignee: International Motors LLC
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Filing: 1965-09-27
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Granted: 1967-08-01
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Expires: 1985-09-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack M Deli
- 👤 Harvey B Karpiel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:29
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D11/00; B62D11/02; B62D11/06; B62D11/10; B62D11/14; B62D11/18; B62D11/183; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20018; Y10T74/20073; Y10T74/20201; Y10T74/20207; Y10T74/20372; Y10T74/20384; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20636
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
IN A VEHICLE HAVING LEFT AND RIGHT DRIVE CONTROLS EACH POSITIONABLE IN NEUTRAL OR TO AND FRO IN FORWARD AND REVERSE RANGES OF DRIVE: THE COMBINATION OF LEFT AND RIGHT PINS MOVABLE INDEPENDENTLY IN PARALLEL PATHS TO SETTINGS CORRESPONDING TO RESPECTIVE DRIVE CONTROL POSITIONS; LINKAGES OPERATIVELY RELATED TO PRESENT OBSTRUCTING MEANS TO THE PIN PATHS ADJACENT THE NEUTRAL SETTING OF EACH PIN; AND MEANS COMMON TO THE PINS AND LINKAGES SUPPORTING THEM IN THE OPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP DESCRBIED; EACH OBSTRUCTING MEANS COMPRISING LEVERS SEPARATE TO EACH PIN, DISPOSED ONE PRESSING ON EACH SIDE THEREOF SO AS TO COUNTER THE BIAS OF THE LEVER AND REACHING A BALANCED POSITION FORCING THE PIN IN NEUTRAL SETTING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
IN A VEHICLE HAVING LEFT AND RIGHT DRIVE CONTROLS EACH POSITIONABLE IN NEUTRAL OR TO AND FRO IN FORWARD AND REVERSE RANGES OF DRIVE: THE COMBINATION OF LEFT AND RIGHT PINS MOVABLE INDEPENDENTLY IN PARALLEL PATHS TO SETTINGS CORRESPONDING TO RESPECTIVE DRIVE CONTROL POSITIONS; LINKAGES OPERATIVELY RELATED TO PRESENT OBSTRUCTING MEANS TO THE PIN PATHS ADJACENT THE NEUTRAL SETTING OF EACH PIN; AND MEANS COMMON TO THE PINS AND LINKAGES SUPPORTING THEM IN THE OPERATIVE RELATIONSHIP DESCRBIED; EACH OBSTRUCTING MEANS COMPRISING LEVERS SEPARATE TO EACH PIN, DISPOSED ONE PRESSING ON EACH SIDE THEREOF SO AS TO COUNTER THE BIAS OF THE LEVER AND REACHING A BALANCED POSITION FORCING THE PIN IN NEUTRAL SETTING.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-07-31 | 1971-01-30 | 1971-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-31 | 1975-01-30 | 1975-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-31 | 1979-01-30 | 1979-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |