US3340965A
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Adjustable shock absorber
Assignee: Autoquip Corp
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Filing: 1965-09-13
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1985-09-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John T Ellis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 13:30
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F9/00; F16F9/32; F16F9/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
FOR USE IN A SHOCK ABSORBER COMPRISING A PRESSURE TUBE HAVING A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY ALIGNED AND LONGITUDINALLY SPACED BORES IN THE WALL THEREOF WITH EXTERIOR ANNULAR SEATS THEREABOUT, A PISTON AXIALLY MOVABLE WITHIN THE PRESSURE TUBE, AND A PISTON ROD CONNECTED TO THE PISTON AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY OF THE PRESSURE TUBE FOR RECEIVING IMPACT FORCES, THE COMBINATION OF A SADDLE ASSEMBLY SURROUNDING THE PRESSURE TUBE AND HAVING A PLANAR SURFACE ADJACENT THE SEATS WHEREBY ANNULAR ORIFICES ARE DEFINED THEREBETWEEN, AND MEANS FOR INDEPENDENTLY MOVING THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID SADDLE ASSEMBLY RADIALLY OF THE PRESSURE TUBE FOR ADJUSTING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID PLANAR SURFACE AND THE SEATS SO AS TO PERMIT THE SIZE OF THE ORIFICES TO BE REGULATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
FOR USE IN A SHOCK ABSORBER COMPRISING A PRESSURE TUBE HAVING A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY ALIGNED AND LONGITUDINALLY SPACED BORES IN THE WALL THEREOF WITH EXTERIOR ANNULAR SEATS THEREABOUT, A PISTON AXIALLY MOVABLE WITHIN THE PRESSURE TUBE, AND A PISTON ROD CONNECTED TO THE PISTON AND EXTENDING OUTWARDLY OF THE PRESSURE TUBE FOR RECEIVING IMPACT FORCES, THE COMBINATION OF A SADDLE ASSEMBLY SURROUNDING THE PRESSURE TUBE AND HAVING A PLANAR SURFACE ADJACENT THE SEATS WHEREBY ANNULAR ORIFICES ARE DEFINED THEREBETWEEN, AND MEANS FOR INDEPENDENTLY MOVING THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID SADDLE ASSEMBLY RADIALLY OF THE PRESSURE TUBE FOR ADJUSTING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID PLANAR SURFACE AND THE SEATS SO AS TO PERMIT THE SIZE OF THE ORIFICES TO BE REGULATED.
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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |