US3363504A
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Mirror stand for use with a wheel alignment apparatus which includes a pendulously supported mirror
Assignee: FMC Corp
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Filing: 1966-08-25
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Granted: 1968-01-16
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Expires: 1986-08-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin H Lill
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:36
CPC Classifications
G; G02; G02B; G02B7/00; G02B7/18; G02B7/182; G02B7/1821; G01; G01B; G01B11/00; G01B11/26; G01B11/275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
IN AN OPTICAL WHEEL ALIGNING APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE STEERING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WHEELS OF A VEHICLE, A MIRROR STAND COMPRISING A FRAME, A PIVOT SHAFT IN SAID FRAME, MEANS MOUNTING SAID SHAFT TO SAID FRAME FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT TWO PERPENDICULAR AXES, ONE OF SAID AXES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AND THE OTHER OF SAID AXES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL, AND SAID PIVOT SHAFT BEING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID HORIZONTAL AXIS, A MIRROR ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN DEPENDING RELATION FROM SAID PIVOT SHAFT AT SUBSTANTIALLY 45 DEGREES TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID PIVOT SHAFT, BIASING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID MIRROR FOR URGING SAID MIRROR TO LIE IN A VERTICAL PLANE AND IN A FIRST ROTATIVE POSITION WITH RESPECT TO THE AXIS OF SAID PIVOT SHAFT, AND ENGAGEABLE ADJUSTING MEANS TO MOVE SAID MIRROR INDEPENDENTLY ABOUT THE AXIS OF SAID PIVOT SHAFT AND SAID TWO PERPENDICULAR AXES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
IN AN OPTICAL WHEEL ALIGNING APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE STEERING CHARACTERISTICS OF THE WHEELS OF A VEHICLE, A MIRROR STAND COMPRISING A FRAME, A PIVOT SHAFT IN SAID FRAME, MEANS MOUNTING SAID SHAFT TO SAID FRAME FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT TWO PERPENDICULAR AXES, ONE OF SAID AXES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL AND THE OTHER OF SAID AXES BEING SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL, AND SAID PIVOT SHAFT BEING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID HORIZONTAL AXIS, A MIRROR ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN DEPENDING RELATION FROM SAID PIVOT SHAFT AT SUBSTANTIALLY 45 DEGREES TO THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID PIVOT SHAFT, BIASING MEANS CARRIED BY SAID MIRROR FOR URGING SAID MIRROR TO LIE IN A VERTICAL PLANE AND IN A FIRST ROTATIVE POSITION WITH RESPECT TO THE AXIS OF SAID PIVOT SHAFT, AND ENGAGEABLE ADJUSTING MEANS TO MOVE SAID MIRROR INDEPENDENTLY ABOUT THE AXIS OF SAID PIVOT SHAFT AND SAID TWO PERPENDICULAR AXES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1971-01-15 | 1971-07-17 | 1972-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-15 | 1975-07-17 | 1976-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-15 | 1979-07-17 | 1980-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |