US3369425A
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Adjustable no-lash axially movable steering column
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1965-12-23
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Granted: 1968-02-20
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Expires: 1985-12-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dean E Runkle
- 👤 Richard W Euler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 11:37
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/16; B62D1/18; B62D1/185; F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/10; F16B7/14; F16B7/1427; F16B7/1436; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7009; Y10T403/7011; Y10T403/7018; Y10T403/7021; Y10T403/7022; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19623
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
AN AXIALLY MOVABLE STEERING COLUMN COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND SHAFTS, ONE OF WHICH IS AXIALLY MOVABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER OF SAID SHAFTS, SAID SHAFT HAVING A POLYGONAL SHAPE AND SAID SECOND SHAFT HAVING A CORRESPONDING POLYGONAL BORE THEREIN RECEIVING SAID FIRST SHAFT, PRELOADED MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND SHAFTS FOR CAUSING ROTATION AND CONTINUOUS FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT OF ONE OF SAID SHAFTS WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER OF SAID SHAFTS TO THEREBY ELIMINATE TORSIONAL LASH THEREBETWEEN, AND MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID PRELOADED MEANS FOR VARYING THE PRELOAD THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
AN AXIALLY MOVABLE STEERING COLUMN COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND SHAFTS, ONE OF WHICH IS AXIALLY MOVABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER OF SAID SHAFTS, SAID SHAFT HAVING A POLYGONAL SHAPE AND SAID SECOND SHAFT HAVING A CORRESPONDING POLYGONAL BORE THEREIN RECEIVING SAID FIRST SHAFT, PRELOADED MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND SHAFTS FOR CAUSING ROTATION AND CONTINUOUS FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT OF ONE OF SAID SHAFTS WITH RESPECT TO THE OTHER OF SAID SHAFTS TO THEREBY ELIMINATE TORSIONAL LASH THEREBETWEEN, AND MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID PRELOADED MEANS FOR VARYING THE PRELOAD THEREOF.
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) | 1971-02-19 | 1971-08-21 | 1972-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-19 | 1975-08-21 | 1976-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-19 | 1979-08-21 | 1980-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |