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US3373629A
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Steering column assembly
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1966-04-29
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Granted: 1968-03-19
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Expires: 1986-04-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D Wight
- 👤 Walter W Maltman
- 👤 Thomas C Powell
- 👤 Harold M Olds
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-25 02:16
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/16; B62D1/18; B62D1/19; B62D1/192
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
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IN A STEERING MECHANISM FOR A VEHICLE OF THE TYPE HAVING SPACED SUPPORT MEANS MOUNTING A STEERING JACKET, STEERING SHAFT MEANS INCLUDING TELESCOPICALLY RELATED SECTIONS EXTENDING THROUGH AND ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY THE STEERING JACKET, A MANUAL STEERING INSTRUMENTALITY SECURED TO ONE STEERING SHAFT SECTION AND A STEERING GEAR DEVICE SECURED TO ANOTHER STEERING SHAFT SECTION, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING PROVIDING A PORTION OF THE STEERING JACKET WITH AN AXIALLY EXTENDING SERIES OF PERIPHERAL PERFORATIONS TO
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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) | 1971-03-19 | 1971-09-18 | 1972-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-19 | 1975-09-18 | 1976-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-19 | 1979-09-18 | 1980-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |