US3373630A
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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
- 👤 Byron T Heurtebise
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:51
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
82 words
IN A VEHICLE STEERING MECHANISM OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A STEERING GEAR AND TELESCOPIC STEERING SHAFT MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE STEERING GEAR, AN ENERGY ABSORBING SUPPORT JACKET MOUNTED ADJACENT BOTH OF ITS ENDS ON THE VEHICLE AND ENCLOSING AND ROTATABLY SUPPORTING SAID STEERING SHAFT MEANS, SAID JACKET BEING PROVIDED INTERMEDIATE ITS ENDS WITH CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED AXIALLY EXTENDING SLOTS DEFINING A PLURALITY OF ENERGY ABSORBING STRIP ELEMENTS ARRANGED TO YIELD IN GENERALLY RADIAL DIRECTION UNDER A PREDETERMINED IMPACT FORCE ON SAID JACKET.
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) | 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 |