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US3382732A
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Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1965-02-03
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Granted: 1968-05-14
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Expires: 1985-02-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Oram
- 👤 Edward L Francis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 21:01
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H63/00; F16H63/02; F16H63/08; F16H63/20; F16H63/30; F16H63/3013; F16H61/00; F16H61/24; F16H63/34; F16H63/36; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
IN A CONTROL FOR A MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION COMPRISING A CASE FOR HOUSING THE TRANSMISSION, SAID CASE BEING FORMED WITH AN ACCESS OPENING THEREIN, A COVER MEMBER FOR SAID OPENING, A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED MEMBERS MOVABLY MOUNTED ON THE INSIDE OF SAID COVER MEMBER, A SHIFTER HEAD SECURED TO EACH OF SAID ELONGATED MEMBERS, MOVABLE MEANS ON AT LEAST OF SAID HEADS FOR CHANGING TRANSMISSION OUTPUT ON MOVEMENT THEREOF, SHIFT CONTROL MEANS SPACED FROM SAID COVER MEMBER AND MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID CASE FOR SHIFTING SAID HEADS TO PREDETERMINED POSITIONS, MEANS REMOVABLY SECURING SAID COVER MEMBER TO SAID CASE, AND SAID HEADS AND ELONGATED MEMBERS IN ONE OF SAID PREDETERMINED POSITIONS FITTING WITHIN THE AREA OF SAID ACCESS OPENING TO FACILITATE ASSEMBLY AND REMOVAL OF SAID COVER MEMBER AND CONTROLS AS A UNIT WITH SAID CASE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
IN A CONTROL FOR A MULTI-SPEED TRANSMISSION COMPRISING A CASE FOR HOUSING THE TRANSMISSION, SAID CASE BEING FORMED WITH AN ACCESS OPENING THEREIN, A COVER MEMBER FOR SAID OPENING, A PLURALITY OF ELONGATED MEMBERS MOVABLY MOUNTED ON THE INSIDE OF SAID COVER MEMBER, A SHIFTER HEAD SECURED TO EACH OF SAID ELONGATED MEMBERS, MOVABLE MEANS ON AT LEAST OF SAID HEADS FOR CHANGING TRANSMISSION OUTPUT ON MOVEMENT THEREOF, SHIFT CONTROL MEANS SPACED FROM SAID COVER MEMBER AND MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID CASE FOR SHIFTING SAID HEADS TO PREDETERMINED POSITIONS, MEANS REMOVABLY SECURING SAID COVER MEMBER TO SAID CASE, AND SAID HEADS AND ELONGATED MEMBERS IN ONE OF SAID PREDETERMINED POSITIONS FITTING WITHIN THE AREA OF SAID ACCESS OPENING TO FACILITATE ASSEMBLY AND REMOVAL OF SAID COVER MEMBER AND CONTROLS AS A UNIT WITH SAID CASE.
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) | 1971-05-14 | 1971-11-13 | 1972-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-14 | 1975-11-13 | 1976-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-14 | 1979-11-13 | 1980-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |