US3383940A
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Bicycle stick shift mechanism
Assignee: Schwinn Bicycle Co
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Filing: 1966-03-09
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Granted: 1968-05-21
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Expires: 1986-03-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank P Brilando
- 👤 Stanley R Jameson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:07
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62M; B62M25/00; B62M25/02; B62M25/04; B62K; B62K23/00; B62K23/02; B62K23/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2042; Y10T74/20438
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A CABLE FOR ACTUATING A CONTROL DEVICE AT A FIRST END THEREOF, AND A MANUALLY OPERABLE MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE SECOND END OF SAID CABLE FOR APPLYING FORCES LONGITUDINALLY THERETO, A TUBULAR FLEXIBLE CASING SLIDABLY ENCLOSING A MAJOR PORTION OF SAID CABLE AND GUIDING THE SAME FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENTS IN AN ARCUATE PATH, MEANS FOR ANCHORING A FIRST END OF SAID CASING AND DEFINING A FIRST FIXED POINT, AND OVERLOAD MEANS INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE SECOND END OF SAID TUBULAR CASING AND A SECOND FIXED POINT FOR GUIDING MOVEMENTS OF SAID CASING IN RESPONSE TO CHANGES IN THE CURVATURE OF SAID ARCUATE PATH DUE TO THE APPLICATION OF FORCES TO SAID SECOND END OF THE CABLE WHEN SAID FIRST END THEREOF IS HELD STATIONARY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A CABLE FOR ACTUATING A CONTROL DEVICE AT A FIRST END THEREOF, AND A MANUALLY OPERABLE MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE SECOND END OF SAID CABLE FOR APPLYING FORCES LONGITUDINALLY THERETO, A TUBULAR FLEXIBLE CASING SLIDABLY ENCLOSING A MAJOR PORTION OF SAID CABLE AND GUIDING THE SAME FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENTS IN AN ARCUATE PATH, MEANS FOR ANCHORING A FIRST END OF SAID CASING AND DEFINING A FIRST FIXED POINT, AND OVERLOAD MEANS INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE SECOND END OF SAID TUBULAR CASING AND A SECOND FIXED POINT FOR GUIDING MOVEMENTS OF SAID CASING IN RESPONSE TO CHANGES IN THE CURVATURE OF SAID ARCUATE PATH DUE TO THE APPLICATION OF FORCES TO SAID SECOND END OF THE CABLE WHEN SAID FIRST END THEREOF IS HELD STATIONARY.
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) | 1971-05-21 | 1971-11-20 | 1972-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-21 | 1975-11-20 | 1976-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-21 | 1979-11-20 | 1980-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |