US3386333A
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Headlamp aiming
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1964-12-28
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Granted: 1968-06-04
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Expires: 1984-12-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce W Preston
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:19
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01M; G01M11/00; G01M11/02; G01M11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
IN A SYSTEM FOR AIMING IN A HORIZONTAL DIRECTION THE LIGHT PATTERN OF A LOW-BEAM HEADLAMP OF AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, A HEADLAMP AIMING BOARD, THREE PHOTOTRANSDUCERS MOUNTED ON A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL LINE ON SAID HEADLAMP AIMING BOARD, AND SPACED APART IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PREDETERMINED LIGHT INTENSITY PATTERN WITHIN SAID LIGHT PATTERN, AND MEANS COUPLED TO SAID THREE TRANSDUCERS FOR COMPUTING THE RADIO OF THE LIGHT INTENSITY FROM SAID LIGHT PATTERN FALLING ON THE PHOTOTRANSDUCER POSITIONED NEAREST THE CENTER OF SAID LIGHT PATTERN WHEN SAID LIGHT PATTERN IS PROPERLY AIMED TO THE DIFFERENCE IN LIGHT INTENSITY FALLING ON THE OTHER TWO PHOTOTRANSDUCERS, AND MEANS FOR INDICATING WHEN SAID RATIO IS A MINIMUM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
IN A SYSTEM FOR AIMING IN A HORIZONTAL DIRECTION THE LIGHT PATTERN OF A LOW-BEAM HEADLAMP OF AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE, A HEADLAMP AIMING BOARD, THREE PHOTOTRANSDUCERS MOUNTED ON A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL LINE ON SAID HEADLAMP AIMING BOARD, AND SPACED APART IN ACCORDANCE WITH A PREDETERMINED LIGHT INTENSITY PATTERN WITHIN SAID LIGHT PATTERN, AND MEANS COUPLED TO SAID THREE TRANSDUCERS FOR COMPUTING THE RADIO OF THE LIGHT INTENSITY FROM SAID LIGHT PATTERN FALLING ON THE PHOTOTRANSDUCER POSITIONED NEAREST THE CENTER OF SAID LIGHT PATTERN WHEN SAID LIGHT PATTERN IS PROPERLY AIMED TO THE DIFFERENCE IN LIGHT INTENSITY FALLING ON THE OTHER TWO PHOTOTRANSDUCERS, AND MEANS FOR INDICATING WHEN SAID RATIO IS A MINIMUM.
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) | 1971-06-04 | 1971-12-04 | 1972-06-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-06-04 | 1975-12-04 | 1976-06-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-06-04 | 1979-12-04 | 1980-06-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |