US3394612A
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Steering column assembly
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1966-09-15
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Granted: 1968-07-30
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Expires: 1986-09-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John P Bogosoff
- 👤 Gary S Long
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 12:29
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/16; B62D1/18; B62D1/19; B62D1/192
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
IN A VEHICLE INCLUDING A STEERING GEAR, A MANUAL STEERING INSTRUMENTALITY, AND TELESCOPIC STEERING SHAFT MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID STEERING GEAR AND SAID MANUAL INSTRUMENTALITY, A TUBULAR ENERGY ABSORPTION MEMBER ARRANGED ABOUT SAID STEERING SHAFT INTERMEDIATE SAID STEERING GEAR AND SAID MANUAL INSTRUMENTALITY AND INCLUDING A PAIR OF TELESCOPICALLY RELATED TUBE SECTIONS, ONE OF SAID SECTIONS BEING PROVIDED WITH A CIRCUMFERENTIAL SERIES OF EMBOSSMENTS RAISED FROM THE WALL THEREOF AND HAVING PREDETERMINED INTERFERING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WALL OF THE OTHER OF SAID SECTIONS UPON TELESCOPIC MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN, SAID EMBOSSMENTS CAUSING A PREDETERMINED DEGREE OF PROGRESSIVE DEFORMATION OF THE WALL OF SAID OTHER TUBE SECTION ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF DURING SAID TELESCOPIC MOVEMENT TO PROVIDE CONTROLLED RESISTANCE TO TELESCOPIC MOVEMENT OF SAID STEERING SHAFT MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN A VEHICLE INCLUDING A STEERING GEAR, A MANUAL STEERING INSTRUMENTALITY, AND TELESCOPIC STEERING SHAFT MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID STEERING GEAR AND SAID MANUAL INSTRUMENTALITY, A TUBULAR ENERGY ABSORPTION MEMBER ARRANGED ABOUT SAID STEERING SHAFT INTERMEDIATE SAID STEERING GEAR AND SAID MANUAL INSTRUMENTALITY AND INCLUDING A PAIR OF TELESCOPICALLY RELATED TUBE SECTIONS, ONE OF SAID SECTIONS BEING PROVIDED WITH A CIRCUMFERENTIAL SERIES OF EMBOSSMENTS RAISED FROM THE WALL THEREOF AND HAVING PREDETERMINED INTERFERING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WALL OF THE OTHER OF SAID SECTIONS UPON TELESCOPIC MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN, SAID EMBOSSMENTS CAUSING A PREDETERMINED DEGREE OF PROGRESSIVE DEFORMATION OF THE WALL OF SAID OTHER TUBE SECTION ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF DURING SAID TELESCOPIC MOVEMENT TO PROVIDE CONTROLLED RESISTANCE TO TELESCOPIC MOVEMENT OF SAID STEERING SHAFT MEANS.
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) | 1971-07-30 | 1972-01-29 | 1972-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-30 | 1976-01-29 | 1976-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-30 | 1980-01-29 | 1980-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |