US3398819A
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Main clutch released by engagement of steering clutch and brake
Assignee: International Motors LLC
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Filing: 1966-08-19
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Granted: 1968-08-27
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Expires: 1986-08-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles A L Ruhl
- 👤 Mayer Edward
- 👤 Frederick M Hugh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:42
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D11/00; B62D11/02; B62D11/06; B62D11/08; F; F16; F16D; F16D67/00; F16D67/02; F16D67/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19023; Y10T74/19074; Y10T74/19112; Y10T74/19116
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
IN THE PROPULSION POWER TRAIN OF A VEHICLE LEADING FROM THE VEHICLE ENGINE, AND INCLUDING A STEERING CLUTCH AND BRAKE, AND FURTHER INCLUDING MAIN CLUTCH MEANS COUPLED IN THE TRAIN BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE STEERING BRAKE AND CLUTCH: INDIVIDUAL CONTROLS FOR THE RESPECTIVE MAIN AND STEERING CLUTCHES AND SAID BRAKES, INCLUDING A MAIN CLUTCH RELEASE CONTROL; AND MEANS OF INTERCONNECTION AMONG THE CONTROLS EFFECTIVE ONLY FOR RELEASING THE MAIN CLUTCH MEANS WHEN THE STEERING CLUTCH AND BRAKE ARE ENGAGED, AND FOR OTHERWISE SUSTAINING THE MAIN CLUTCH MEANS IN A NORMAL POSITION OF ENGAGEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
IN THE PROPULSION POWER TRAIN OF A VEHICLE LEADING FROM THE VEHICLE ENGINE, AND INCLUDING A STEERING CLUTCH AND BRAKE, AND FURTHER INCLUDING MAIN CLUTCH MEANS COUPLED IN THE TRAIN BETWEEN THE ENGINE AND THE STEERING BRAKE AND CLUTCH: INDIVIDUAL CONTROLS FOR THE RESPECTIVE MAIN AND STEERING CLUTCHES AND SAID BRAKES, INCLUDING A MAIN CLUTCH RELEASE CONTROL; AND MEANS OF INTERCONNECTION AMONG THE CONTROLS EFFECTIVE ONLY FOR RELEASING THE MAIN CLUTCH MEANS WHEN THE STEERING CLUTCH AND BRAKE ARE ENGAGED, AND FOR OTHERWISE SUSTAINING THE MAIN CLUTCH MEANS IN A NORMAL POSITION OF ENGAGEMENT.
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) | 1971-08-27 | 1972-02-26 | 1972-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-27 | 1976-02-26 | 1976-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-27 | 1980-02-26 | 1980-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |