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US3404246A
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Brake switch assembly
Assignee: Old Carco LLC
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Filing: 1966-09-01
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Granted: 1968-10-01
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Expires: 1986-09-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E Stimpson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 16:42
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/44; B60Q1/441; B60T; B60T7/00; B60T7/02; B60T7/04; H; H01; H01H; H01H21/00; H01H21/02; H01H21/18; H01H21/22; H01H21/24; H01H21/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING: (A) A BRAKE PEDAL; (B) A BRAKE PEDAL ARM ENTIRELY SUPPORTING SAID BRAKE PEDAL IS POSITION TO BE ENGAGED AND DEPRESSED BY THE FOOT OF AN OPERATOR OF SAID MOTOT VEHICLE; (C) MEANS PROVIDING A YIELDABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID BRAKE PEDAL AND SAID PEDAL ARM TO ALLOW A CONTROLLED AMOUNT OF RELATIVE MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN; (D) A BRAKE SWITCH HAVING CONTACTS; AND (E) MEANS OPERATIVE TO MAKE AND BREAK SAID CONTACTS IN RESPONSE TO THE AFORESAID RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID BRAKE PEDAL AND SAID PEDAL ARM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A BRAKE PEDAL AND BRAKE ASSEMBLY FOR A MOTOR VEHICLE COMPRISING: (A) A BRAKE PEDAL; (B) A BRAKE PEDAL ARM ENTIRELY SUPPORTING SAID BRAKE PEDAL IS POSITION TO BE ENGAGED AND DEPRESSED BY THE FOOT OF AN OPERATOR OF SAID MOTOT VEHICLE; (C) MEANS PROVIDING A YIELDABLE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID BRAKE PEDAL AND SAID PEDAL ARM TO ALLOW A CONTROLLED AMOUNT OF RELATIVE MOVEMENT THEREBETWEEN; (D) A BRAKE SWITCH HAVING CONTACTS; AND (E) MEANS OPERATIVE TO MAKE AND BREAK SAID CONTACTS IN RESPONSE TO THE AFORESAID RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID BRAKE PEDAL AND SAID PEDAL ARM.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3219775A
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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) | 1971-10-01 | 1972-04-01 | 1972-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-01 | 1976-04-01 | 1976-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-01 | 1980-04-01 | 1980-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |