US3440603A
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Vehicle acceleration indicating device
Assignee: HERMAN V COCHRAN
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Filing: 1966-07-08
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Granted: 1969-04-22
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Expires: 1986-07-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herman V Cochran
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:43
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K37/00; B60K37/20; B60K35/00; B60K35/50; B60K35/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
AN ACCELERTION INDICATING DEVICE COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED CHANNEL HAVING AN AXIS INCLINED WITH RESPECT TO THE HORIZONTAL; MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE INCLINATION OF THE CHANNEL WITH RESPECT TO THE HORIZONTAL AND RETAINING SAID CHANNEL IN THE ATTITUDE TO WHICH ADJUSTED; A SPHERICAL MEMBER ROLLABLY POSITIONED IN THE CHANNEL FOR STRAIGHT LINEAR ROLLING MOVEMENT THEREALONG; A STOP MEANS POSITIONED IN THE CHANNEL IN THE PATH OF ROLLING MOVEMENT OF THE SPHERICAL MEMBER FOR LIMITING THE MOVEMENT OF THE SPHERICAL MEMBER IN THE CHANNEL; SWITCH MEANS SECURED TO THE CHANNEL IN THE PATH OF ROLLING MOVEMENT OF THE SPHERICAL MEMBER AND SPACED AND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SPHERICAL MEMBER THEREFROM; AN ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZED ILLUMINABLE ELEMENT; AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY INCLUDING SAID SWITCH MEANS AND SAID ILLUMINABLE ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
AN ACCELERTION INDICATING DEVICE COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED CHANNEL HAVING AN AXIS INCLINED WITH RESPECT TO THE HORIZONTAL; MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE INCLINATION OF THE CHANNEL WITH RESPECT TO THE HORIZONTAL AND RETAINING SAID CHANNEL IN THE ATTITUDE TO WHICH ADJUSTED; A SPHERICAL MEMBER ROLLABLY POSITIONED IN THE CHANNEL FOR STRAIGHT LINEAR ROLLING MOVEMENT THEREALONG; A STOP MEANS POSITIONED IN THE CHANNEL IN THE PATH OF ROLLING MOVEMENT OF THE SPHERICAL MEMBER FOR LIMITING THE MOVEMENT OF THE SPHERICAL MEMBER IN THE CHANNEL; SWITCH MEANS SECURED TO THE CHANNEL IN THE PATH OF ROLLING MOVEMENT OF THE SPHERICAL MEMBER AND SPACED AND ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE SPHERICAL MEMBER THEREFROM; AN ELECTRICALLY ENERGIZED ILLUMINABLE ELEMENT; AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUITRY INCLUDING SAID SWITCH MEANS AND SAID ILLUMINABLE ELEMENT.
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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) | 1972-04-21 | 1972-10-21 | 1973-04-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-04-21 | 1976-10-21 | 1977-04-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-04-21 | 1980-10-21 | 1981-04-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |