US3552024A
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Vehicle wheel alignment diagnosis center and alignment apparatus therefor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-07-24
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Granted: 1971-01-05
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Expires: 1988-07-24
Abstract
Abstract APPARATUS FOR CHECKING THE ALIGNMENT CHARACTERISTICS OF VEHICLE WHEELS, SUCH AS CASTER, CAMBER, KING-PIN INCLINATION, TOE AND CHASSIS-TO-WHEEL ALIGNMENT. THE APPARATUS IS ARRANGED SO IT CAN BE USED IN A DRIVE-THROUGH ALIGNMENT DIAGNOSIS CENTER OR STATION EQUIPPED WITH MEANS TO LOCATE THE VEHICLE IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION FOR CHECKING THE GEOMETRY OF THE WHEELS WITH LIGHT PROJECTORS AND MATCHING CHARTS. THE APPARATUS ALSO INCLUDES MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH THE LIGHT PROJECTORS OF THE ALIGNMENT COMPONENTS FOR ACCOMMODATING THE APPARATUS TO DRIVE THROUGH STATIONS, AND FOR PERMITTING REDUCTION IN THE SIZE OF COOPERATING COMPONENTS SO THAT GREATER FLEXIBILITY IS ACHIEVED.
Inventors
- 👤 Lee Hunter
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2026-11-02 14:59
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B11/00; G01B11/26; G01B11/275; G01C; G01C9/00; G01C9/18; G01C9/24; G01C9/26
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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) | 1974-01-04 | 1974-07-06 | 1975-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-04 | 1978-07-06 | 1979-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-04 | 1982-07-06 | 1983-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |