US3566703A
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Latch release operating mechanism
Assignee: Kent Engineering Corp
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Filing: 1968-03-28
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Granted: 1971-03-02
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Expires: 1988-03-28
Abstract
Abstract A SMALL ELECTRIC MOTOR DRIVES A GEAR TRAIN SET HAVING A LATCH RETRACTING LINK CONNECTED TO IT BY AN ECCENTRIC IN A LOST-MOTION SLOT. THE LINK OPENS THE STARTING CIRCUIT IN ITS RETRACTED POSITION, WHILE A CAM SWITCH ENGAGING ONE OF THE GEARS PROVIDES A HOLDING CIRCUIT. AN ELECTRICAL BRAKE AND OTHER INTERLOCKING CIRCUIT SWITCHES ARE ALSO PROVIDED FOR A STEERING COLUMN LATCH ACTUATOR.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrew J Van Noord
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2026-10-26 20:54
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/16; B62D1/18; B62D1/181; E; E05; E05B; E05B81/00; E05B81/12; E05B81/14; E05B81/20; E05B83/00; E05B83/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1075; Y10T292/1082; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18056; Y10T74/18248; Y10T74/18256
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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) | 1974-03-01 | 1974-08-31 | 1975-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-01 | 1978-08-31 | 1979-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-01 | 1982-08-31 | 1983-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |