US3570322A
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Axially adjustable and collapsible steering column
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-04-18
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Granted: 1971-03-16
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Expires: 1989-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A VEHICLE STEERING COLUMN EMBODYING RELATIVELY TELESCOPING TUBE AND SHAFT MEMBERS DRIVINGLY CONNECTED FOR UNIFIED ROTATION, BUT MOVEABLE AXIALLY RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER IN RESPONSE TO EITHER INTENTIONAL MANUALLY APPLIED, ADJUSTING FORCES, OR TO ACCIDENTIALLY APPLIED, IMPACT FORCES, WITH MEANS TO ADJUST THE RESISTANCE OF THE COLUMN TO COLLAPSE IN RESPONSE TO IMPACT FORCES.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A Krouse
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-22 18:30
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D1/00; B62D1/02; B62D1/16; B62D1/18; B62D1/185; B62D1/184; B62D1/19; B62D1/192; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20636; Y10T74/2066
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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) | 1974-03-15 | 1974-09-14 | 1975-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-03-15 | 1978-09-14 | 1979-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-03-15 | 1982-09-14 | 1983-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |