US3587351A
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Transmission and controls with neutral start switch
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1969-10-24
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Granted: 1971-06-28
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Expires: 1989-10-24
Abstract
Abstract CONTROLS FOR A MANUAL TRANSMISSION INCORPORATING AN INTERLOCK THAT PREVENTS SIMULTANEOUS SELECTION OF TWO GEAR RATIOS AT THE SAME TIME. A NEUTRAL START SWITCH IS EMPLOYED FOR CONTROLLING THE ENGINE STARTER CIRCUIT. IN ONE EMBODIMENT THE START SWITCH IS ACTUATED BY DOUBLE LEVER INTERLOCK COMPONENTS AND IN ANOTHER EMBODIMENT BY CAMMING ACTION OF LOCKING BALLS DISPOSED BETWEEN PARALLEL SHIFT RAILS. THE TRANSMISSION CONTROLS AND NEUTRAL START SWITCH AND CONTROLS ARE SUPPORTED IN A COVER PLATE FOR THE ACCESS OPENING IN THE TRANSMISSION HOUSING.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Keller
- 👤 Leslie K Walters
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2026-10-23 21:10
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H63/00; F16H63/02; F16H63/30; F16H63/34; F16H63/36; F16H59/00; F16H59/68; F16H2059/6823; F16H59/70; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19219; Y10T74/19251; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20012; Y10T74/20018; Y10T74/20085; Y10T74/20104; Y10T74/2011
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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) | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-27 | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |