US3605525A
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Semi-automatic multiple speed ratio transmission
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1969-09-08
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Granted: 1971-09-20
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Expires: 1989-09-08
Abstract
Abstract A PLANETARY GEAR TRANSMISSION MECHANISM HAVING A HYDROKINETIC TORQUE CONVERTER, TWO SIMPLE PLANETARY GEAR UNITS AND A SEMI-AUTOMATIC RATIO CONTROL VALVE SYSTEM FOR CONTROLLING SPEED RATIO CHANGES IN THE GEAR UNITS, SAID SYSTEM INCLUDING SIMPLIFIED SHIFT VALVE COMPONENTS AND TIMING VALVE ELEMENTS FOR ESTABLISHING PROPER SHIFT POINTS AS MANUAL TRANSMISSION RATIO SELECTIONS ARE MADE.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley L Pierce Jr
- 👤 William C Winn
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-30 04:14
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H47/00; F16H47/06; F16H47/08; F16H61/00; F16H61/02; F16H61/0262; F16H2716/00; F16H2716/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S74/00; Y10S74/01
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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) | 1974-09-19 | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-19 | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-19 | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |