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US3662617A
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Remote control assembly
Assignee: Teleflex Inc
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Filing: 1970-10-08
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Granted: 1972-05-16
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Expires: 1990-10-08
Abstract
Abstract A motion transmitting remote control assembly including a conduit and a motion transmitting core element movably supported by the conduit with the ends thereof extending from the ends of the conduit. Adjustment means is disposed adjacent a first end of the conduit for automatically allowing the conduit to move longitudinally relative thereto in response to a predetermined force being applied thereto. More specifically, the first end of the conduit has a fitting attached thereto with ratchet teeth thereon which coact with ratchet teeth in a support member adapted for attachment to support structure whereby the effective length of the conduit may be adjusted by applying a predetermined force to the core element to in turn adjust the distance the core element extends from the conduit.
Inventors
- 👤 William G Bennett
- 👤 Donald M Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:42
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/26; F16C1/262; F16C1/10; F16C1/22; F16C1/226; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32254; Y10T403/32426; Y10T403/32434; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A motion transmitting remote control assembly comprising; a flexible conduit, a flexible motion transmitting core element movably supported by said conduit with the ends thereof extending from the ends of said conduit, adjustment means operatively connected to said conduit for automatically allowing said conduit to move longitudinally relative thereto in response to a predetermined force applied thereto, said adjustment means operatively connected to said conduit for automatically allowing said conduit to move longitudinally relative thereto in response to a predetermined force applied thereto, said adjustment means including means for attaching said adjustment means to support structure for supporting said conduit whereby said conduit and said adjustment means may be attached to support structure and said core element connected at least at one end to a member and said predetermined force applied to said conduit through said core element to automatically move said conduit relative to said adjustment means to adjust the distance said core element extends from said conduit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A motion transmitting remote control assembly comprising; a flexible conduit, a flexible motion transmitting core element movably supported by said conduit with the ends thereof extending from the ends of said conduit, adjustment means operatively connected to said conduit for automatically allowing said conduit to move longitudinally relative thereto in response to a predetermined force applied thereto, said adjustment means operatively connected to said conduit for automatically allowing said conduit to move longitudinally relative thereto in response to a predetermined force applied thereto, said adjustment means including means for attaching said adjustment means to support structure for supporting said conduit whereby said conduit and said adjustment means may be attached to support structure and said core element connected at least at one end to a member and said predetermined force applied to said conduit through said core element to automatically move said conduit relative to said adjustment means to adjust the distance said core element extends from said conduit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
100 words
An assembly as set forth in claim 1 wherein said adjustment means includes a support member adapted for attachment to a support structure, locking means movably supported by said support member, and a plurality of coacting irregularities disposed on said locking means and said conduit respectively, said irregularities biased into locking engagement with each other for normally preventing said relative movement and movable relative to each other in response to said predetermined force for allowing said relative movement, said irregularities comprising ratcheting teeth for allowing said relative movement in one direction while preventing said relative movement in the opposite direction.
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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) | 1975-05-16 | 1975-11-15 | 1976-05-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-16 | 1979-11-15 | 1980-05-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-16 | 1983-11-15 | 1984-05-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |