US3740093A
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Remote control for automobile window
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-11-24
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1990-11-24
Abstract
Abstract A manually operated mechanical remote control for an automobile window. A hand crank is mounted on the automobile dash board convenient to the driver for manually operating a remote window. The hand crank is coupled to the window operating mechanism by a flexible cable so that by revolving the crank, the driver can readily open or close the window while remaining in the driver''s seat behind the steering wheel.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:43
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05F; E05F11/00; E05F11/38; E05F11/382; E05F11/44; E05F11/445; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/50; E05Y2900/53; E05Y2900/538; E05Y2900/55; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
In a manually operated mechanical rmote control for an automobile window that is located in a hinged door of the automobile; a remote crank handle rotatably supported by the body of the automobile independently of the door, a window operating mechanism in engagement with the window and actuatable to open and close the window; a direct crank handle mounted on the door and coupled to said window operating mechanism, said direct crank handle being rotatable to actuate said window operating mechanism for opening and closing the window, and a flexible cable having one end connected to said remote crank handle for rotation with said handle, said cable extending from said remote crank handle behind the dash board of the automobile and into the door containing the window where said flexible cable is coupled to said window operating mechanism so that rotation of said flexible cable by said remote crank handle will actuate said window operating mechanism for opening and closing the window, sufficient slack being provided to said cable between the automobile body and the hinged edge of the door so that said cable will not interfere with the opening and closing of the door.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
195 words
In a manually operated mechanical rmote control for an automobile window that is located in a hinged door of the automobile; a remote crank handle rotatably supported by the body of the automobile independently of the door, a window operating mechanism in engagement with the window and actuatable to open and close the window; a direct crank handle mounted on the door and coupled to said window operating mechanism, said direct crank handle being rotatable to actuate said window operating mechanism for opening and closing the window, and a flexible cable having one end connected to said remote crank handle for rotation with said handle, said cable extending from said remote crank handle behind the dash board of the automobile and into the door containing the window where said flexible cable is coupled to said window operating mechanism so that rotation of said flexible cable by said remote crank handle will actuate said window operating mechanism for opening and closing the window, sufficient slack being provided to said cable between the automobile body and the hinged edge of the door so that said cable will not interfere with the opening and closing of the door.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
132 words
A manually operated remote control for an automobile window according to claim 1; including a first bevel gear mounted to rotate with said remote crank handle, said remote crank handle being disposed on the front face of the dash board for access by the driver and said first bevel gear being disposed behind the dash board where it is not visible to the occupants of the passenger compartment of the automobile; a bracket mounted behind the dash board; a second bevel gear rotatably supported by said bracket and in engagement with said first bevel gear for rotation therewith, said second bevel gear being coupled to said flexible cable so that said flexible cable will rotate with said second bevel gear when the latter is actuated by manipulation of said remote crank handle.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |