US3779091A
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Odometer reset mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-04-13
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1992-04-13
Abstract
Abstract A pinion attached to a shaft of an odometer engages a segment pivoted to one side of a speedometer casing. Said segment is forced to rotate by pulling foreward a cable connected to the segment against the action of a spring whereby one complete rotation of the shaft is made to effect resetting of the odometer.
Inventors
- 👤 S Inoue
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 15:44
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H19/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18568; Y10T74/188; Y10T74/18808; Y10T74/18816; Y10T74/18824; Y10T74/18888; Y10T74/18976
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
Odometer reset mechanism comprising a pinion attached to the shaft of said odometer, a gear segment engaging said pinion and pivoted to one side of a speedometer casing and held from counterclockwise rotation by the action of a spring means, a tube protruding from inside said casing, a rod slidably inserted in said tube, a cable stretching between the lower portion of said gear segment and the inner end of said rod, whereby pulling releasing said rod will cause said odometer to be reset.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
Odometer reset mechanism comprising a pinion attached to the shaft of said odometer, a gear segment engaging said pinion and pivoted to one side of a speedometer casing and held from counterclockwise rotation by the action of a spring means, a tube protruding from inside said casing, a rod slidably inserted in said tube, a cable stretching between the lower portion of said gear segment and the inner end of said rod, whereby pulling releasing said rod will cause said odometer to be reset.
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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) | 1976-12-17 | 1977-06-18 | 1977-12-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-12-17 | 1981-06-18 | 1981-12-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-12-17 | 1985-06-18 | 1985-12-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |