US3779456A
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Measuring attachment for motor vehicle wheels
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-03-14
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Granted: 1973-12-18
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Expires: 1993-03-14
Abstract
Abstract A measuring attachment for motor vehicle wheels which includes a revolution counter and a flexible clamp to clamp the counter to the rotating hub of a motor vehicle wheel. The counter shaft is rigidly secured to the clamp and the counter body is weighted with a pendulum weight to prevent its rotation as the shaft is rotated with the vehicle wheel. A reset knob is provided for resetting the counter when desired.
Inventors
- 👤 W Burnett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:20
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01P; G01P1/00; G01P1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
44 words
A revolution counting apparatus comprising a flexible clamp for detachable connection to a wheel hub, a revolution counter including a shaft, a weight depending from said counter and means connecting said shaft and said clamp to rotate said shaft upon rotation of said clamp.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
44 words
A revolution counting apparatus comprising a flexible clamp for detachable connection to a wheel hub, a revolution counter including a shaft, a weight depending from said counter and means connecting said shaft and said clamp to rotate said shaft upon rotation of said clamp.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
43 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein the means connecting said clamp and said shaft includes a generally U-shaped yoke having its opposite ends connected to said clamp and a bushing rigidly connected to said yoke and detachably connected to said shaft.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
26 words
A device as claimed in claim 1 wherein a hand actuated key is mounted on said clamp for tightening and loosening said clamp on said hub.
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) | 1976-12-17 | 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 |