US3835547A
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Torsion bar gauge
Assignee: BRANICK INDUSTRIES Inc 2600 - 3RD AVE NO FARGO ND A CORP OF ND
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Filing: 1973-02-20
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Granted: 1974-09-17
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Expires: 1993-02-20
Abstract
Abstract A gauge for adjusting the suspension of automobiles using torsion bar suspension systems having a frame including indicia and a gravity sensing means in the form of a bubble level and which further includes a lever arm pivotally disposed having one end forming a pointer in combination with the indicia and a pair of magnetic support members, one pivotally disposed in an elongated slot in one end of the frame and the other pivotally disposed on the other end of the lever arm.
Inventors
- 👤 S Rishovd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:53
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C9/00; G01C9/18; G01C9/24; G01C9/26; G01C9/28; G01B; G01B5/00; G01B5/0025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
In a torsion bar adjusting gauge, the combination comprising: an elongated frame including a main portion and an elongated portion at one end of said main portion, said elongated portion having an elongated slot therein, said main portion having a gravity sensing means and indicia thereon, a lever arm adjustably fixedly pivotally mounted on the other end of said main portion, said lever arm having one end adapted to adjustably overlie a portion of said main portion in fixed cooperation with said indicia, first vehicle-engaging support means having one end pivotally and slideably disposed in said slot, second vehicle-engaging support means having one end pivotably disposed on the other end of said lever arm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
In a torsion bar adjusting gauge, the combination comprising: an elongated frame including a main portion and an elongated portion at one end of said main portion, said elongated portion having an elongated slot therein, said main portion having a gravity sensing means and indicia thereon, a lever arm adjustably fixedly pivotally mounted on the other end of said main portion, said lever arm having one end adapted to adjustably overlie a portion of said main portion in fixed cooperation with said indicia, first vehicle-engaging support means having one end pivotally and slideably disposed in said slot, second vehicle-engaging support means having one end pivotably disposed on the other end of said lever arm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which the support means include magnets at the vehicle engaging ends thereof.
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) | 1977-09-16 | 1978-03-18 | 1978-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-09-16 | 1982-03-18 | 1982-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-09-16 | 1986-03-18 | 1986-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |