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US3844050A
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Position indicating device for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-09-28
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Granted: 1974-10-29
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Expires: 1993-09-28
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable pointer device positioned on the fender of a vehicle, assists in the maneuvering of the vehicle to a position aligning the wheels with the tracks of a vehicle lift or a car wash facility. An overhead, suspended index target establishes a reference point toward which the pointer device is maneuvered.
Inventors
- 👤 W Lynn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:03
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R99/00; B60S; B60S3/00; B60S3/004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
In combination with an overhead index target vertically aligned with a track on which a wheel of a vehicle is adapted to be received, a device adapted to be mounted on a fender of the vehicle overlying said wheel to assist maneuvering of the vehicle to a position in which the wheel is aligned with the track, comprising a mounting element adapted to be supported on said fender, adjustable means movably mounted on the mounting element and cooperating with scale means on said mounting element for measured displacement to an operative position intersected by a vertical plane substantially extending centrally through the wheel, and visual alignment means adjustably carried by said adjustable means for angular displacement relative to the mounting element whereby said visual alignment means is aligned with said vertical plane to indicate substantial alignment of said vertical plane with the index target.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
In combination with an overhead index target vertically aligned with a track on which a wheel of a vehicle is adapted to be received, a device adapted to be mounted on a fender of the vehicle overlying said wheel to assist maneuvering of the vehicle to a position in which the wheel is aligned with the track, comprising a mounting element adapted to be supported on said fender, adjustable means movably mounted on the mounting element and cooperating with scale means on said mounting element for measured displacement to an operative position intersected by a vertical plane substantially extending centrally through the wheel, and visual alignment means adjustably carried by said adjustable means for angular displacement relative to the mounting element whereby said visual alignment means is aligned with said vertical plane to indicate substantial alignment of said vertical plane with the index target.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said mounting element is elongated and includes anchoring means for holding said mounting element substantially stabilized on the fender extending transversely across said vertical plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 2 wherein said anchoring means comprises a magnetic holding device secured to the mounting element.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination of claim 2 including gauging means connected to the mounting element for initially positioning the adjustable means at a location on the mounting element from which the adjustable means is displaced to said operative position by moving said adjustable means a distance substantially equal to one-half the axial width of the wheel.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination of claim 4 wherein said visual alignment means includes a vertical shank having upper and lower ends, a pointer connected to the upper end of the shank and a ball-and-socket joint connecting the lower end of the shank to the adjustable means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 5 wherein the adjustable means comprises a slide block, and friction means yieldably holding the slide block at an adjusted position on the mounting element.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination of claim 6 wherein said anchoring means comprises a magnetic holding device secured to the mounting element.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
54 words
The combination of claim 1 including gauging means connected to the mounting element for initially positioning the adjustable means at a location on the mounting element from which the adjustable means is displaced to said operative position by moving said adjustable means a distance substantially equal to one-half the axial width of the wheel.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 8 wherein said gauging means includes a flexible element pivotally suspended at one end of the mounting element.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said visual alignment means includes a vertical shank having upper and lower ends, a pointer connected to the upper end of the shank and a ball-and-socket joint connecting the lower end of the shank to the adjustable means.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein the adjustable means comprises a slide block, and friction means yieldably holding the slide block at an adjusted position on the mounting element.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
109 words
A visual alignment indicating device adapted to be supported on the fender of a vehicle overlying a wheel, comprising an elongated mounting element, a slide block movably mounted on the mounting element, friction means yieldably holding the slide block at an adjusted position on the mounting element intersected by a vertical plane substantially extending centrally through the wheel, anchoring means for holding the mounting element substantially stabilized on the fender extending transversely across said vertical plane, a vertical shank having upper and lower ends, a pointer connected to the upper end of the shank and a ball-and-socket joint connecting the lower end of the shank to the slide block.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
109 words
A visual alignment indicating device adapted to be supported on the fender of a vehicle overlying a wheel, comprising an elongated mounting element, a slide block movably mounted on the mounting element, friction means yieldably holding the slide block at an adjusted position on the mounting element intersected by a vertical plane substantially extending centrally through the wheel, anchoring means for holding the mounting element substantially stabilized on the fender extending transversely across said vertical plane, a vertical shank having upper and lower ends, a pointer connected to the upper end of the shank and a ball-and-socket joint connecting the lower end of the shank to the slide block.
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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) | 1977-10-28 | 1978-04-29 | 1978-10-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-10-28 | 1982-04-29 | 1982-10-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-10-28 | 1986-04-29 | 1986-10-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |