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Choke position indicating device
Assignee: Lee Raymond Organization Inc
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Filing: 1976-03-04
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Granted: 1976-10-12
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Expires: 1996-03-04
Abstract
Abstract A signal device pivotally mounted on the dashboard of a motor vehicle abuts the choke rod in a manner whereby when the choke rod is moved to close the choke it pivots the signal device away from the dashboard. A circuit includes electrical contacts and electrically connects a source of electrical energy and the contacts in circuit. The contacts cooperate to maintain the circuit open and the signal device inoperative when the knob of the choke rod is next-adjacent the dashboard and to close the circuit and actuate the signal device when the knob of the choke rod is moved away from the dashboard.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W. MacIntyre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 07:07
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q3/00; B60Q3/10; B60Q3/16; B60Q3/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
186 words
A choke position indicating device for indicating the position of a choke rod having a free end and a knob thereon extending from a dashboard of a motor vehicle, the choke rod being axially movable from a position in which the knob thereof is substantially next-adjacent the dashboard wherein the choke is open to a position in which said knob is spaced from the dashboard wherein the choke is closed, said choke position indicating device comprising a signal device pivotally mounted on the dashboard and abutting the choke rod in a manner whereby when said choke rod is moved to close the choke it pivots the signal device away from the dashboard; a source of electrical energy; and circuit means including electrical contact means and electrically connecting the source of electrical energy and the contact means in circuit, said contact means cooperating to maintain the circuit open and the signal device inoperative when the knob of the choke rod is next-adjacent the dashboard and to close the circuit and actuate the signal device when the knob of the choke rod is moved away from the dashboard.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
186 words
A choke position indicating device for indicating the position of a choke rod having a free end and a knob thereon extending from a dashboard of a motor vehicle, the choke rod being axially movable from a position in which the knob thereof is substantially next-adjacent the dashboard wherein the choke is open to a position in which said knob is spaced from the dashboard wherein the choke is closed, said choke position indicating device comprising a signal device pivotally mounted on the dashboard and abutting the choke rod in a manner whereby when said choke rod is moved to close the choke it pivots the signal device away from the dashboard; a source of electrical energy; and circuit means including electrical contact means and electrically connecting the source of electrical energy and the contact means in circuit, said contact means cooperating to maintain the circuit open and the signal device inoperative when the knob of the choke rod is next-adjacent the dashboard and to close the circuit and actuate the signal device when the knob of the choke rod is moved away from the dashboard.
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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) | 1979-10-12 | 1980-04-12 | 1980-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-10-12 | 1984-04-12 | 1984-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-10-12 | 1988-04-12 | 1988-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |