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US4222286A
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Hand lever control for bicycle derailleur gears
Assignee: Huret et ses Fils SA
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Filing: 1978-07-26
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Granted: 1980-09-16
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Expires: 1998-07-26
Abstract
Abstract Hand lever control for bicycle derailleur gears comprising a lever pivoting on a shaft and against which is applied, through the intermediary of a spring, a co-axial washer cooperating with said lever through ribs and grooves, the hand lever being characterized in that the washer, for its angular positioning, cooperates with play with a fixed stop.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger H. M. Huret
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:32
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62M; B62M25/00; B62M25/02; B62M25/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
Hand lever control for bicycle derailleur gears comprising a lever pivoting on a shaft and against which is applied, through the intermediary of a spring, a co-axial washer cooperating with said lever through ribs and grooves, the hand lever being characterised in that the washer, for its angular positioning, cooperates with play with a fixed stop.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
Hand lever control for bicycle derailleur gears comprising a lever pivoting on a shaft and against which is applied, through the intermediary of a spring, a co-axial washer cooperating with said lever through ribs and grooves, the hand lever being characterised in that the washer, for its angular positioning, cooperates with play with a fixed stop.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
25 words
Hand lever according to claim 1, characterised in that the stop is formed on the support of the shaft on which the lever can pivot.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
42 words
Hand lever according to claim 1, characterised in that the support of the pivoting lever comprises a flange provided with a threaded opening receiving a hollow screw for guiding the cable and for regulating the tension of the sheath of this cable.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
24 words
Hand lever according to claim 1, characterised in that the lever and the washer have several sets of grooves and ribs uniformly spaced apart.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
Hand lever according to claim 2, characterised in that the stop is formed by bending the support.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
36 words
Hand lever according to claim 1, characterised in that it has at least two stops integral with the support of the shaft for the pivotal movement and located with play in recesses in the cio-axial washer.
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) | 1983-09-16 | 1984-03-17 | 1984-09-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-09-16 | 1988-03-17 | 1988-09-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-09-16 | 1992-03-17 | 1992-09-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |