US3116906A
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Throttle valve actuating apparatus
Assignee: American Motors Corp
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Filing: 1961-07-21
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Granted: 1964-01-07
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Expires: 1981-07-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lawrence F Callahan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 07:02
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05G; G05G7/00; G05G7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A CARBURETOR THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MECHANISM COMPRISING: A THROTTLE VALVE; A SHAFT FOR ROTATIVELY ACTUATING THE VALVE BETWEEN CLOSED AND OPEN POSITIONS; A CARBURETOR HOUSING ROTATIVELY SUPPORTING THE SHAFT, SAID SHAFT PROJECTING BEYOND AN END WALL OF THE HOUSING; MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE ROTATION OF THE SHAFT TO OPEN THE VALVE; SPRING MEANS FOR EFFECTING ROTATION OF THE SHAFT AUTOMATICALLY TO CLOSE THE VALVE AND MEANS FOR RESISTING THE VALVE CLOSING EFFORT OF THE SPRING MEANS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO SUCH VALVE REACHING FULLY CLOSED POSITION, SAID MEANS COMPRISING: A CAM SURFACE ROTATABLE WITH THE SHAFT; AN ABUTMENT ON THE CARBURETOR HOUSING SITUATED IN THE PATH OF ROTATION OF THE CAM SURFACE AND RESILIENT MEANS ON THE SHAFT AND BEING ENERGIZED WHEN THE CAM SURFACE RIDES OVER THE ABUTMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A CARBURETOR THROTTLE VALVE CONTROL MECHANISM COMPRISING: A THROTTLE VALVE; A SHAFT FOR ROTATIVELY ACTUATING THE VALVE BETWEEN CLOSED AND OPEN POSITIONS; A CARBURETOR HOUSING ROTATIVELY SUPPORTING THE SHAFT, SAID SHAFT PROJECTING BEYOND AN END WALL OF THE HOUSING; MEANS FOR ACTUATING THE ROTATION OF THE SHAFT TO OPEN THE VALVE; SPRING MEANS FOR EFFECTING ROTATION OF THE SHAFT AUTOMATICALLY TO CLOSE THE VALVE AND MEANS FOR RESISTING THE VALVE CLOSING EFFORT OF THE SPRING MEANS IMMEDIATELY PRIOR TO SUCH VALVE REACHING FULLY CLOSED POSITION, SAID MEANS COMPRISING: A CAM SURFACE ROTATABLE WITH THE SHAFT; AN ABUTMENT ON THE CARBURETOR HOUSING SITUATED IN THE PATH OF ROTATION OF THE CAM SURFACE AND RESILIENT MEANS ON THE SHAFT AND BEING ENERGIZED WHEN THE CAM SURFACE RIDES OVER THE ABUTMENT.
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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) | 1967-01-06 | 1967-07-08 | 1968-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-06 | 1971-07-08 | 1972-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-06 | 1975-07-08 | 1976-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |