US3269783A
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Overhead clearance detector for vehicles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-07-13
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1985-07-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kriz Jack Jerome
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:37
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q9/00; B60Q9/002; B60Q9/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
AN OVERHEAD CLEARANCE SENSING DEVICE FOR TRUCKS AND OTHER VEHICLES COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION A PAIR OF ANTENNAE OF UNEQUAL HEIGHT ADAPTED FOR MOUNTING ON THE TRUCK OR VEHICLE SO AS TO PROTRUDE ABOVE THE HIGH POINT THEREOF, A WARNING DEVICE OPERABLY CONNECTED TO THE TALLER ANTENNA SO AS TO BE ACTUATED WHEN SAID TALLER ANTENNA IS CONTACTED BY AN OVERHEAD STRUCTURE BENEATH WHICH THE TRUCK OR OTHER VEHICLE ON WHICH THE DEVICE IS MOUNTED IS ATTMEPTED TO BE DRIVEN, BRAKE SETTING MEANS CONNECTABLE TO THE BRAKE OPERATING MECHANISM OF SAID TRUCK OR OTHER VEHICLE, SAID MEANS BEING OPERABLY CONNECTED TO THE SHORTER ANTENNA SO AS TO BE ENERGIZED WHEREBY THE BRAKES WILL BE ACTUATED WHEN THE SHORTER ANTENNA IS CONTACTED BY THE OVERHEAD STRUCTURE AND MEANS FOR DEENERGIZING THE BRAKE SETTING MEANS TO RELEASE THE BRAKES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
AN OVERHEAD CLEARANCE SENSING DEVICE FOR TRUCKS AND OTHER VEHICLES COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION A PAIR OF ANTENNAE OF UNEQUAL HEIGHT ADAPTED FOR MOUNTING ON THE TRUCK OR VEHICLE SO AS TO PROTRUDE ABOVE THE HIGH POINT THEREOF, A WARNING DEVICE OPERABLY CONNECTED TO THE TALLER ANTENNA SO AS TO BE ACTUATED WHEN SAID TALLER ANTENNA IS CONTACTED BY AN OVERHEAD STRUCTURE BENEATH WHICH THE TRUCK OR OTHER VEHICLE ON WHICH THE DEVICE IS MOUNTED IS ATTMEPTED TO BE DRIVEN, BRAKE SETTING MEANS CONNECTABLE TO THE BRAKE OPERATING MECHANISM OF SAID TRUCK OR OTHER VEHICLE, SAID MEANS BEING OPERABLY CONNECTED TO THE SHORTER ANTENNA SO AS TO BE ENERGIZED WHEREBY THE BRAKES WILL BE ACTUATED WHEN THE SHORTER ANTENNA IS CONTACTED BY THE OVERHEAD STRUCTURE AND MEANS FOR DEENERGIZING THE BRAKE SETTING MEANS TO RELEASE THE BRAKES.
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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |