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US3321045A
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Brake lining sensing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-04-11
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Granted: 1967-05-23
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Expires: 1986-04-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard J Veilleux
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:39
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D66/00; F16D66/02; F16D66/021; F16D66/022; F16D66/023; F16D66/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A BRAKE LINING SENSING DEVICE HAVINGY IN COMBINATION, A CARTRIDGE COMPRISING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE HOUSING, SAID HOUSING HAVING A CHAMBER THEREIN, A PLATE MEMBER OVERLYING THE UPPER END PORTION OF SAID HOUSING, SAID HOUSING HAVING A PASSAGE RUNNING FROM SAID PLATE MEMBER TO SAID CHAMBER, A ROD EXTENDING FROM SAID PLATE MEMBER INTO SAID CHAMBER, HEAT RELEASABLE MEANS SECURING ONE END OF SAID ROD TO SAID PLATE MEMBER, AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEMBER CARRIED AT THE OTHER END OF SAID ROD, AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBER INSULATED FROM SAID HOUSING EXTENDING FROM WITHIN SAID CHAMBER TO THE OUTER SIDE OF SAID HOUSING, AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE RESILIENT MEANS ENGAGING SAID HOUSING AND SAID CONDUCTIVE MEMBER AND URGING SAID CONDUCTIVE MEMBER IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBER WHEREBY WHEN SAID ROD IS RELEASED FROM SAID PLATE MEMBER, SAID CONDUCTIVE MEMBER ENGAGES SAID CONTACT MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A BRAKE LINING SENSING DEVICE HAVINGY IN COMBINATION, A CARTRIDGE COMPRISING AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE HOUSING, SAID HOUSING HAVING A CHAMBER THEREIN, A PLATE MEMBER OVERLYING THE UPPER END PORTION OF SAID HOUSING, SAID HOUSING HAVING A PASSAGE RUNNING FROM SAID PLATE MEMBER TO SAID CHAMBER, A ROD EXTENDING FROM SAID PLATE MEMBER INTO SAID CHAMBER, HEAT RELEASABLE MEANS SECURING ONE END OF SAID ROD TO SAID PLATE MEMBER, AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEMBER CARRIED AT THE OTHER END OF SAID ROD, AN ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBER INSULATED FROM SAID HOUSING EXTENDING FROM WITHIN SAID CHAMBER TO THE OUTER SIDE OF SAID HOUSING, AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE RESILIENT MEANS ENGAGING SAID HOUSING AND SAID CONDUCTIVE MEMBER AND URGING SAID CONDUCTIVE MEMBER IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID ELECTRICAL CONTACT MEMBER WHEREBY WHEN SAID ROD IS RELEASED FROM SAID PLATE MEMBER, SAID CONDUCTIVE MEMBER ENGAGES SAID CONTACT MEMBER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-05-22 | 1970-11-21 | 1971-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-22 | 1974-11-21 | 1975-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-22 | 1978-11-21 | 1979-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |