US3328571A
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Automatic regulator of the inclination of vehicle headlamps as a function of the load on the vehicle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-03-26
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Granted: 1967-06-27
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Expires: 1985-03-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cibie Pierre
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 13:54
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/02; B60Q1/04; B60Q1/06; B60Q1/08; B60Q1/10; B60Q1/115; B60Q2300/00; B60Q2300/10; B60Q2300/13; B60Q2300/132; B60Q2300/20; B60Q2300/21
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
AN AUTOMATIC REGULATOR OF THE INCLINATION ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS OF THE OPTICAL UNIT OF THE HEADLAMPS OF A VEHICLE HAVING A BATTERY, AS A FUNCTION OF THE LOAD ON THE VEHICLE, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, FOR EACH HEADLAMP OF SAID VEHICLE, A BI-METAL STRIP, MEANS FOR FIXEDLY SECURING ONE END OF SAID STRIP TO THE VEHICLE, A ROTATABLE ABUTMENT RIGIDLY CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID STRIP, AN AXIALLY-MOVABLE STATE-OF-LOADING CAM COAXIAL WITH SAID STRIP, MEANS FOR SWIVELLING SAID OPTICAL UNIT OF THE HEADLAMP ABOUT ITS HORIZONTAL AXIS, WHICH MEANS IS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH SAID CAM, MEANS FOR ELASTICALLY APPLYING SAID ABUTMENT AGAINST SAID CAM, AND, FOR ALL THE HEADLAMPS OF THE VEHICLE, AN ELECTRIC SENSOR OF THE STATE-OF-LOADING OF THE VEHICLE, ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SAID SENSOR, SAID BATTERY OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STRIPS CORRESPONDING TO ALL THE HEADLAMPS, MEANS FOR PROVIDING A MOMENTARY ENERGIZATION OF SAID STRIPS BY SAID SENSOR AS A FUNCTION OF THE STATE OF LOADING OF THE VEHICLE, AND, FOR EACH HEADLAMP, MEANS FOR AXIALLY MOVING SAID CAM AWAY FROM SAID ABUTMENT DURING SAID MOMENTARY ENERGIZATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
AN AUTOMATIC REGULATOR OF THE INCLINATION ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS OF THE OPTICAL UNIT OF THE HEADLAMPS OF A VEHICLE HAVING A BATTERY, AS A FUNCTION OF THE LOAD ON THE VEHICLE, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, FOR EACH HEADLAMP OF SAID VEHICLE, A BI-METAL STRIP, MEANS FOR FIXEDLY SECURING ONE END OF SAID STRIP TO THE VEHICLE, A ROTATABLE ABUTMENT RIGIDLY CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID STRIP, AN AXIALLY-MOVABLE STATE-OF-LOADING CAM COAXIAL WITH SAID STRIP, MEANS FOR SWIVELLING SAID OPTICAL UNIT OF THE HEADLAMP ABOUT ITS HORIZONTAL AXIS, WHICH MEANS IS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED WITH SAID CAM, MEANS FOR ELASTICALLY APPLYING SAID ABUTMENT AGAINST SAID CAM, AND, FOR ALL THE HEADLAMPS OF THE VEHICLE, AN ELECTRIC SENSOR OF THE STATE-OF-LOADING OF THE VEHICLE, ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN SAID SENSOR, SAID BATTERY OF THE VEHICLE AND THE STRIPS CORRESPONDING TO ALL THE HEADLAMPS, MEANS FOR PROVIDING A MOMENTARY ENERGIZATION OF SAID STRIPS BY SAID SENSOR AS A FUNCTION OF THE STATE OF LOADING OF THE VEHICLE, AND, FOR EACH HEADLAMP, MEANS FOR AXIALLY MOVING SAID CAM AWAY FROM SAID ABUTMENT DURING SAID MOMENTARY ENERGIZATION.
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) | 1970-06-26 | 1970-12-26 | 1971-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-26 | 1974-12-26 | 1975-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-26 | 1978-12-26 | 1979-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |