US3822669A
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Emergency brake lever position indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-06-05
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Granted: 1974-07-09
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Expires: 1993-06-05
Abstract
Abstract An elongated member is pivotally secured to the instrument panel of a vehicle at a point intermediate the ends but adjacent one end. Means interconnect the one end of the member to the emergency brake lever in such manner that when the lever is positioned to lock the brakes, the member is inclined with the other end raised and when the lever is positioned to unlock the brakes, the member is disposed horizontally. The means includes a cable extending between the one end of the member and the lever as well as a spring to damp the motion of the member and prevent oscillation.
Inventors
- 👤 A Schrag
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:38
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60T; B60T17/00; B60T17/18; B60T17/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
234 words
A device for use in a vehicle having an emergency brake lever and a front instrument panel with a horizontal shelf thereover for providing an accurate visual non-electric indication of the position of the lever, said device comprising: an elongated member extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal axis of the vehicle and disposed above the shelf; first means disposed intermediate the ends of the member but adjacent one end thereof to pivotally support the member, said first means being secured to the shelf, said member being pivoted into an essentially horizontal position when the lever is released and the brakes unlocked, said member being pivoted into an inclined position with the other end of the member being raised above the one end of the member when the lever is placed in a position to lock the brakes; and second means connected between the member and the lever to position the member in accordance with the lever position and to damp the motion of the member to prevent oscillation thereof, the second means including a cable connected between the lever and the one end of the member and a coil spring disposed concentrically about the cable adjacent the member, the end of the spring remote from the member being secured to the cable, the other end of the spring being free to move and receiving said one end of the member.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
234 words
A device for use in a vehicle having an emergency brake lever and a front instrument panel with a horizontal shelf thereover for providing an accurate visual non-electric indication of the position of the lever, said device comprising: an elongated member extending in a direction generally perpendicular to the horizontal longitudinal axis of the vehicle and disposed above the shelf; first means disposed intermediate the ends of the member but adjacent one end thereof to pivotally support the member, said first means being secured to the shelf, said member being pivoted into an essentially horizontal position when the lever is released and the brakes unlocked, said member being pivoted into an inclined position with the other end of the member being raised above the one end of the member when the lever is placed in a position to lock the brakes; and second means connected between the member and the lever to position the member in accordance with the lever position and to damp the motion of the member to prevent oscillation thereof, the second means including a cable connected between the lever and the one end of the member and a coil spring disposed concentrically about the cable adjacent the member, the end of the spring remote from the member being secured to the cable, the other end of the spring being free to move and receiving said one end of the member.
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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) | 1977-07-08 | 1978-01-07 | 1978-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-07-08 | 1982-01-07 | 1982-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-07-08 | 1986-01-07 | 1986-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |