US4416064A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1982-06-30
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Granted: 1983-11-22
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Expires: 2002-06-30
Abstract
Abstract An auxiliary device which is secured to the wheel and body of a racing vehicle to determine whether or not the body suspension is adjusted properly.
Inventors
- 👤 Roger W. Hurst
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 04:32
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B5/00; G01B5/0025
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
An auxiliary device for determining a requirement for rear suspension adjustments of a racing vehicle comprising a main body, means for mounting said main body to a body portion of said racing vehicle, with said main body in substantially a horizontal plane, a first rod means for securing said first rod on the center line of a wheel with said first rod substantially perpendicular to a vertical plane through said wheel, a second rod, a bearing-coupling on one end of said second rod, said bearing-coupling adapted to be placed over and along said first rod, said second rod having sufficient length to extend through an aperture in said main body when in use, and a pair of locator means, said pair of locator means having an axial aperture which will slip over said second rod with a frictional fit.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
An auxiliary device for determining a requirement for rear suspension adjustments of a racing vehicle comprising a main body, means for mounting said main body to a body portion of said racing vehicle, with said main body in substantially a horizontal plane, a first rod means for securing said first rod on the center line of a wheel with said first rod substantially perpendicular to a vertical plane through said wheel, a second rod, a bearing-coupling on one end of said second rod, said bearing-coupling adapted to be placed over and along said first rod, said second rod having sufficient length to extend through an aperture in said main body when in use, and a pair of locator means, said pair of locator means having an axial aperture which will slip over said second rod with a frictional fit.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
51 words
An auxiliary device as claimed in claim 1 in which a first loator of said pair of locators is adapted to fit over said second rod below said main body, and a second locator of said pair of locators is adapted to fit over said second rod above said main body.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
An auxiliary device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means for securing said first rod to said wheel is a disc, said disc including a plurality of holes therein by which said disc and rod may be secured to the wheel by lug bolts.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
An auxiliary device as claimed in claim 1 wherein said means for securing said main body to said body portion of said vehicle includes suction cups on pivotable rods mounted on said main body.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
45 words
An auxiliary device as claimed in claim 4 wherein said means for securing said first rod to said wheel is a disc, said disc including a plurality of holes therein by which said disc and rod may be secured to the wheel by lug bolts.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
53 words
An auxiliary device dependent on claim 3, 4 or 5 in which a first locator of said pair of locators is adapted to fit over said second rod below said main body, and a second locator of said pair of locators is adapted to fit over said second rod above said main body.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
50 words
An auxiliary device dependent on claim 4 in which a first locator of said pair of locators is adapted to fit over said second rod below said main body, and a second locator of said pair of locators is adapted to fit over said second rod above said main body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
50 words
An auxiliary device dependent on claim 5 in which a first locator of said pair of locators is adapted to fit over said second rod below said main body, and a second locator of said pair of locators is adapted to fit over said second rod above said main body.
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) | 1986-11-21 | 1987-05-23 | 1987-11-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-11-21 | 1991-05-23 | 1991-11-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-11-21 | 1995-05-23 | 1995-11-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |