US3095216A
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Mechanical automatic step
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1960-09-09
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Granted: 1963-06-25
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Expires: 1980-09-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Horace L Browne
- 👤 Robert A Myers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:27
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R3/00; B60R3/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, A VEHICLE BODY, A DOOR SUPPORTED FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT BY SAID BODY, A MOVABLE STEP, LINKAGE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID STEP AND TO SAID BODY ALLOWING SWINGING MOVEMENT OF SAID STEP FROM AN OPERATIVE TO A STORAGE POSITION, A FIRST LINK PIVOTED AT ONE END TO SAID STEP AND AT THE OTHER END TO SAID BODY, A BELL CRANK PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED BY SAID BODY AND HAVING AN EXTENDING ARM, A SECOND LINK PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID ARM AND SAID FIRST LINK, AND AN ACTUATING ROD OPERATIVELY CONNECTED AT ONE END THEREOF TO SAID DOOR FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH, THE OTHER END OF SAID ROD BEING OPERATIVELY NECTION BETWEEN SAID SECOND LINK AND SAID ARM LYING BELOW A LINE CONNECTING THE POINT OF PIVOTAL SUPPORT OF SAID BELL CRANK AND THE PIVOTAL CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID SECOND LINK AND SAID FIRST LINK WHEN SAID STEP IS IN ITS OPERATIVE POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, A VEHICLE BODY, A DOOR SUPPORTED FOR SWINGING MOVEMENT BY SAID BODY, A MOVABLE STEP, LINKAGE MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID STEP AND TO SAID BODY ALLOWING SWINGING MOVEMENT OF SAID STEP FROM AN OPERATIVE TO A STORAGE POSITION, A FIRST LINK PIVOTED AT ONE END TO SAID STEP AND AT THE OTHER END TO SAID BODY, A BELL CRANK PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED BY SAID BODY AND HAVING AN EXTENDING ARM, A SECOND LINK PIVOTALLY CONNECTING SAID ARM AND SAID FIRST LINK, AND AN ACTUATING ROD OPERATIVELY CONNECTED AT ONE END THEREOF TO SAID DOOR FOR MOVEMENT THEREWITH, THE OTHER END OF SAID ROD BEING OPERATIVELY NECTION BETWEEN SAID SECOND LINK AND SAID ARM LYING BELOW A LINE CONNECTING THE POINT OF PIVOTAL SUPPORT OF SAID BELL CRANK AND THE PIVOTAL CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID SECOND LINK AND SAID FIRST LINK WHEN SAID STEP IS IN ITS OPERATIVE POSITION.
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) | 1966-06-24 | 1966-12-24 | 1967-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-24 | 1970-12-24 | 1971-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-24 | 1974-12-24 | 1975-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |