US3207055A
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Automotive diagnostic system with automatic ventilation
Assignee: ExxonMobil Oil Corp
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Filing: 1962-11-30
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Granted: 1965-09-21
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Expires: 1982-11-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles R Smail
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 21:29
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
AN AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM COMPRISING MEANS DEFINING AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE DRIVEWAY, A TEST STATION ON SAID DRIVEWAY, MEANS DEFINING AN ENCLOSURE OVER SAID DRIVEWAY AND SAID TEST STATION, TESTING MEANS TO TEST AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE AT SAID TEST STATION, VENTILLATION MEANS OPERABLE TO EXHAUST AIR FROM SAID ENCLOSURE, MEANS AT SAID TEST STATION ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE AT SAID TEST STATION TO SENSE THE RUNNING OF SUCH ENGINE AND PRODUCE AN OUTPUT SIGNAL WHENEVER SUCH ENGINE IS RUNNING BOTH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION OF SUCH VEHICLE IS ENGAGED AND WHEN THE TRANSMISSION OF SUCH VEHICLE IS DISENGAGED, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID SIGNAL TO CAUSE SAID VENTILLATION MEANS TO EXHAUST AIR FROM SAID ENCLOSURE AT AN INCREASED RATE WHENEVER SAID SIGNAL IS BEING PRODUCED
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
AN AUTOMOTIVE DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM COMPRISING MEANS DEFINING AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE DRIVEWAY, A TEST STATION ON SAID DRIVEWAY, MEANS DEFINING AN ENCLOSURE OVER SAID DRIVEWAY AND SAID TEST STATION, TESTING MEANS TO TEST AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE AT SAID TEST STATION, VENTILLATION MEANS OPERABLE TO EXHAUST AIR FROM SAID ENCLOSURE, MEANS AT SAID TEST STATION ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED DIRECTLY TO THE ENGINE OF THE VEHICLE AT SAID TEST STATION TO SENSE THE RUNNING OF SUCH ENGINE AND PRODUCE AN OUTPUT SIGNAL WHENEVER SUCH ENGINE IS RUNNING BOTH WHEN THE TRANSMISSION OF SUCH VEHICLE IS ENGAGED AND WHEN THE TRANSMISSION OF SUCH VEHICLE IS DISENGAGED, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID SIGNAL TO CAUSE SAID VENTILLATION MEANS TO EXHAUST AIR FROM SAID ENCLOSURE AT AN INCREASED RATE WHENEVER SAID SIGNAL IS BEING PRODUCED
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) | 1968-09-20 | 1969-03-22 | 1969-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-20 | 1973-03-22 | 1973-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-20 | 1977-03-22 | 1977-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |