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Tilt-telescope steering column

CA 1296599 C · Owner: Trw Inc. · Inventors: Shropshire, David C.; Venable, Fredrick D.

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A steering column having a pair of steering column members arranged coaxially about a first axis. One of the steering column members is axially movable along the first axis relative to the other steering column member. The steering column members are supported for angular movement about a second axis extending transverse to the first axis. A first lock releasably locks the members in one of a plurality of relative axial positions along the first axis. A second lock releasably locks the members in one of a plurality of angular positions about the second axis. A control lever is mounted for pivotal movement toward and away from a neutral position. An actuator operates in response to pivotal …

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  • Granted March 3, 1992. A Canadian patent filed before October 1, 1989 lasted 17 years from grant, so its term ended March 3, 2009.
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FiledApril 22, 1988
GrantedMarch 3, 1992
Term endedMarch 3, 2009
Patent numberCA 1296599 C
Classification (IPC)B62D1/18

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1989199219951998200120042007Application filedApril 22, 1988Patent grantedMarch 3, 1992Term endedMarch 3, 2009

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