US3073634A
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Ball and socket joints
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-09-22
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1979-09-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gottschald Rudolf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 00:56
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C11/00; F16C11/04; F16C11/06; F16C11/068; F16C11/0619; F16C11/0623; F16C11/0628; F16C11/0633; F16C2300/00; F16C2300/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32606; Y10T403/32631; Y10T403/32737; Y10T403/32771
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
126 words
A BALL AND SOCKET JOINT COMPRISING: A BALL CASING; A BALL BOLT; A HEAD ON SAID BOLT; AT LEAST TWO BEARING CUPS SURROUNDING SAID BOLT HEAD AND MOUNTED IN SAID CASING, AND AN INSERT OF RESILIENT POROUS MATERIAL IMPREGNATED WITH LUBRICANT AND ENGAGING SAID BOLT HEAD ADJACENT ONE OF SAID CUPS; AT LEAST ONE OF SAID CUPS RESILIENTLY BEARING AGAINST SAID BOLT HEAD SO THAT THE MOVEMENT OF SAID RESILIENTLY BEARING CUP DURING OPERATION OF SAID JOINT COMPRESSES SAID INSERT TO EFFECT A PUMPING ACTION SUPPLY OF LUBRICANT TO THE SURFACE OF SAID BOLT HEAD; A RESILIENT PLATE IN CONTACT WITH SAID INSERT; A SPRING PRESSING SAID PLATE INTO INTIMATE CONTACT WITH SAID INSERT; AND A CAP ENGAGING SAID CASING AND MAINTAINING SAID SPRING IN POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
126 words
A BALL AND SOCKET JOINT COMPRISING: A BALL CASING; A BALL BOLT; A HEAD ON SAID BOLT; AT LEAST TWO BEARING CUPS SURROUNDING SAID BOLT HEAD AND MOUNTED IN SAID CASING, AND AN INSERT OF RESILIENT POROUS MATERIAL IMPREGNATED WITH LUBRICANT AND ENGAGING SAID BOLT HEAD ADJACENT ONE OF SAID CUPS; AT LEAST ONE OF SAID CUPS RESILIENTLY BEARING AGAINST SAID BOLT HEAD SO THAT THE MOVEMENT OF SAID RESILIENTLY BEARING CUP DURING OPERATION OF SAID JOINT COMPRESSES SAID INSERT TO EFFECT A PUMPING ACTION SUPPLY OF LUBRICANT TO THE SURFACE OF SAID BOLT HEAD; A RESILIENT PLATE IN CONTACT WITH SAID INSERT; A SPRING PRESSING SAID PLATE INTO INTIMATE CONTACT WITH SAID INSERT; AND A CAP ENGAGING SAID CASING AND MAINTAINING SAID SPRING IN 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) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |