US3073887A
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Cable vibration damper
Assignee: Schwitzer Corp
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Filing: 1960-12-05
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1980-12-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sanford A Mcgavern
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 15:54
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F7/00; F16F7/10; F16F7/104; F16F7/108; H; H02; H02G; H02G7/00; H02G7/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A CABLE VIBRATION DAMPER COMPRISING: A BODY HAVING MEANS FOR ATTACHMENT TO A CABLE, A FIRST PAIR OF RESILIENT ARMS FORMED OF A MATERIAL HAVING SUBSTANTIAL HYSTERESIS OF INTERNAL FRICTION, SAID ARMS EXTENDING LATERALLY FROM SAID BODY IN A CURVE AND JOINING A SECOND PAIR OF RESILIENT ARMS FORMED OF SAID MATERIAL AND EXTENDING TOWARD EACH OTHER AND JOINED BY A PORTION CARRYING AN INERTIA WEIGHT WHEREBY THE MECHANICAL ENERGY GENERATED BY VIBRATORY MOTIONS OF THE CABLE IS DISSIPATED IN HEAT GENERATED BY THE INTERNAL FRICTION IN SAID ARMS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A CABLE VIBRATION DAMPER COMPRISING: A BODY HAVING MEANS FOR ATTACHMENT TO A CABLE, A FIRST PAIR OF RESILIENT ARMS FORMED OF A MATERIAL HAVING SUBSTANTIAL HYSTERESIS OF INTERNAL FRICTION, SAID ARMS EXTENDING LATERALLY FROM SAID BODY IN A CURVE AND JOINING A SECOND PAIR OF RESILIENT ARMS FORMED OF SAID MATERIAL AND EXTENDING TOWARD EACH OTHER AND JOINED BY A PORTION CARRYING AN INERTIA WEIGHT WHEREBY THE MECHANICAL ENERGY GENERATED BY VIBRATORY MOTIONS OF THE CABLE IS DISSIPATED IN HEAT GENERATED BY THE INTERNAL FRICTION IN SAID ARMS.
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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 |