US3076351A
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Assignee: Holley Performance Products Inc
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Filing: 1960-04-07
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Granted: 1963-02-05
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Expires: 1980-04-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James R Moss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:40
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H27/00; F16H27/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
INTERMITTENT MOTION STRUCTURE COMPRISING A ROTATABLE DRIVE SHAFT, A DRIVE GEAR RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID DRIVE SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, A SECOND SHAFT POSITIONED PARALLEL TO AND LATERALLY OFFSET FROM SAID DRIVE SHAFT, A CAM GEAR MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND SHAFT FOR ROTATION AND IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID DRIVE GEAR, A CAM HAVING A RADIALLY VARIABLE CAM SURFACE SECURED TO SAID CAM GEAR FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, A PIVOT ARM POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID DRIVE GEAR AND CAM ONE END OF WHICH IS SLEEVED OVER SAID DRIVE SHAFT FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT THEREABOUT, A CAM FOLLOWER MEMBER SECURED TO ONE SIDE OF THE OTHER END OF SAID PIVOT ARM ENGAGED WITH SAID CAM SURFACE, AND A FOLLOWER GEAR SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE OTHER END OF THE PIVOT ARM AND ENGAGED WITH THE DRIVE GEAR WHEREBY ON CONTINUOUS UNIFORM ROTATION OF THE DRIVE GEAR INTERMITTENT ROTARY MOTION OF THE FOLLOWER GEAR IS PRODUCED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
INTERMITTENT MOTION STRUCTURE COMPRISING A ROTATABLE DRIVE SHAFT, A DRIVE GEAR RIGIDLY SECURED TO SAID DRIVE SHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, A SECOND SHAFT POSITIONED PARALLEL TO AND LATERALLY OFFSET FROM SAID DRIVE SHAFT, A CAM GEAR MOUNTED ON SAID SECOND SHAFT FOR ROTATION AND IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID DRIVE GEAR, A CAM HAVING A RADIALLY VARIABLE CAM SURFACE SECURED TO SAID CAM GEAR FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, A PIVOT ARM POSITIONED BETWEEN SAID DRIVE GEAR AND CAM ONE END OF WHICH IS SLEEVED OVER SAID DRIVE SHAFT FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT THEREABOUT, A CAM FOLLOWER MEMBER SECURED TO ONE SIDE OF THE OTHER END OF SAID PIVOT ARM ENGAGED WITH SAID CAM SURFACE, AND A FOLLOWER GEAR SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE OTHER END OF THE PIVOT ARM AND ENGAGED WITH THE DRIVE GEAR WHEREBY ON CONTINUOUS UNIFORM ROTATION OF THE DRIVE GEAR INTERMITTENT ROTARY MOTION OF THE FOLLOWER GEAR IS 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) | 1966-02-04 | 1966-08-06 | 1967-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-04 | 1970-08-06 | 1971-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-04 | 1974-08-06 | 1975-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |