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US3077119A
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Friction drive means particularly adapted for radio tuners
Assignee: Northrop Grumman Space and Mission Systems Corp
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Filing: 1961-07-24
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Granted: 1963-02-12
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Expires: 1981-07-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward C Horton
- 👤 John H Teaf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:05
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H13/00; F16H13/02; H; H03; H03J; H03J1/00; H03J1/06; H03J1/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
TORQUE TRANSMITTING MEANS FOR ROTATING A DRIVEN SHAFT IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS A DRIVING SHAFT POSITIONED AT AN ANGLE WITH RESPECT THERETO COMPRISING: AN ANNULAR, FRUSTO-CONICAL MEMBER RIGIDLY SECURED TO ONE OF SAID SHAFTS TO ROTATE THEREWITH, A PAIR OF FRICTION DISCS RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE OTHER OF SAID SHAFTS TO ROTATE THEREWITH, SAID DISCS AND SAID MEMBER BEING POSITIONED RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER SUCH THAT SAID DISCS FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE THE RADIALLY INNER EDGE OF SAID ANNULAR MEMBER AND TRANSMIT ROTATION IN THE SAME DIRECTION BETWEEN SAID SHAFTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
TORQUE TRANSMITTING MEANS FOR ROTATING A DRIVEN SHAFT IN THE SAME DIRECTION AS A DRIVING SHAFT POSITIONED AT AN ANGLE WITH RESPECT THERETO COMPRISING: AN ANNULAR, FRUSTO-CONICAL MEMBER RIGIDLY SECURED TO ONE OF SAID SHAFTS TO ROTATE THEREWITH, A PAIR OF FRICTION DISCS RIGIDLY SECURED TO THE OTHER OF SAID SHAFTS TO ROTATE THEREWITH, SAID DISCS AND SAID MEMBER BEING POSITIONED RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER SUCH THAT SAID DISCS FRICTIONALLY ENGAGE THE RADIALLY INNER EDGE OF SAID ANNULAR MEMBER AND TRANSMIT ROTATION IN THE SAME DIRECTION BETWEEN SAID SHAFTS.
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) | 1966-02-11 | 1966-08-13 | 1967-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-11 | 1970-08-13 | 1971-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-11 | 1974-08-13 | 1975-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |