US3077244A
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Damping assembly
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-09-15
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Granted: 1963-02-12
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Expires: 1981-09-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John M Evjen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:48
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F37/00; D06F37/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
FOR USE WITH A FLAT MEMBER FORMING PART OF A SYSTEM OSCILLATIVE IN UP TO THREE DIMENSIONS, A DAMPING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A PAIR OF DAMPING PADS RESPECTIVELY HAVING FLAT FRONT SURFACES FACING TOWARD EACH OTHER AND ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID FLAT MEMBER IN RUBBING RELATION THERETO, EACH SAID PAD HAVING A BACK SURFACE WITH A PROJECTION EXTENDING THEREFROM FORMED AS A SEGMENT OF A CIRCLE IN A PLANE PERPENDICULAR TO SAID FRONT SURFACE OF SAID PAD, AND SIDE SURFACES JOINING SAID FRONT AND BACK SURFACES; AND BIASING MEANS ADAPTED TO BIAS SAID PADS TOWARD EACH OTHER, SAID BIASING MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF CENTRAL END PORTIONS FORMED AS ARCS OF CIRCLES CONCAVE RELATIVE TO SAID PAD PROJECTIONS RESPECTIVELY AND OF LIKE RADIUS SO AS TO RECEIVE SAID PROJECTIONS IN MATING RELATION THEREWITH, SAID BIASING MEANS FURTHER
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
FOR USE WITH A FLAT MEMBER FORMING PART OF A SYSTEM OSCILLATIVE IN UP TO THREE DIMENSIONS, A DAMPING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A PAIR OF DAMPING PADS RESPECTIVELY HAVING FLAT FRONT SURFACES FACING TOWARD EACH OTHER AND ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID FLAT MEMBER IN RUBBING RELATION THERETO, EACH SAID PAD HAVING A BACK SURFACE WITH A PROJECTION EXTENDING THEREFROM FORMED AS A SEGMENT OF A CIRCLE IN A PLANE PERPENDICULAR TO SAID FRONT SURFACE OF SAID PAD, AND SIDE SURFACES JOINING SAID FRONT AND BACK SURFACES; AND BIASING MEANS ADAPTED TO BIAS SAID PADS TOWARD EACH OTHER, SAID BIASING MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF CENTRAL END PORTIONS FORMED AS ARCS OF CIRCLES CONCAVE RELATIVE TO SAID PAD PROJECTIONS RESPECTIVELY AND OF LIKE RADIUS SO AS TO RECEIVE SAID PROJECTIONS IN MATING RELATION THEREWITH, SAID BIASING MEANS FURTHER
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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) | 1966-02-11 | 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 |