US3077796A
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Gearing means
Assignee: New York Air Brake LLC
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Filing: 1961-08-07
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Granted: 1963-02-19
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Expires: 1981-08-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert D Johnson
- 👤 Melvin L Kent
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:34
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H3/00; F16H3/44; F16H3/46; F16H3/48; F16H3/52; F16H3/54; F02; F02N; F02N15/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A VARIABLE-SPEED GEARING SYSTEM COMPRISING A SUPPORT; FIRST AND SECOND ROTARY SHAFTS CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORT; A PLANETARY GEARING ARRANGEMENT INCLUDING SUN, PLANET AND RING GEARS, AND A PLANET CARRIER CARRYING SAID PLANET GEAR; FIRST AND SECOND OPPOSITELY-SET ONE-WAY OVERRUNNING CLUTCHES ENGAGEABLE TO CONNECT SAID FIRST SHAFT WITH SAID SUN GEAR AND WITH SAID PLANET CARRIER, RESPECTIVELY; THIRD AND FOURTH OPPOSITELY-SET ONE-WAY OVERRUNNING CLUTCHES ENGAGEABLE TO CONNECT SAID SECOND SHAFT WITH SAID SUN GEAR AND WITH SAID PLANET CARRIER, RESPECTIVELY, SAID FIRST AND FOURTH CLUTCHES HAVING THE SAME SET; A FIFTH CLUTCH ENGAGEABLE TO CONNECT SAID RING GEAR WITH SAID PLANET CARRIER; AND MEANS LOCKING SAID RING GEAR WITH SAID SUPPORT WHEN SAID FIFTH CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A VARIABLE-SPEED GEARING SYSTEM COMPRISING A SUPPORT; FIRST AND SECOND ROTARY SHAFTS CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORT; A PLANETARY GEARING ARRANGEMENT INCLUDING SUN, PLANET AND RING GEARS, AND A PLANET CARRIER CARRYING SAID PLANET GEAR; FIRST AND SECOND OPPOSITELY-SET ONE-WAY OVERRUNNING CLUTCHES ENGAGEABLE TO CONNECT SAID FIRST SHAFT WITH SAID SUN GEAR AND WITH SAID PLANET CARRIER, RESPECTIVELY; THIRD AND FOURTH OPPOSITELY-SET ONE-WAY OVERRUNNING CLUTCHES ENGAGEABLE TO CONNECT SAID SECOND SHAFT WITH SAID SUN GEAR AND WITH SAID PLANET CARRIER, RESPECTIVELY, SAID FIRST AND FOURTH CLUTCHES HAVING THE SAME SET; A FIFTH CLUTCH ENGAGEABLE TO CONNECT SAID RING GEAR WITH SAID PLANET CARRIER; AND MEANS LOCKING SAID RING GEAR WITH SAID SUPPORT WHEN SAID FIFTH CLUTCH IS DISENGAGED.
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) | 1966-02-18 | 1966-08-20 | 1967-02-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-18 | 1970-08-20 | 1971-02-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-18 | 1974-08-20 | 1975-02-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |