US3079183A
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Ball joint assembly
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-12-19
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1980-12-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James O Melton
- 👤 Thomas B Wilkinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:41
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C11/00; F16C11/04; F16C11/06; F16C11/0666; F16C11/0676; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32606; Y10T403/32631; Y10T403/32647; Y10T403/32655
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY FOR PIVOTALLY INTERCONNECTING TWO MEMBERS, COMPRISING: A BODY HAVING A SOCKET PORTION AND ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION WITH ONE OF SAID MEMBERS, SAID SOCKET PORTION HAVING AN OPENING THEREIN; A BALL MEMBER IN SAID SOCKET; A STUD OF SMALLER DIAMETER THAN SAID OPENING SECURED TO SAID BALL MEMBER AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING FOR CONNECTION TO THE OTHER OF SAID PIVOTALLY INTERCONNECTED MEMBERS; A FIRST HIGH DENSITY RESIN WASHER OF A CONFIGURATION COMPLEMENTARY TO SAID SOCKET AROUND SAID STUD IN JUXTAPOSITION TO THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF SAID SOCKET; A METALLIC WASHER AROUND SAID STUD, SAID METALLIC WASHER HAVING RECESSES IN BOTH ITS OPPOSED PLANAR SURFACES; A SECOND HIGH DENSITY RESIN WASHER AROUND SAID STUD FRICTIONALLY RETAINED IN THE RECESS IN SAID METALLIC
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) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |