US3087342A
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Piston-crank connector assembly for two-cycle engines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-04-04
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1980-04-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred M Caddell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:32
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H21/00; F16H21/10; F16H21/16; F16H21/18; F16H21/22; F16H21/28; F02; F02B; F02B25/00; F16C; F16C9/00; F16C9/04; F02B2720/00; F02B2720/23; F02B2720/237; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18056; Y10T74/18144; Y10T74/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
THE COMBINATION WITH A ROTATABLE CRANK ASSEMBLY AND A PISTON RECIPROCATED THEREBY, OF A ROD CONSTRUCTION OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID PISTON AND TO SAID CRANK ASSEMBLY, A CRANKPIN OF SAID ASSEMBLY FOR ESTABLISHING A CRANKTHROW CYCLE, SAID CRANKPIN HAVING A ROUNDED SURFACE AND A CAM INTEGRATED WITH AND EXTENDING RADIALLY THEREFROM, SAID ROD CONSTRUCTION INCLUDING A STRUCTURE MOUNTED AROUND SAID CRANKPIN, SAID STRUCTURE BEING COMPRISED OF TWO HALVES AND HAVING MEANS FOR BEING SECURED EACH TO THE OTHER, BEARING ASSEMBLIES MOUNTED IN SAID STRUCTURE AND ENVELOPING SAID CRANKPIN ON EACH SIDE OF SAID CAM FOR PERMITTING ANTI-FRICTIONAL ROTATION OF SAID STRUCTURE THEREAROUND, A CONSTRUCTION FORMING A HOUSING APPENDAGE FOR ANTI-FRICTIONALLY ENCLOSING SAID STRUCTURE, SAID APPENDAGE BEING ADAPTED RELATIVE TO SAID STRUCTURE TO UNDERGO RECIPROCAL MOVEMENTS EQUIVALENT TO THE RADIAL PROJECTION OF THE CAM DURING THE ROTATION OF SAID CRANK ASSEMBLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
THE COMBINATION WITH A ROTATABLE CRANK ASSEMBLY AND A PISTON RECIPROCATED THEREBY, OF A ROD CONSTRUCTION OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID PISTON AND TO SAID CRANK ASSEMBLY, A CRANKPIN OF SAID ASSEMBLY FOR ESTABLISHING A CRANKTHROW CYCLE, SAID CRANKPIN HAVING A ROUNDED SURFACE AND A CAM INTEGRATED WITH AND EXTENDING RADIALLY THEREFROM, SAID ROD CONSTRUCTION INCLUDING A STRUCTURE MOUNTED AROUND SAID CRANKPIN, SAID STRUCTURE BEING COMPRISED OF TWO HALVES AND HAVING MEANS FOR BEING SECURED EACH TO THE OTHER, BEARING ASSEMBLIES MOUNTED IN SAID STRUCTURE AND ENVELOPING SAID CRANKPIN ON EACH SIDE OF SAID CAM FOR PERMITTING ANTI-FRICTIONAL ROTATION OF SAID STRUCTURE THEREAROUND, A CONSTRUCTION FORMING A HOUSING APPENDAGE FOR ANTI-FRICTIONALLY ENCLOSING SAID STRUCTURE, SAID APPENDAGE BEING ADAPTED RELATIVE TO SAID STRUCTURE TO UNDERGO RECIPROCAL MOVEMENTS EQUIVALENT TO THE RADIAL PROJECTION OF THE CAM DURING THE ROTATION OF SAID CRANK ASSEMBLY.
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) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |