US3087590A
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One-way device
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1960-11-01
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1980-11-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rudolph J Gorsky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:14
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D41/00; F16D41/06; F16D41/064; F16D41/066
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
IN A ONE-WAY DEVICE, THE COMBINATION OF INNER AND OUTER RACES, ONE OF THE RACES HAVING AN ARCUATE RECESS THEREIN PROVIDED WITH SPACED END WALLS AND A CAM SURFACE THEREBETWEEN, A CAGE POSITIONED WHOLLY WITHIN THE RECESS, THE CAGE BEING SO ARRANGED AS TO DEFORM WHEN POSITIONED WITHIN THE RECESS AND THEREBY AFFORD A PRESS FIT AGAINST SAID END WALLS FOR RETAINING THE CAGE WITHIN THE RECESS, A WEDGING ELEMENT SITUATED WITHIN THE CAGE, AND A BIASING ELEMENT URGING THE WEDGING DEVICE TO THE WEDGING POSITION RELATIVE TO THE CAM SURFACE SO AS TO PREVENT RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN THE RACES IN ONE DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
IN A ONE-WAY DEVICE, THE COMBINATION OF INNER AND OUTER RACES, ONE OF THE RACES HAVING AN ARCUATE RECESS THEREIN PROVIDED WITH SPACED END WALLS AND A CAM SURFACE THEREBETWEEN, A CAGE POSITIONED WHOLLY WITHIN THE RECESS, THE CAGE BEING SO ARRANGED AS TO DEFORM WHEN POSITIONED WITHIN THE RECESS AND THEREBY AFFORD A PRESS FIT AGAINST SAID END WALLS FOR RETAINING THE CAGE WITHIN THE RECESS, A WEDGING ELEMENT SITUATED WITHIN THE CAGE, AND A BIASING ELEMENT URGING THE WEDGING DEVICE TO THE WEDGING POSITION RELATIVE TO THE CAM SURFACE SO AS TO PREVENT RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN THE RACES IN ONE DIRECTION.
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 |