US3089662A
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Clutch for automatic shoveling machines and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-02-05
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Granted: 1963-05-14
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Expires: 1980-02-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mentor C Addicks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 01:13
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66D; B66D1/00; B66D1/60; B66D1/80; B66D1/02; B66D1/14; B66D1/16; B66D1/26; B66D2700/00; B66D2700/01; B66D2700/0125; B66D2700/0166; B66D2700/0175
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
IN A CABLE WINDING MACHINE, EMBODYING A CABLE WINDING MEMBER JOURNALED FOR ROTATABLE MOVEMENT, A ROTARY DRIVING MEMBER, ONE OF SAID MEMEBERS CIRCUMSCRIBING THE OTHER MEMBER, COUPLING MEANS CARRIED BY ONE OF SAID MEMBERS AND ROTATABLE THEREWITH COACTING BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS FOR ESTABLISHING A LOW TORQUE COUPLING FORCE BETWEEN SAID MEMBER, MEANS FOR ADJUSTING SAID LOW TORQUE COUPLING FORCE SUFFICIENT TO INHIBIT RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS DURING THE PAYING OUT OF CABLE UNDER CONDITIONS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO VARIATION IN TORQUE REQUIREMENTS, AND RELEASABLE MEANS ALSO CARRIED BY ONE OF SAID MEMBERS AND ROTATABLE THEREWITH COACTING DIRECTLY WITH LAST NAMED MEANS AND IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE ADJUSTMENT THEREOF TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE THE COUPLING FORCE BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS DURING THE WINDING OF CABLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
IN A CABLE WINDING MACHINE, EMBODYING A CABLE WINDING MEMBER JOURNALED FOR ROTATABLE MOVEMENT, A ROTARY DRIVING MEMBER, ONE OF SAID MEMEBERS CIRCUMSCRIBING THE OTHER MEMBER, COUPLING MEANS CARRIED BY ONE OF SAID MEMBERS AND ROTATABLE THEREWITH COACTING BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS FOR ESTABLISHING A LOW TORQUE COUPLING FORCE BETWEEN SAID MEMBER, MEANS FOR ADJUSTING SAID LOW TORQUE COUPLING FORCE SUFFICIENT TO INHIBIT RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS DURING THE PAYING OUT OF CABLE UNDER CONDITIONS WHICH ARE SUBJECT TO VARIATION IN TORQUE REQUIREMENTS, AND RELEASABLE MEANS ALSO CARRIED BY ONE OF SAID MEMBERS AND ROTATABLE THEREWITH COACTING DIRECTLY WITH LAST NAMED MEANS AND IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO THE ADJUSTMENT THEREOF TO SUBSTANTIALLY INCREASE THE COUPLING FORCE BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS DURING THE WINDING OF CABLE.
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) | 1966-05-13 | 1966-11-12 | 1967-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-13 | 1970-11-12 | 1971-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-13 | 1974-11-12 | 1975-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |