US3091102A
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Universal joint
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-03-24
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Granted: 1963-05-28
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Expires: 1981-03-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dorothy E Linderme
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:48
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D3/00; F16D3/16; F16D3/26; F16D3/265
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A UNIVERSAL JOINT COMPRISING A DRIVE MEMBER; A DRIVEN MEMBER; ONE OF SAID MEMBES HAVING A CYLINDRICAL CHAMBER THEREIN; LONGITUDINAL DIAMETRICALLY SPACED GROOVES FORMED IN THE CYLINDRICAL SURFACE OF THE CHAMBER; A ROLLER HAVING ITS PERIPHERAL EDGE RECEIVED IN SAID GROOVES SO THAT THE ROLLER CAN ROTATE ABOUT ITS AXIS AND ENJOY LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT WITHIN THE CHAMBER; A POCKET EXTENDING FROM SAID CHAMBER AXIALLY INWARDLY WITHIN SAID ONE MEMBER; A DISC FLOATABLY POSITIONED WITHIN THE CHAMBER BETWEEN THE POCKET AND ROLLER; A COMPRESSION SPRING DISPOSED WITHIN POCKET AND ENGAGED WITH THE DISC TO URGE SAME AGAINST AN EDGE PORTION OF THE ROLLER; A SLOT FORMED IN THE ROLLER; THE OTHER END MEMBER HAVING AN END PORTION CONTOURED TO DEFINE TWO OPPOSITELY FACING FLAT SURFACES ABUTTING AGAINST THE SURFACES FORMED BY THE SLOT; AND A PIVOT PIN EXTENDING THROUGH THE ROLLER AND AFOREMENTIONED END PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A UNIVERSAL JOINT COMPRISING A DRIVE MEMBER; A DRIVEN MEMBER; ONE OF SAID MEMBES HAVING A CYLINDRICAL CHAMBER THEREIN; LONGITUDINAL DIAMETRICALLY SPACED GROOVES FORMED IN THE CYLINDRICAL SURFACE OF THE CHAMBER; A ROLLER HAVING ITS PERIPHERAL EDGE RECEIVED IN SAID GROOVES SO THAT THE ROLLER CAN ROTATE ABOUT ITS AXIS AND ENJOY LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT WITHIN THE CHAMBER; A POCKET EXTENDING FROM SAID CHAMBER AXIALLY INWARDLY WITHIN SAID ONE MEMBER; A DISC FLOATABLY POSITIONED WITHIN THE CHAMBER BETWEEN THE POCKET AND ROLLER; A COMPRESSION SPRING DISPOSED WITHIN POCKET AND ENGAGED WITH THE DISC TO URGE SAME AGAINST AN EDGE PORTION OF THE ROLLER; A SLOT FORMED IN THE ROLLER; THE OTHER END MEMBER HAVING AN END PORTION CONTOURED TO DEFINE TWO OPPOSITELY FACING FLAT SURFACES ABUTTING AGAINST THE SURFACES FORMED BY THE SLOT; AND A PIVOT PIN EXTENDING THROUGH THE ROLLER AND AFOREMENTIONED END PORTION.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-05-27 | 1966-11-26 | 1967-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-27 | 1970-11-26 | 1971-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-27 | 1974-11-26 | 1975-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |