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Dual-range forward drive with range reverse
Assignee: Deere and Co
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Filing: 1961-06-02
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Granted: 1963-06-18
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Expires: 1981-06-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry A Ferguson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:25
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H37/00; F16H37/02; F16H37/04; F16H37/042; F16H37/046; F16H2702/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
HIGH-LOW-REVERSE DRIVE MECHANISM, COMPRISING: A HOLLOW FORE-AND-AFT DRIVE SHAFT HAVING FRONT AND REAR ENDS; A CARRIER SHAFT EXTENDING COAXIALLY LOOSELY THROUGH THE DRIVE SHAFT AND HAVING FRONT AND REAR ENDS RESPECTIVELY AHEAD OF AND BEHIND THE FRONT AND REAR ENDS OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT; A COAXIAL FRONT CLUTCH SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE AND DISENGAGEABLE BETWEEN SAID FRONT ENDS OF THE SHAFTS; EPICYCLIC GEARING AT THE REAR ENDS OF SAID SHAFTS, INCLUDING A CARRIER FIXED TO THE REAR END OF THE CARRIER SHAFT AND JOURNALING A PLANET PINION, A SUN GEAR COAXIAL WITH THE SHAFTS AND MESHING WITH THE PINION, AND A COAXIAL RING GEAR MESHING WITH THE PINION; AN OUTPUT MEMBER CONNECTED TO ONE OF THE GEARS; A REAR CLUTCH COAXIALLY; SPACED BEHIND THE FRONT CLUTCH AND INCLUDING A DRIVE PART FIXED TO THE REAR END OF THE DRIVE SHAFT AND A DRIVEN PART FIXED TO THE OTHER GEAR AND SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE AND DISENGAGEABLE TO CONNECT AND DISCONNECT SAID PARTS; A FRONT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
HIGH-LOW-REVERSE DRIVE MECHANISM, COMPRISING: A HOLLOW FORE-AND-AFT DRIVE SHAFT HAVING FRONT AND REAR ENDS; A CARRIER SHAFT EXTENDING COAXIALLY LOOSELY THROUGH THE DRIVE SHAFT AND HAVING FRONT AND REAR ENDS RESPECTIVELY AHEAD OF AND BEHIND THE FRONT AND REAR ENDS OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT; A COAXIAL FRONT CLUTCH SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE AND DISENGAGEABLE BETWEEN SAID FRONT ENDS OF THE SHAFTS; EPICYCLIC GEARING AT THE REAR ENDS OF SAID SHAFTS, INCLUDING A CARRIER FIXED TO THE REAR END OF THE CARRIER SHAFT AND JOURNALING A PLANET PINION, A SUN GEAR COAXIAL WITH THE SHAFTS AND MESHING WITH THE PINION, AND A COAXIAL RING GEAR MESHING WITH THE PINION; AN OUTPUT MEMBER CONNECTED TO ONE OF THE GEARS; A REAR CLUTCH COAXIALLY; SPACED BEHIND THE FRONT CLUTCH AND INCLUDING A DRIVE PART FIXED TO THE REAR END OF THE DRIVE SHAFT AND A DRIVEN PART FIXED TO THE OTHER GEAR AND SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE AND DISENGAGEABLE TO CONNECT AND DISCONNECT SAID PARTS; A FRONT
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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) | 1966-06-17 | 1966-12-17 | 1967-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-17 | 1970-12-17 | 1971-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-17 | 1974-12-17 | 1975-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |