US3095068A
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Actuator self-adjusting as to range
Assignee: RH Stearns and Co
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Filing: 1960-08-23
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Granted: 1963-06-25
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Expires: 1980-08-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Quinten A Hansen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:37
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D59/00; F16D59/02; F16D23/00; F16D23/12; F16D55/00; F16D55/24; F16D55/26; F16D55/28; F16D65/00; F16D65/38; F16D65/40; F16D65/52; F16D2055/0004; F16D2055/0058; F16D2121/00; F16D2121/18; F16D2121/20; F16D2121/22; F16D2125/00; F16D2125/18; F16D2125/44; F16D2125/46; F16D2125/48; F16D2125/58; F16D2125/64
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A SELF-ADJUSTING CONNECTION FOR A PART SUBJECT TO VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT IN THE EVENT OF WEAR, SAID CONNECTION INCLUDING AN OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH HAVING RELATIVELY MOVABLE ELEMENTS, ONE OF WHICH HAS MOTION TRANSMITTING CONNECTIONS TO SAID PART AND A CONTRACTILE HELICAL SPRING HAVING WINDINGS ENCIRCLING SAID ELEMENTS, AND FIXED STOP MEANS FOR RELAXING THE CONTRACTILE GRIP OF SAID SPRING UPON ONE OF SAID ELEMENTS WHEN THIS SPRING EXCEEDS A PREDETERMINED RANGE OF MOVEMENT WITH SAID ELEMENTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A SELF-ADJUSTING CONNECTION FOR A PART SUBJECT TO VARIABLE DISPLACEMENT IN THE EVENT OF WEAR, SAID CONNECTION INCLUDING AN OVER-RUNNING CLUTCH HAVING RELATIVELY MOVABLE ELEMENTS, ONE OF WHICH HAS MOTION TRANSMITTING CONNECTIONS TO SAID PART AND A CONTRACTILE HELICAL SPRING HAVING WINDINGS ENCIRCLING SAID ELEMENTS, AND FIXED STOP MEANS FOR RELAXING THE CONTRACTILE GRIP OF SAID SPRING UPON ONE OF SAID ELEMENTS WHEN THIS SPRING EXCEEDS A PREDETERMINED RANGE OF MOVEMENT WITH SAID ELEMENTS.
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) | 1966-06-24 | 1966-12-24 | 1967-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-24 | 1970-12-24 | 1971-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-24 | 1974-12-24 | 1975-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |