US3100028A
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Lubricant sump
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1961-03-14
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Granted: 1963-08-06
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Expires: 1981-03-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harvey J Booth
- 👤 Robert P Ernest
- 👤 James W Fostey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:33
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01M; F01M11/00; F01M11/0004; F01M2011/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
A LUBRICANT SUMP FOR ATTACHMENT TO A MECHANISM HAVING A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED LUBRICANT RETURN OPENING INCLUDING, A BAFFLE COVERING AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID OPENING AND EXTENDING A SUBSTANTIAL HORIZONTAL DISTANCE AWAY FROM SAID OPENING, A LUBRICANT PAN ENCLOSING AT LEAST THE REMAINING PORTION OF SAID OPENING, AND MEANS OPERATIVELY SECURING SAID BAFFLE AND SAID LUBRICANT PAN TO SAID MECHANISM WHEREBY A LUBRICANT-TIGHT ASSEMBLY IS PROVIDED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
A LUBRICANT SUMP FOR ATTACHMENT TO A MECHANISM HAVING A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED LUBRICANT RETURN OPENING INCLUDING, A BAFFLE COVERING AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID OPENING AND EXTENDING A SUBSTANTIAL HORIZONTAL DISTANCE AWAY FROM SAID OPENING, A LUBRICANT PAN ENCLOSING AT LEAST THE REMAINING PORTION OF SAID OPENING, AND MEANS OPERATIVELY SECURING SAID BAFFLE AND SAID LUBRICANT PAN TO SAID MECHANISM WHEREBY A LUBRICANT-TIGHT ASSEMBLY IS PROVIDED.
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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) | 1966-08-05 | 1967-02-04 | 1967-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-05 | 1971-02-04 | 1971-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-05 | 1975-02-04 | 1975-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |