US3101980A
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Hydrodynamic bearing assembly
Assignee: Federal Mogul Engineering Ltd
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Filing: 1961-09-27
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Granted: 1963-08-27
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Expires: 1981-09-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Love Phil Prince
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:22
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C33/00; F16C33/02; F16C33/04; F16C33/06; F16C33/10; F16C33/1025; F16C33/106; F16C33/1075; F16C17/00; F16C17/02; F16C25/00; F16C25/02; F16C13/00; F16C13/02; F16C2322/00; F16C2322/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A HYDRODYNAMIC BEARING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A JOURNAL SUBJECT TO A MAIN LOAD AND SUPPORTED IN A SLEEVE BEARING SUCH THAT WHEN ROTATING UNDER LOAD THE JOURNAL IS ECCENTRIC IN THE BEARING AND THE INDUCED HYDRODYNAMIC OIL WEDGE SUPPORTS THE LOAD, AND CONTROLLABLE MEANS CAPABLE OF APPLYING TO THE JOURNAL AN AUXILIARY LOAD IN A DIRECTION HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL RADIAL COMPONENT ACTING AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE DIRECTION OF THE MAIN LOAD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A HYDRODYNAMIC BEARING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A JOURNAL SUBJECT TO A MAIN LOAD AND SUPPORTED IN A SLEEVE BEARING SUCH THAT WHEN ROTATING UNDER LOAD THE JOURNAL IS ECCENTRIC IN THE BEARING AND THE INDUCED HYDRODYNAMIC OIL WEDGE SUPPORTS THE LOAD, AND CONTROLLABLE MEANS CAPABLE OF APPLYING TO THE JOURNAL AN AUXILIARY LOAD IN A DIRECTION HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL RADIAL COMPONENT ACTING AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE DIRECTION OF THE MAIN LOAD.
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) | 1966-08-26 | 1967-02-25 | 1967-08-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-26 | 1971-02-25 | 1971-08-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-26 | 1975-02-25 | 1975-08-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |