US3106432A
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Adjustable journal bearing with automatic heat compensator
Assignee: Kearney and Trecker Corp
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Filing: 1961-10-17
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Granted: 1963-10-08
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Expires: 1981-10-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinz B Opferkuch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 09:16
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C17/00; F16C17/12; F16C17/22; F16C25/00; F16C25/02; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S384/00; Y10S384/90; Y10S384/905
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
IN A BEARING FOR ROTATABLY SUPPORTING A MEMBER; AN INNER SLEEVE KEYED TO THE MEMBER FOR ROTATION THEREWITH AND PRESENTING A TAPERED EXTERIOR SURFACE; A ROTATIONALLY FIXED OUTER SLEEVE EMBRACING SAID INNER SLEEVE AND HAVING AN INTERIOR TAPERED SURFACE COMPLEMENTARY TO THE TAPERED SURFACE TO SAID INNER SLEEVE AND IN BEARING ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH; AND MEANS OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS TO AXIALLY SHIFT SAID SLEEVES RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER TO ACCOMODATE THE EXPANSION AND CONTRACTION THAT OCCURS DUE TO THE TEMPERATURE VARIATIONS FOR MAINTAINING A SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM BEARING UPON SAID TAPERED SURFACES.
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) | 1966-10-07 | 1967-04-08 | 1967-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-07 | 1971-04-08 | 1971-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-07 | 1975-04-08 | 1975-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |