US3128639A
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Clutch and starter assembly
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1959-10-01
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Granted: 1964-04-14
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Expires: 1979-10-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph F Hein
- 👤 Robert G Renius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:51
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02N; F02N15/00; F02N15/006; F02N15/02; F02N15/022; F02N15/025; F16; F16D; F16D13/00; F16D13/58; F16D13/70; F16D13/71; F16D2013/706; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/13; Y10T74/131; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
IN A CLUTCH, A FLYWHEEL HAVING A BACKING PLATE SURFACE ON THE OUTPUT SIDE OPPOSITE THE INPUT SIDE, AN ANNULAR SHEET METAL COVER MEMBER HAVING A RADIAL PORTION AND A PERIPHERAL PORTION SECURED TO THE OUTPUT SIDE OF SAID FLYWHEEL, SAID PERIPHERAL PORTION HAVING A CYLINDRICAL SURFACE PORTION AT LEAST AS LARGE IN DIAMETER AS SAID FLYWHEEL ADJACENT THE OUTPUT EDGE, SAID COVER MEMBER HAVING SUPPORT MEANS EXTENDING FROM A POINT SUBSTANTIALLY WITHIN SAID CYLINDRICAL SURFACE AXIALLY BEYOND SAID CYLINDRICAL SURFACE PORTION AND HAVING A PAD PORTION EXTENDING RADIALLY OUTWARDLY AND ENGAGING THE SURFACE OF THE OUTPUT SIDE OF SAID FLYWHEEL WITHIN SAID CYLINDRICAL SURFACE, MEANS SECURING SAID PAD PORTION TO SAID FLYWHEEL, AND A STARTER RING GEAR SECURED TO SAID CYLINDRICAL PORTION ADJACENT THE OUTPUT EDGE OF SAID COVER MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
IN A CLUTCH, A FLYWHEEL HAVING A BACKING PLATE SURFACE ON THE OUTPUT SIDE OPPOSITE THE INPUT SIDE, AN ANNULAR SHEET METAL COVER MEMBER HAVING A RADIAL PORTION AND A PERIPHERAL PORTION SECURED TO THE OUTPUT SIDE OF SAID FLYWHEEL, SAID PERIPHERAL PORTION HAVING A CYLINDRICAL SURFACE PORTION AT LEAST AS LARGE IN DIAMETER AS SAID FLYWHEEL ADJACENT THE OUTPUT EDGE, SAID COVER MEMBER HAVING SUPPORT MEANS EXTENDING FROM A POINT SUBSTANTIALLY WITHIN SAID CYLINDRICAL SURFACE AXIALLY BEYOND SAID CYLINDRICAL SURFACE PORTION AND HAVING A PAD PORTION EXTENDING RADIALLY OUTWARDLY AND ENGAGING THE SURFACE OF THE OUTPUT SIDE OF SAID FLYWHEEL WITHIN SAID CYLINDRICAL SURFACE, MEANS SECURING SAID PAD PORTION TO SAID FLYWHEEL, AND A STARTER RING GEAR SECURED TO SAID CYLINDRICAL PORTION ADJACENT THE OUTPUT EDGE OF SAID COVER MEMBER.
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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) | 1967-04-14 | 1967-10-14 | 1968-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-14 | 1971-10-14 | 1972-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-14 | 1975-10-14 | 1976-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |