US3131004A
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Yieldable shoe bearing
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-10-12
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Granted: 1964-04-28
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Expires: 1981-10-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sternlicht Beno
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 09:18
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C17/00; F16C17/02; F16C17/03; F16C27/00; F16C27/06; F16C27/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
IN A BEARING CONSTRUCTION, THE COMBINATION OF A JOURNAL, A PLURALITY OF ARCUATE BEARING MEMBERS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE JOURNAL, SAID BEARING MEMBERS BEING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED AROUND THE JOURNAL, MEANS DEFINING A PLURALITY OF CHAMBERS ADAPTED FOR CONTAINING FLUID AND SPACED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AROUND THE BEARING MEMBERS, CONNECTING CONDUITS BETWEEN SAID CHAMBERS, SAID CHAMBERS EACH HAVING A YIELDABLE WALL OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BEARING MEMBERS WHEREBY THE COMPRESSION OF FLUID WITHIN THE CHAMBERS CAUSES CIRCUMFERENTIAL MOVEMENT OF THE FLUID TO ADJACENT CHAMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
IN A BEARING CONSTRUCTION, THE COMBINATION OF A JOURNAL, A PLURALITY OF ARCUATE BEARING MEMBERS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE JOURNAL, SAID BEARING MEMBERS BEING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED AROUND THE JOURNAL, MEANS DEFINING A PLURALITY OF CHAMBERS ADAPTED FOR CONTAINING FLUID AND SPACED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AROUND THE BEARING MEMBERS, CONNECTING CONDUITS BETWEEN SAID CHAMBERS, SAID CHAMBERS EACH HAVING A YIELDABLE WALL OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BEARING MEMBERS WHEREBY THE COMPRESSION OF FLUID WITHIN THE CHAMBERS CAUSES CIRCUMFERENTIAL MOVEMENT OF THE FLUID TO ADJACENT CHAMBERS.
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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) | 1967-04-28 | 1967-10-28 | 1968-04-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-28 | 1971-10-28 | 1972-04-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-28 | 1975-10-28 | 1976-04-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |