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US3137531A
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Gaseous bearing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-08-14
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1981-08-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Adolf L Herrmann
- 👤 Rudolf E Beyer
- 👤 Herbert K Naumann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:02
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C32/00; F16C32/06; F16C32/0681; F16C32/0696; F16C32/0662; F16C32/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
79 words
A GASEOUS BEARING COMPRISING: A MASS SUPPORTING MEMBER AND A SECOND MEMBER HAVING A SPACE THEREBETWEEN, SAID SECOND MEMBER BEING DISPOSED TO HOUSE A MOVABLE CUP-SHAPED ELEMENT IN SAID SPACE, SAID ELEMENT HAVING A PLURALITY OF HOLES THERETHROUGH, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING PRESSURIZED GAS THROUGH SAID HOLES TO PROVIDE A GASEOUS FILM FOR SUPPORT OF SAID MASS SUPPORTING MEMBER AND TO URGE SAID ELEMENT UPWARD UNTIL SAID MASS SUPPORTING MEMBER RESTS ON SAID FILM OF AIR AND TO PREVENT UN-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
79 words
A GASEOUS BEARING COMPRISING: A MASS SUPPORTING MEMBER AND A SECOND MEMBER HAVING A SPACE THEREBETWEEN, SAID SECOND MEMBER BEING DISPOSED TO HOUSE A MOVABLE CUP-SHAPED ELEMENT IN SAID SPACE, SAID ELEMENT HAVING A PLURALITY OF HOLES THERETHROUGH, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING PRESSURIZED GAS THROUGH SAID HOLES TO PROVIDE A GASEOUS FILM FOR SUPPORT OF SAID MASS SUPPORTING MEMBER AND TO URGE SAID ELEMENT UPWARD UNTIL SAID MASS SUPPORTING MEMBER RESTS ON SAID FILM OF AIR AND TO PREVENT UN-
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) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |