US3138010A
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Flexible shafting
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-03-22
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1983-03-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene E Shipley
- 👤 Sorensen Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 18:17
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/02; F16C1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
FLEXIBLE TORQUE TRANSMISSION SHAFTING COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED SUPPORT PEDESTAL ASSEMBLIES, A PLURALITY OF STRUCTURAL GUIDING MEMBERS DISPOSED ENDTO-END, EACH HAVING A FIRST END SUPPORTED BY ONE OF SAID PEDESTAL ASSEMBLIES TO PROVIDE LIMITED UNIVERSAL MOVEMENT AND LIMITED TRANSLATION AND A SECOND END SUPPORTED BY THE FIRST END OF AN ADJACENT GUIDING MEMBER, A PLURALITY OF BEARINGS EACH DISPOSED WITHIN ONE OF SAID GUIDING MEMBERS NEAR THE PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY, AND A PLURALITY OF SHAFT SECTIONS DISPOSED END-TO-END AND INTERCONNECTED BY FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR TORQUE TRANSMISSION, EACH OF SAID SHAFT SECTIONS HAVING ONE END SUPPORTED AND ROTATABLY JOURNALED BY ONE OF SAID BEARINGS AND THE OTHER END SUPPORTED BY AN ADJACENT SHAFT SECTION AT THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
FLEXIBLE TORQUE TRANSMISSION SHAFTING COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED SUPPORT PEDESTAL ASSEMBLIES, A PLURALITY OF STRUCTURAL GUIDING MEMBERS DISPOSED ENDTO-END, EACH HAVING A FIRST END SUPPORTED BY ONE OF SAID PEDESTAL ASSEMBLIES TO PROVIDE LIMITED UNIVERSAL MOVEMENT AND LIMITED TRANSLATION AND A SECOND END SUPPORTED BY THE FIRST END OF AN ADJACENT GUIDING MEMBER, A PLURALITY OF BEARINGS EACH DISPOSED WITHIN ONE OF SAID GUIDING MEMBERS NEAR THE PEDESTAL ASSEMBLY, AND A PLURALITY OF SHAFT SECTIONS DISPOSED END-TO-END AND INTERCONNECTED BY FLEXIBLE COUPLINGS FOR TORQUE TRANSMISSION, EACH OF SAID SHAFT SECTIONS HAVING ONE END SUPPORTED AND ROTATABLY JOURNALED BY ONE OF SAID BEARINGS AND THE OTHER END SUPPORTED BY AN ADJACENT SHAFT SECTION AT THE FLEXIBLE COUPLING.
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) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |