US3138943A
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Universal joint yoke
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1961-12-22
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Granted: 1964-06-30
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Expires: 1981-12-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John W Gustke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:24
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/10; F16F15/12; F16F15/121; F16D; F16D3/00; F16D3/50; F16D3/72
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A UNIVERSAL JOINT YOKE COMPRISING: A FIRST MEMBER HAVING AN AXIAL BORE THERETHROUGH AND INCLUDING A MAIN PORTION AND A PORTION OF REDUCED DIAMETER, SAID MAIN PORTION HAVING BEARING CAP RECEIVING ARMS EXTENDING THEREFROM AND A PAIR OF SLOTS FORMED THEREIN AND AT OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF; A COUPLING MEMBER TELESCOPINGLY RECEIVED OVER SAID PORTION OF REDUCED DIAMETER TO PROVIDE AXIAL RIGIDITY FOR SAID YOKE, SAID COUPLING MEMBER HAVING A PAIR OF KEYS EXTENDING THEREFROM, SAID KEYS BEING RECEIVED IN SAID SLOTS IN SAID FIRST MEMBER AND BEING SPACED FROM THE SIDE WALLS THEREOF TO PERMIT SLIGHT ROTATION OF SAID COUPLING MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST MEMBER;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A UNIVERSAL JOINT YOKE COMPRISING: A FIRST MEMBER HAVING AN AXIAL BORE THERETHROUGH AND INCLUDING A MAIN PORTION AND A PORTION OF REDUCED DIAMETER, SAID MAIN PORTION HAVING BEARING CAP RECEIVING ARMS EXTENDING THEREFROM AND A PAIR OF SLOTS FORMED THEREIN AND AT OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF; A COUPLING MEMBER TELESCOPINGLY RECEIVED OVER SAID PORTION OF REDUCED DIAMETER TO PROVIDE AXIAL RIGIDITY FOR SAID YOKE, SAID COUPLING MEMBER HAVING A PAIR OF KEYS EXTENDING THEREFROM, SAID KEYS BEING RECEIVED IN SAID SLOTS IN SAID FIRST MEMBER AND BEING SPACED FROM THE SIDE WALLS THEREOF TO PERMIT SLIGHT ROTATION OF SAID COUPLING MEMBER RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST 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) | 1967-06-30 | 1967-12-30 | 1968-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-30 | 1971-12-30 | 1972-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-30 | 1975-12-30 | 1976-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |