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US3140901A
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Shaft support
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-11-27
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1982-11-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William A Young
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:29
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K17/00; B60K17/22; B60K17/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A SHAFT SUPPORT COMPRISING: A RIGID ANNULAR SUPPORT SHELL HAVING MOUNTING BASE MEANS PROJECTING FROM ONE SIDE; A CUSHION MEANS IN SAID SHELL ADAPTED TO SUPPORT A SHAFT BEARING THEREIN; SAID SHELL FORMED OF TWO GENERALLY SEMI-CIRCULAR PORTIONS SEPARABLE FROM EACH OTHER AND FROM SAID CUSHION MEANS; CONNECTING MEANS BETWEEN SAID SHELL PORTIONS COMPRISING A PAIR OF ARCUATE EARS PROJECTING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID SHELL, AND EACH OVERLAPPING BOTH OF SAID SHELL PORTIONS OVER THE SEVERANCE LINES THEREBETWEEN; SAID EARS HAVING A CURVATURE SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME AS SAID SHELL TO FIT CLOSELY THEREAGAINST; AND FASTENING MEANS BETWEEN EACH OF SAID EARS TO BOTH OF SAID SHELL PORTIONS; WITH AT LEAST ONE FASTENING MEANS ON EACH EAR BEING A RELEASABLE CONNECTION.
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) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |