US3144859A
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Fan-shroud structure and mounting
Assignee: Young Radiator Co
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Filing: 1962-02-15
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Granted: 1964-08-18
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Expires: 1982-02-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Walton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 02:05
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01P; F01P5/00; F01P5/02; F01P5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A SHROUD FOR A RADIATOR FAN FORMING PART OF A HEATENGINE COOLING-SYSTEM, COMPRISING, (A) ONE METAL SECTION (A) ONE METAL SECTION OF ANNULAR FORM MOUNTABLE ON THE ENGINE CONCENTRIC WITH THE FAN FOR ROTATION OF THE FAN WITHIN THE ONE SECTION FREE OF ANY RELATIVE RADIAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE FAN AND THE ONE SECTION, (B) ANOTHER METAL SECTION OF ANNULAR FROM HAVING ONE PERIMETER CONTOURED FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE RADIATOR AND HAVING THE OTHER PERIMETER CONTOURED FOR RADIAL OVERLAPPING EMBRACIVE POSITIONING RELATIVE TO THE ONE SECTION TO PERMIT RELATIVE RADIAL MOVEMENT OF THE TWO SECTIONS, (C) OVERLAPPING METAL PARTS ON THE RESPECTIVE SECTIONS OPPOSITELY DISPOSED RADIALLY OF THE TWO SECTIONS IN AXIALLY-SPACED RELATIONSHIP, AND (D) AN AIR SEAL RING INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE OPPOSED FACES OF THE OVERLAPPING PARTS TO CONFINE AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ONE SECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A SHROUD FOR A RADIATOR FAN FORMING PART OF A HEATENGINE COOLING-SYSTEM, COMPRISING, (A) ONE METAL SECTION (A) ONE METAL SECTION OF ANNULAR FORM MOUNTABLE ON THE ENGINE CONCENTRIC WITH THE FAN FOR ROTATION OF THE FAN WITHIN THE ONE SECTION FREE OF ANY RELATIVE RADIAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN THE FAN AND THE ONE SECTION, (B) ANOTHER METAL SECTION OF ANNULAR FROM HAVING ONE PERIMETER CONTOURED FOR ATTACHMENT TO THE RADIATOR AND HAVING THE OTHER PERIMETER CONTOURED FOR RADIAL OVERLAPPING EMBRACIVE POSITIONING RELATIVE TO THE ONE SECTION TO PERMIT RELATIVE RADIAL MOVEMENT OF THE TWO SECTIONS, (C) OVERLAPPING METAL PARTS ON THE RESPECTIVE SECTIONS OPPOSITELY DISPOSED RADIALLY OF THE TWO SECTIONS IN AXIALLY-SPACED RELATIONSHIP, AND (D) AN AIR SEAL RING INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE OPPOSED FACES OF THE OVERLAPPING PARTS TO CONFINE AIR FLOW THROUGH THE ONE SECTION.
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) | 1967-08-18 | 1968-02-17 | 1968-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-18 | 1972-02-17 | 1972-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-18 | 1976-02-17 | 1976-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |