US3144918A
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Shock absorbers
Assignee: Babcock International Ltd
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Filing: 1960-10-20
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Granted: 1964-08-18
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Expires: 1980-10-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James S Picton
- 👤 Anthony J Taylor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:35
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F7/00; F16F7/12; F16F7/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A SHOCK ABSORBER FOR DISSIPATING THE KINETIC ENERGY OF A MOVING BODY COMPRISING A DEFORMABLE TUBULAR MEMBER AND A MOVABLE MEMBER, SAID MOVABLE MEMBER EXTENDING THROUGH SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND MOVABLE RELATIVE THERE TO UPON IMPACT BY SAID MOVING BODY, MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID MOVABLE MEMBER HAVING AN INTERFERENCE FIT WITHIN SAID TUBULAR MEMBER TO EXPAND SAID TUBULAR MEMBER UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID MOVABLE MEMBER, AND A TUBULAR SHEATH ENCASING SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND SUPPORTING EACH END THEREOF, ONE END OF SAID MOVABLE MEMBER EXTENDING BEYOND THE CORRESPONDING END OF SAID SHEATH AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID IMPACT, THE SECOND END OF SAID MOVABLE MEMBER EXTENDING BEYOND THE CORRESPONDING END OF SAID SHEATH AND MATING THEREWITH TO CAP SAID CORRESPONDING END OF SAID SHEATH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A SHOCK ABSORBER FOR DISSIPATING THE KINETIC ENERGY OF A MOVING BODY COMPRISING A DEFORMABLE TUBULAR MEMBER AND A MOVABLE MEMBER, SAID MOVABLE MEMBER EXTENDING THROUGH SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND MOVABLE RELATIVE THERE TO UPON IMPACT BY SAID MOVING BODY, MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID MOVABLE MEMBER HAVING AN INTERFERENCE FIT WITHIN SAID TUBULAR MEMBER TO EXPAND SAID TUBULAR MEMBER UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID MOVABLE MEMBER, AND A TUBULAR SHEATH ENCASING SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND SUPPORTING EACH END THEREOF, ONE END OF SAID MOVABLE MEMBER EXTENDING BEYOND THE CORRESPONDING END OF SAID SHEATH AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID IMPACT, THE SECOND END OF SAID MOVABLE MEMBER EXTENDING BEYOND THE CORRESPONDING END OF SAID SHEATH AND MATING THEREWITH TO CAP SAID CORRESPONDING END OF SAID SHEATH.
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 |