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US3149502A
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Automatic balancing apparatus
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-12-06
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Granted: 1964-09-22
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Expires: 1981-12-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Caruso
- 👤 Herbert N Hoffman
- 👤 Neal Stanford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:17
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/32; F16F15/36; F16F15/30; F16F15/31; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/211; Y10T74/2114; Y10T74/2115
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
IN APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY BALANCING A ROTOR MEMBER HAVING MEANS TO PRODUCE A SIGNAL INDICATIVE OF THE DYNAMIC UNBALANCE OF THE ROTOR MEMBER WHILE ROTATING, THE COMBINATION OF A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENTS CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED ON SAID ROTOR MEMBERS TO EXPAND PORTIONS THEREOF SO AS TO VARY THE DYNAMIC BALANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MEMBER, AND MEANS TO SELECTIVELY ENERGIZE SAID HEATING ELEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SIGNALS RECEIVED FROM SAID SIGNAL PRODUCING MEANS TO VARY THE DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF SAID ROTOR MEMBER TO CON-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
IN APPARATUS FOR CONTINUOUSLY BALANCING A ROTOR MEMBER HAVING MEANS TO PRODUCE A SIGNAL INDICATIVE OF THE DYNAMIC UNBALANCE OF THE ROTOR MEMBER WHILE ROTATING, THE COMBINATION OF A PLURALITY OF ELECTRICAL HEATING ELEMENTS CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED ON SAID ROTOR MEMBERS TO EXPAND PORTIONS THEREOF SO AS TO VARY THE DYNAMIC BALANCE CHARACTERISTICS OF THE MEMBER, AND MEANS TO SELECTIVELY ENERGIZE SAID HEATING ELEMENTS IN ACCORDANCE WITH SIGNALS RECEIVED FROM SAID SIGNAL PRODUCING MEANS TO VARY THE DYNAMIC CHARACTERISTICS OF SAID ROTOR MEMBER TO CON-
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) | 1967-09-22 | 1968-03-23 | 1968-09-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-22 | 1972-03-23 | 1972-09-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-22 | 1976-03-23 | 1976-09-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |