US3154293A
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Motor-vibrator
Assignee: VIBRATOR Manufacturing CO
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Filing: 1961-08-31
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Granted: 1964-10-27
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Expires: 1981-08-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl G Matson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:45
CPC Classifications
B; B06; B06B; B06B1/00; B06B1/18; B06B1/186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A FLUID-DRIVEN MOTOR-VIBRATOR, COMPRISING: A HOUSING INCLUDING MEANS FORMING A ROTOR CHAMBER HAVING A CYLINDRICAL WALL AND AXIALLY OPPOSITE END WALLS AND PROVIDED WITH INLET AND OUTLET OPENINGS; A ROTOR WITHIN THE CHAMBER AND ECCENTRICALLY SURROUNDED BY SAID CYLINDRICAL WALL AND HAVING AXIALLY OPPOSITE ENDS RESPECTIVELY CLOSELY PROXIMATE TO BUT OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID END WALLS, SAID ROTOR HAVING A PLURALITY OF UNIFORMLY ANGULARLY SPACED RADIAL SLOTS THEREIN; BEARING MEANS IN SAID END WALLS AND JOURNALLING THE ROTOR, EACH BEARING MEANS HAVING A THRUST ELEMENT CONFINING SAID ROTOR AGAINST AXIAL SHIFTING IN AMOUNTS SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE THE ENDS OF THE ROTOR TO CONTACT THE END WALLS; AND A PLURALITY OF NON-METALLIC VANE MEMBERS, ONE RADIALLY AND AXIALLY SHIFTABLY CARRIED IN EACH ROTOR SLOT, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID VANE MEMBERS BEING OF GREATER WEIGHT THAN THE OTHERS TO CREATE UNBALANCED FORCES EFFECTIVE TO VIBRATE THE HOUSING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A FLUID-DRIVEN MOTOR-VIBRATOR, COMPRISING: A HOUSING INCLUDING MEANS FORMING A ROTOR CHAMBER HAVING A CYLINDRICAL WALL AND AXIALLY OPPOSITE END WALLS AND PROVIDED WITH INLET AND OUTLET OPENINGS; A ROTOR WITHIN THE CHAMBER AND ECCENTRICALLY SURROUNDED BY SAID CYLINDRICAL WALL AND HAVING AXIALLY OPPOSITE ENDS RESPECTIVELY CLOSELY PROXIMATE TO BUT OUT OF CONTACT WITH SAID END WALLS, SAID ROTOR HAVING A PLURALITY OF UNIFORMLY ANGULARLY SPACED RADIAL SLOTS THEREIN; BEARING MEANS IN SAID END WALLS AND JOURNALLING THE ROTOR, EACH BEARING MEANS HAVING A THRUST ELEMENT CONFINING SAID ROTOR AGAINST AXIAL SHIFTING IN AMOUNTS SUFFICIENT TO CAUSE THE ENDS OF THE ROTOR TO CONTACT THE END WALLS; AND A PLURALITY OF NON-METALLIC VANE MEMBERS, ONE RADIALLY AND AXIALLY SHIFTABLY CARRIED IN EACH ROTOR SLOT, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID VANE MEMBERS BEING OF GREATER WEIGHT THAN THE OTHERS TO CREATE UNBALANCED FORCES EFFECTIVE TO VIBRATE THE HOUSING.
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) | 1967-10-27 | 1968-04-27 | 1968-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-27 | 1972-04-27 | 1972-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-27 | 1976-04-27 | 1976-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |