US3155187A
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Power shaft
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1960-09-19
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Granted: 1964-11-03
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Expires: 1980-09-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lorean John Z De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 16:49
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K17/00; B60K17/22; F; F16; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/02; F16F15/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, A SUPPORT STRUCTURE, A VEHICLE POWER PLANT ATTACHED TO SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE IN THE FRONT OF SAID VEHICLE AND HAVING AN OUTPUT SHAFT EXTENDING REARWARDLY THEREFROM, A COMBINED TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL AXLE ATTACHED TO SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE AT THE REAR OF SAID VEHICLE AND HAVING AN INPUT SHAFT EXTENDING FORWARDLY THEREFROM, SAID INPUT AND OUTPUT SHAFTS EACH INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AT A FIXED PREDETERMINED ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID VEHICLE, A SINGLE ONE PIECE SOLID SHAFT HAVING ONE END AXIALLY ALIGNED WITH AND CONNECTED TO SAID OUTPUT SHAFT AND ITS OTHER END AXIALLY ALIGNED WITH AND CONNECTED TO SAID INPUT SHAFT, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING A PREDETERMINED BENDING MOMENT TO SAID SOLID SHAFT TO HOLD THE SAME IN A PREDETERMINED NON-LINEAR SHAPE DURING TRANSMISSION OF DRIVE FROM SAID POWER PLANT TO SAID AXLE ASSEMBLY BY SAID SOLID SHAFT, SAID BENDING MOMENT APPLYING A BENDING STRESS ON SAID SHAFT LESS THAN THE ELASTIC LIMIT OF THE SAME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
IN A MOTOR VEHICLE, A SUPPORT STRUCTURE, A VEHICLE POWER PLANT ATTACHED TO SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE IN THE FRONT OF SAID VEHICLE AND HAVING AN OUTPUT SHAFT EXTENDING REARWARDLY THEREFROM, A COMBINED TRANSMISSION AND DIFFERENTIAL AXLE ATTACHED TO SAID SUPPORT STRUCTURE AT THE REAR OF SAID VEHICLE AND HAVING AN INPUT SHAFT EXTENDING FORWARDLY THEREFROM, SAID INPUT AND OUTPUT SHAFTS EACH INCLINED DOWNWARDLY AT A FIXED PREDETERMINED ANGLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID VEHICLE, A SINGLE ONE PIECE SOLID SHAFT HAVING ONE END AXIALLY ALIGNED WITH AND CONNECTED TO SAID OUTPUT SHAFT AND ITS OTHER END AXIALLY ALIGNED WITH AND CONNECTED TO SAID INPUT SHAFT, AND MEANS FOR APPLYING A PREDETERMINED BENDING MOMENT TO SAID SOLID SHAFT TO HOLD THE SAME IN A PREDETERMINED NON-LINEAR SHAPE DURING TRANSMISSION OF DRIVE FROM SAID POWER PLANT TO SAID AXLE ASSEMBLY BY SAID SOLID SHAFT, SAID BENDING MOMENT APPLYING A BENDING STRESS ON SAID SHAFT LESS THAN THE ELASTIC LIMIT OF THE SAME.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-11-03 | 1968-05-04 | 1968-11-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-03 | 1972-05-04 | 1972-11-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-03 | 1976-05-04 | 1976-11-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |