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Rotor vibration reducing device
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1961-12-18
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Granted: 1964-11-24
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Expires: 1981-12-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas P Goodman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 20:11
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/22; G; G01; G01M; G01M1/00; G01M1/14; G01M1/16; G01M1/22; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18544; Y10T74/18552; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/211
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
66 words
IN COMBINATION, A ROTOR HAVING A SHAFT, A BEARING FOR SUPPORTING THE SHAFT AND FORCE GENERATING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BEARING, SAID FORCE GENERATING MEANS COMPRISING ROTATABLE WEIGHTS, THE AXES OF ROTATION OF SAID WEIGHTS BEING DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED WITH RESPECT TO THE SHAFT AXIS, AND MEANS FOR DRIVING THE WEIGHTS SYNCHRONOUSLY WITH THE ROTOR TO PROVIDE FORCES ACTING ON THE ROTOR TENDING TO CANCEL UNBALANCE THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
66 words
IN COMBINATION, A ROTOR HAVING A SHAFT, A BEARING FOR SUPPORTING THE SHAFT AND FORCE GENERATING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID BEARING, SAID FORCE GENERATING MEANS COMPRISING ROTATABLE WEIGHTS, THE AXES OF ROTATION OF SAID WEIGHTS BEING DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSED WITH RESPECT TO THE SHAFT AXIS, AND MEANS FOR DRIVING THE WEIGHTS SYNCHRONOUSLY WITH THE ROTOR TO PROVIDE FORCES ACTING ON THE ROTOR TENDING TO CANCEL UNBALANCE THEREIN.
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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) | 1967-11-24 | 1968-05-25 | 1968-11-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-24 | 1972-05-25 | 1972-11-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-24 | 1976-05-25 | 1976-11-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |