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Plural turbine hydrokinetic torque converter
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1963-06-04
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Granted: 1964-12-22
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Expires: 1983-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vladimir J Jandasek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:56
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H61/00; F16H61/38; F16H61/48; F16H61/50; F16H41/00; F16H41/24; F16H41/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A HYDROKINETIC TORQUE CONVERTER MECHANISM COMPRISING A BLADED IMPELLER, A COMPOUND BLADED TURBINE ASSEMBLY AND A COMPOUND BLADED STATOR ASSEMBLY SITUATED IN TOROIDAL FLUID FLOW RELATIONSHIP WITHIN A COMMON TORUS CIRCUIT, SAID TURBINE COMPRISING AT LEAST THREE BLADED SECTIONS, AND SAID STATOR COMPRISING TWO BLADED SECTIONS, THE FIRST TURBINE SECTION BEING LOCATED AT THE FLOW EXIT REGION OF SAID IMPELLER, THE FIRST STATOR SECTION BEING LOCATED AT THE FLOW EXIT REGION OF SAID FIRST TURBINE SECTION, THE SECOND STATOR SECTION BEING LOCATED AT THE FLOW EXIT REGION OF THE SECOND TURBINE SECTION, SAID IMPELLER HAVING A FIRST PORTION LOCATED AT A RADIAL OUTFLOW REGION OF SAID CIRCUIT AND A SECOND PORTION IN A RADIALLY OUTWARD REGION OF SAID CIRCUIT ADJACENT A BLADED SECTION OF SAID TURBINE, THE SECOND TURBINE SECTION BEING LOCATED AT A RADIAL INFLOW
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A HYDROKINETIC TORQUE CONVERTER MECHANISM COMPRISING A BLADED IMPELLER, A COMPOUND BLADED TURBINE ASSEMBLY AND A COMPOUND BLADED STATOR ASSEMBLY SITUATED IN TOROIDAL FLUID FLOW RELATIONSHIP WITHIN A COMMON TORUS CIRCUIT, SAID TURBINE COMPRISING AT LEAST THREE BLADED SECTIONS, AND SAID STATOR COMPRISING TWO BLADED SECTIONS, THE FIRST TURBINE SECTION BEING LOCATED AT THE FLOW EXIT REGION OF SAID IMPELLER, THE FIRST STATOR SECTION BEING LOCATED AT THE FLOW EXIT REGION OF SAID FIRST TURBINE SECTION, THE SECOND STATOR SECTION BEING LOCATED AT THE FLOW EXIT REGION OF THE SECOND TURBINE SECTION, SAID IMPELLER HAVING A FIRST PORTION LOCATED AT A RADIAL OUTFLOW REGION OF SAID CIRCUIT AND A SECOND PORTION IN A RADIALLY OUTWARD REGION OF SAID CIRCUIT ADJACENT A BLADED SECTION OF SAID TURBINE, THE SECOND TURBINE SECTION BEING LOCATED AT A RADIAL INFLOW
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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) | 1967-12-22 | 1968-06-22 | 1968-12-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-22 | 1972-06-22 | 1972-12-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-22 | 1976-06-22 | 1976-12-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |