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US3166356A
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Balance weight distributor
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-01-16
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Granted: 1965-01-19
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Expires: 1984-01-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Delbert A Sutherland
- 👤 Clark E Boveia
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 13:20
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F15/00; F16F15/32; F16F15/36; F16F15/363
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC WHEEL BALANCER, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A HOLLOW ANNULAR MEMBER HAVINGAN ELECTRICALLY NON-CONDUCTIVE WALL, SAID WALL HAVING AN INTERIOR SURFACE DEFINING SAID HOLLOW AND AN EXTERIOR SURFACE, MEANS ENGAGING SAID MEMBER AT SAID EXTERIOR SURFACE FOR SECURING SAID MEMBER TO AN AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL, A PLURALITY OF MAGNETIZABLE METAL WEIGHT COMPONENTS DISPOSED AND FREE TO MOVE ABOUT IN SAID HOLLOW TO AUTOMATICALLY BALANCE THE AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL UPON ROTATION THEREOF, AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEANS ESTABLISHING A FLOW PATH FOR STATIC ELECTRICALLY BETWEEN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID WALL AND THE AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC WHEEL BALANCER, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A HOLLOW ANNULAR MEMBER HAVINGAN ELECTRICALLY NON-CONDUCTIVE WALL, SAID WALL HAVING AN INTERIOR SURFACE DEFINING SAID HOLLOW AND AN EXTERIOR SURFACE, MEANS ENGAGING SAID MEMBER AT SAID EXTERIOR SURFACE FOR SECURING SAID MEMBER TO AN AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL, A PLURALITY OF MAGNETIZABLE METAL WEIGHT COMPONENTS DISPOSED AND FREE TO MOVE ABOUT IN SAID HOLLOW TO AUTOMATICALLY BALANCE THE AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL UPON ROTATION THEREOF, AND ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEANS ESTABLISHING A FLOW PATH FOR STATIC ELECTRICALLY BETWEEN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID WALL AND THE AUTOMOTIVE WHEEL.
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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) | 1968-01-19 | 1968-07-20 | 1969-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-19 | 1972-07-20 | 1973-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-19 | 1976-07-20 | 1977-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |