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US3167145A
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Pendant air bearing load supporting device
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1961-12-21
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Granted: 1965-01-26
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Expires: 1981-12-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry A Mackie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:17
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60V; B60V1/00; B60V1/04; B60V3/00; B60V3/02; B60V3/025; B60V3/04; B65; B65G; B65G9/00; B65G9/002; B66; B66C; B66C13/00; B66C7/00; B66C2700/00; B66C2700/01; B66C2700/012; B66C2700/017; B66C2700/018
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A SURFACE PROXIMATE AIR BEARING COMPRISING A RIGID ANNULUS AND A FLEXIBLE ANNULUS HAVING THEIR RESPECTIVE CIRCUMFERENTIAL BOUNDARIES SECURED TOGETHER TO FORM AN ANULAR CAVITY OF VARIABLE CROSS SECTION, APERTURE MEANS VENTING SAID CAVITY TO ATMOSPHERE, AND AIR FLOW GENERATING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID RIGID ANNULUS SO AS TO INDUCT AIR FROM THE FLEXIBLE ANNULUS SIDE OF SAID BEARING AND DISCHARGE SAID AIR ON THE RIGID ANNULUS SIDE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A SURFACE PROXIMATE AIR BEARING COMPRISING A RIGID ANNULUS AND A FLEXIBLE ANNULUS HAVING THEIR RESPECTIVE CIRCUMFERENTIAL BOUNDARIES SECURED TOGETHER TO FORM AN ANULAR CAVITY OF VARIABLE CROSS SECTION, APERTURE MEANS VENTING SAID CAVITY TO ATMOSPHERE, AND AIR FLOW GENERATING MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID RIGID ANNULUS SO AS TO INDUCT AIR FROM THE FLEXIBLE ANNULUS SIDE OF SAID BEARING AND DISCHARGE SAID AIR ON THE RIGID ANNULUS SIDE.
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) | 1968-01-26 | 1968-07-27 | 1969-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-26 | 1972-07-27 | 1973-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-26 | 1976-07-27 | 1977-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |