US3174599A
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Power tool torque release clutch operative in one direction
Assignee: Ingersoll Rand Co
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Filing: 1962-08-09
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Granted: 1965-03-23
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Expires: 1982-08-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Emanuel G Spyridakis
- 👤 John M Clapp
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 08:37
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B23/00; B25B23/14; B25B23/141; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A TORQUE LOAD TRANSMISSION MECHANISM COMPRISING: A DRIVING MEMBER; A DRIVEN MEMBER; A CLUTCH MECHANISM DRIVINGLY INTERCONNECTING SAID MEMBERS AND ADAPTED TO BE REPEATEDLY OPENED AND CLOSED, SAID CLUTCH MECHANISM BEING OPERATIVE IN ONE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID DRIVING MEMBER TO OPEN AND RELEASE SAID DRIVEN MEMBER FROM SAID DRIVING MEMBER AT A PREDETERMINED TORQUE LOAD; SAID CLUTCH MECHANISM INCLUDING AN ELEMENT WHICH MOVES AXAILLY ON ONE OF SAID MEMBERS DURING RELEASE OF SAID CLUTCH MECHANISM; LATCH MEANS OPERATIVE TO PREVENT SAID CLUTCH MECHANISM FROM OPENING AND RELEASING SAID MEMBERS WHEN SAID DRIVING MEMBER IS DRIVEN IN THE OTHER ROTARY DIRECTION; AND SAID LATCH MEANS BEING OPERATIVE TO PREVENT THE AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID ELEMENT DURING THE ROTATION OF SAID DRIVING MEMBER IN THE OTHER ROTARY DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A TORQUE LOAD TRANSMISSION MECHANISM COMPRISING: A DRIVING MEMBER; A DRIVEN MEMBER; A CLUTCH MECHANISM DRIVINGLY INTERCONNECTING SAID MEMBERS AND ADAPTED TO BE REPEATEDLY OPENED AND CLOSED, SAID CLUTCH MECHANISM BEING OPERATIVE IN ONE DIRECTION OF ROTATION OF SAID DRIVING MEMBER TO OPEN AND RELEASE SAID DRIVEN MEMBER FROM SAID DRIVING MEMBER AT A PREDETERMINED TORQUE LOAD; SAID CLUTCH MECHANISM INCLUDING AN ELEMENT WHICH MOVES AXAILLY ON ONE OF SAID MEMBERS DURING RELEASE OF SAID CLUTCH MECHANISM; LATCH MEANS OPERATIVE TO PREVENT SAID CLUTCH MECHANISM FROM OPENING AND RELEASING SAID MEMBERS WHEN SAID DRIVING MEMBER IS DRIVEN IN THE OTHER ROTARY DIRECTION; AND SAID LATCH MEANS BEING OPERATIVE TO PREVENT THE AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID ELEMENT DURING THE ROTATION OF SAID DRIVING MEMBER IN THE OTHER ROTARY DIRECTION.
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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) | 1968-03-22 | 1968-09-21 | 1969-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-22 | 1972-09-21 | 1973-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-22 | 1976-09-21 | 1977-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |