US3176512A
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Machine for running gears for testing or finishing
Assignee: Gleason Works
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Filing: 1961-06-26
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1981-06-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin A Hediger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:40
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q5/00; B23Q5/54; B23Q5/56; B23F; B23F19/00; B23F19/02; B23F19/025; B23F23/00; B23F23/08; B23F23/12; B23F23/1218
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A MACHINE HAVING A PAIR OF SPINDLES EACH ADAPTED TO SUPPORT ONE GEAR OF A PAIR TO BE RUN TOGETHER ON THE MACHINE, AND MEANS SUPPORTING ONE SPINDLE FOR MOTION RELATIVE TO THE OTHER IN ONE DIRECTION, TO BRING THE GEAR CARRIED THEREBY INTO A POSITION OF MESH WITH THE OTHER GEAR, AND IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, AWAY FROM SAID POSITION OF MESH, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A SUPPORT, A GUIDE MOVABLE ON THE SUPPORT IN SAID DIRECTIONS A SPINDLE HEAD JOURNALING SAID ONE SPINDLE AND MOVABLE ON THE GUIDE IN SAID DIRECTIONS, FIRST AND SECOND REVERSIBLE MOTORS FOR EFFECTING SAID MOVEMENTS OF THE GUIDE AND THE HEAD RESPECTIVELY, SAID MOTORS BEING ARRANGED FOR REACTION AGAINST THE SUPPORT AND THE SECOND MOTOR HAVING LIMITED MOTION RELATIVE TO THE SUPPORT, AND MEANS OPERABLE UPON THE SECOND MOTOR REACHING THE LIMIT OF ITS STROKE IN SAID ONE DIRECTION FOR REVERSING THE FIRST MOTOR TO CAUSE THE LATTER TO EFFECT TERMINAL MOTION OF THE HEAD IN SAID ONE DIRECTION AS A UNIT WITH THE GUIDE AND THE SECOND MOTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A MACHINE HAVING A PAIR OF SPINDLES EACH ADAPTED TO SUPPORT ONE GEAR OF A PAIR TO BE RUN TOGETHER ON THE MACHINE, AND MEANS SUPPORTING ONE SPINDLE FOR MOTION RELATIVE TO THE OTHER IN ONE DIRECTION, TO BRING THE GEAR CARRIED THEREBY INTO A POSITION OF MESH WITH THE OTHER GEAR, AND IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, AWAY FROM SAID POSITION OF MESH, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A SUPPORT, A GUIDE MOVABLE ON THE SUPPORT IN SAID DIRECTIONS A SPINDLE HEAD JOURNALING SAID ONE SPINDLE AND MOVABLE ON THE GUIDE IN SAID DIRECTIONS, FIRST AND SECOND REVERSIBLE MOTORS FOR EFFECTING SAID MOVEMENTS OF THE GUIDE AND THE HEAD RESPECTIVELY, SAID MOTORS BEING ARRANGED FOR REACTION AGAINST THE SUPPORT AND THE SECOND MOTOR HAVING LIMITED MOTION RELATIVE TO THE SUPPORT, AND MEANS OPERABLE UPON THE SECOND MOTOR REACHING THE LIMIT OF ITS STROKE IN SAID ONE DIRECTION FOR REVERSING THE FIRST MOTOR TO CAUSE THE LATTER TO EFFECT TERMINAL MOTION OF THE HEAD IN SAID ONE DIRECTION AS A UNIT WITH THE GUIDE AND THE SECOND MOTOR.
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) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |