US3177728A
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Assignee: Old Carco LLC
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Filing: 1960-07-01
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Granted: 1965-04-13
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Expires: 1980-07-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn S Farison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:51
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02N; F02N15/00; F02N15/02; F02N15/04; F02N15/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/13; Y10T74/131; Y10T74/132
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
AN ENGINE ELECTRIC MOTOR STARTER UNIT COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR HAVING A ROTATABLE MOTOR SHAFT, MEANS FOR ENERGIZING SAID MOTOR INCLUDING A SWITCH OPERATED BY AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED RECIPROCABLE PLUNGER, A DRIVE SHAFT AXIALLY OFFSET FROM AND DRIVINGLY CONNECTED BY GEARING TO SAID MOTOR SHAFT, A PINION GEAR ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID DRIVE SHAFT AND SHIFTABLE AXIALLY THEREALONG FOR MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF MESH WITH A GEAR DRIVINGLY CONNECTED TO THE ENGINE TO BE STARTED, A ONE-WAY CLUTCH DRIVINGLY CONNECTING SAID PINION GEAR TO SAID DRIVE SHAFT FOR DRIVE TRANSMISSION IN ONE DIRECTION OF ROTATION, AND A MOTION
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
AN ENGINE ELECTRIC MOTOR STARTER UNIT COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC MOTOR HAVING A ROTATABLE MOTOR SHAFT, MEANS FOR ENERGIZING SAID MOTOR INCLUDING A SWITCH OPERATED BY AN ELECTRICALLY OPERATED RECIPROCABLE PLUNGER, A DRIVE SHAFT AXIALLY OFFSET FROM AND DRIVINGLY CONNECTED BY GEARING TO SAID MOTOR SHAFT, A PINION GEAR ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID DRIVE SHAFT AND SHIFTABLE AXIALLY THEREALONG FOR MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF MESH WITH A GEAR DRIVINGLY CONNECTED TO THE ENGINE TO BE STARTED, A ONE-WAY CLUTCH DRIVINGLY CONNECTING SAID PINION GEAR TO SAID DRIVE SHAFT FOR DRIVE TRANSMISSION IN ONE DIRECTION OF ROTATION, AND A MOTION
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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) | 1968-04-12 | 1968-10-12 | 1969-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-12 | 1972-10-12 | 1973-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-12 | 1976-10-12 | 1977-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |