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US3185531A
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Shaft bearing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-08
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Granted: 1965-05-25
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Expires: 1983-04-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry J Modrey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:57
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C33/00; F16C33/02; F16C33/04; F16C33/26; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49881; Y10T29/49888
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
A BEARING INSERTABLE INTO A THREADED MOUNTING HOLE, SAID BEARING COMPRISING A COIL SPRING HAVING SEVERAL INTERMEDIATE WINDINGS OF UNIFORM DIAMETER AND AT LEAST ONE END WINDING OF GREATER DIAMETER, SAID COIL WINDINGS EXTERNALLY DEFINING SCREW THREADS ENGAGEABLE WITH THE THREADS IN THE MOUNTING HOLE AND INTERNALLY DEFINING LANDS, THE LANDS DEFINED BY SAID INTERMEDIATE WINDINGS BEING AXIALLY ALIGNED TO FORM IN CONJUNCTION A SPIRALLY SLOTTED CYLINDRICAL BEARING SURFACE; AND A SUPPORT MEMBER HAVING A THREADED MOUNTING HOLE, THE EXTERNAL THREADS IN THE MOUNTING MEDIATE COIL WINDINGS FITTING THE THREADS IN THE MOUNTING HOLE WITH PLAY AND THE EXTERNAL THREAD OF THE ENLARGED END WINDING FITTING THE RESPECTIVE THREAD IN THE MOUNTING HOLE WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY CLOSE FIT, WHEREBY A SHAFT INSERTED IN SAID BEARING IS CAPABLE OF BEARING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID BEARING SURFACE IN A POSITION OF SLANT IN REFERENCE TO THE CENTER AXIS OF THE MOUNTING HOLE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-05-24 | 1968-11-23 | 1969-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-24 | 1972-11-23 | 1973-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-24 | 1976-11-23 | 1977-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |