US3190416A
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Clutch and brake positioning device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-11-29
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Granted: 1965-06-22
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Expires: 1983-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Harter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:47
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D23/00; F16D23/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18056; Y10T74/18296; Y10T74/18304; Y10T74/18312; Y10T74/18328; Y10T74/18568; Y10T74/18576
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
IN A COORDINATE POSITIONING DEVICE WHEREIN AN OBJECT POSITIONING MOUNT IS SUPPORTED UPON LATERALLY AND LONGITUDINALLY MOVABLE MEMBERS, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF A HOLLOW SHAFT COUPLED AT ONE END TO SAID LONGITUDINALLY MOVABLE MEMBER AND HAVING AT THE OTHER END A FACE GEAR, A SOLID SHAFT THREADED THROUGH SAID HOLLOW SHAFT AND HAVING ONE END IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID LATERALLY MOVABLE MEMBER, A HOLLOW CONTROL MEMBER COUPLED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID SOLID SHAFT AND HAVING A FACE GEAR, MEANS BIASING THE FACE GEAR OF SAID CONTROL MEMBER INTO MESH WITH THE FACE GEAR OF SAID HOLLOW SHAFT, SAID CONTROL MEMBER BEING MOVABLE AGAINST SAID BIASING MEANS TO DISENGAGE SAID GEARS FOR ROTATING SAID SOLID SHAFT INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID HOLLOW SHAFT, AND MEANS INCLUDING A BRAKE MEMBER ENCIRCLING SAID HOLLOW SHAFT AND A CONNECTING ACTATING MEMBER FOR APPLYING A BRAKING FORCE TO SAID HOLLOW SHAFT, SAID BRAKE ACTUATING MEMBER AND CONTROL MEMBER BEING SO LOCATED WITH RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER THAT THEY ARE SIMULTANEOUSLY OPERABLE BY A SINGLE HUMAN HAND.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
IN A COORDINATE POSITIONING DEVICE WHEREIN AN OBJECT POSITIONING MOUNT IS SUPPORTED UPON LATERALLY AND LONGITUDINALLY MOVABLE MEMBERS, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF A HOLLOW SHAFT COUPLED AT ONE END TO SAID LONGITUDINALLY MOVABLE MEMBER AND HAVING AT THE OTHER END A FACE GEAR, A SOLID SHAFT THREADED THROUGH SAID HOLLOW SHAFT AND HAVING ONE END IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID LATERALLY MOVABLE MEMBER, A HOLLOW CONTROL MEMBER COUPLED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID SOLID SHAFT AND HAVING A FACE GEAR, MEANS BIASING THE FACE GEAR OF SAID CONTROL MEMBER INTO MESH WITH THE FACE GEAR OF SAID HOLLOW SHAFT, SAID CONTROL MEMBER BEING MOVABLE AGAINST SAID BIASING MEANS TO DISENGAGE SAID GEARS FOR ROTATING SAID SOLID SHAFT INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID HOLLOW SHAFT, AND MEANS INCLUDING A BRAKE MEMBER ENCIRCLING SAID HOLLOW SHAFT AND A CONNECTING ACTATING MEMBER FOR APPLYING A BRAKING FORCE TO SAID HOLLOW SHAFT, SAID BRAKE ACTUATING MEMBER AND CONTROL MEMBER BEING SO LOCATED WITH RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER THAT THEY ARE SIMULTANEOUSLY OPERABLE BY A SINGLE HUMAN HAND.
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) | 1968-06-21 | 1968-12-21 | 1969-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-21 | 1972-12-21 | 1973-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-21 | 1976-12-21 | 1977-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |