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US3192422A
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Spiral bearing support
Assignee: Garrett Corp
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Filing: 1960-03-30
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Granted: 1965-06-29
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Expires: 1980-03-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kober William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:02
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K5/00; H02K5/04; H02K5/16; H02K5/173; H02K5/1732; F; F16; F16C; F16C19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
MEANS SUPPORTING A MEMBER FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS FOR TRANSLATING SUCH ROTATION INTO MOVEMENT OF SAID MEMBER ALONG SAID AXIS COMPRISING, SPIRAL BEARING MEANS HAVING RACES PROVIDING PAIRED GROOVES OF SPIRAL FORM RELATIVE TO SAID AXIS, MULTIPLE BALLS IN SAID GROOVES IN ANGULAR ROLLING CONTACT WITH SAID RACES, SAID RACES INCLUDING GROOVE DEFINING PORTIONS HAVING ANGULAR CONTACT WITH THE BALLS IN ONE OF SAID PAIRED GROOVES IN OPPOSITION TO ANGULAR CONTACT THEREOF WITH THE BALLS IN THE OTHER OF SAID PAIRED GROOVES, SAID GROOVE DEFINING RACE PORTIONS BEING RELATIVELY MOVABLE IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID AXIS TO ADJUST THE CONTACT PRESSURE AGAINST SAID BALLS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
MEANS SUPPORTING A MEMBER FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS FOR TRANSLATING SUCH ROTATION INTO MOVEMENT OF SAID MEMBER ALONG SAID AXIS COMPRISING, SPIRAL BEARING MEANS HAVING RACES PROVIDING PAIRED GROOVES OF SPIRAL FORM RELATIVE TO SAID AXIS, MULTIPLE BALLS IN SAID GROOVES IN ANGULAR ROLLING CONTACT WITH SAID RACES, SAID RACES INCLUDING GROOVE DEFINING PORTIONS HAVING ANGULAR CONTACT WITH THE BALLS IN ONE OF SAID PAIRED GROOVES IN OPPOSITION TO ANGULAR CONTACT THEREOF WITH THE BALLS IN THE OTHER OF SAID PAIRED GROOVES, SAID GROOVE DEFINING RACE PORTIONS BEING RELATIVELY MOVABLE IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID AXIS TO ADJUST THE CONTACT PRESSURE AGAINST SAID BALLS.
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) | 1968-06-28 | 1968-12-28 | 1969-06-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-28 | 1972-12-28 | 1973-06-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-28 | 1976-12-28 | 1977-06-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |