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Flexible cable drive
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-03-12
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Granted: 1965-07-20
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Expires: 1983-03-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Milton E Simmons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:24
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01Q; H01Q1/00; H01Q1/08; H01Q1/10; H01Q1/103
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A FLEXIBLE CABLE DRIVE INCLUDING, A COIL STORAGE CHAMBER, AN ELONGATE FLEXIBLE CABLE HAVING ONE END CONNECTED WITH AN OBJECT TO BE MOVED AND THE OTHER END PORTION COILED WITHIN SAID CHAMBER, A ROTATABLE DEFORMATION ELEMENT ADJACENT SAID CHAMBER HAVING A POLYGONAL SURFACE IN DRIVING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CABLE FOR COILING AND UNCOILING SAID CABLE IN SAID CHAMBER, MEANS SEPARATING SAID STORAGE CHAMBER FROM SAID ROTATABLE ELEMENT HAVING HELICAL RAMP MEANS THERETHROUGH FOR GUIDING SAID CABLE IN ITS MOVEMENT IN EITHER DIRECTION TO AND FROM SAID STORAGE CHAMBER; AND MEANS OPERABLE TO ROTATE SAID DEFORMATION ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A FLEXIBLE CABLE DRIVE INCLUDING, A COIL STORAGE CHAMBER, AN ELONGATE FLEXIBLE CABLE HAVING ONE END CONNECTED WITH AN OBJECT TO BE MOVED AND THE OTHER END PORTION COILED WITHIN SAID CHAMBER, A ROTATABLE DEFORMATION ELEMENT ADJACENT SAID CHAMBER HAVING A POLYGONAL SURFACE IN DRIVING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID CABLE FOR COILING AND UNCOILING SAID CABLE IN SAID CHAMBER, MEANS SEPARATING SAID STORAGE CHAMBER FROM SAID ROTATABLE ELEMENT HAVING HELICAL RAMP MEANS THERETHROUGH FOR GUIDING SAID CABLE IN ITS MOVEMENT IN EITHER DIRECTION TO AND FROM SAID STORAGE CHAMBER; AND MEANS OPERABLE TO ROTATE SAID DEFORMATION ELEMENT.
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) | 1968-07-19 | 1969-01-18 | 1969-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-19 | 1973-01-18 | 1973-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-19 | 1977-01-18 | 1977-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |