US3202464A
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Automatic load control
Assignee: Rateau SA
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Filing: 1963-05-28
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Granted: 1965-08-24
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Expires: 1983-05-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Chaboseau Jacques Pierre
- 👤 Mech Christian
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 12:53
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04D; F04D29/00; F04D29/05; F04D29/056; F04D29/057; F16; F16C; F16C17/00; F16C17/02; F16C17/03; F16C32/00; F16C32/06; F16C32/0662; F16C32/0666
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
89 words
A HYDRODYNAMIC BEARING COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF BEARING SLIPPERS DISPOSED AROUND THE BEARING AXIS AT LEAST ONE OF WHICH SLIPPERS IS RADIALLY MOVABLE, PRE-LOAD MEANS FOR APPLYING AN EXTERNAL LOAD TO SAID RADIALLY MOVABLE SLIPPER URGING IT TOWARDS THE BEARING AXIS AND MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING THE VALUE OF THE EXTERNAL LOAD APPLIED BY THE PRE-LOAD MEANS SO AS TO MAINTAIN BETWEEN PRE-DETERMINED LIMITS THE THICKNESS OF THE LUBRICANT FILM ESTABLISHED UNDER HYDRODYNAMIC CONDITIONS, DESPITE VARIATION IN ONE OR MORE OF THE PARAMETERS ON WHICH THE FILM THICKNESS DEPENDS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
89 words
A HYDRODYNAMIC BEARING COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF BEARING SLIPPERS DISPOSED AROUND THE BEARING AXIS AT LEAST ONE OF WHICH SLIPPERS IS RADIALLY MOVABLE, PRE-LOAD MEANS FOR APPLYING AN EXTERNAL LOAD TO SAID RADIALLY MOVABLE SLIPPER URGING IT TOWARDS THE BEARING AXIS AND MEANS FOR AUTOMATICALLY CONTROLLING THE VALUE OF THE EXTERNAL LOAD APPLIED BY THE PRE-LOAD MEANS SO AS TO MAINTAIN BETWEEN PRE-DETERMINED LIMITS THE THICKNESS OF THE LUBRICANT FILM ESTABLISHED UNDER HYDRODYNAMIC CONDITIONS, DESPITE VARIATION IN ONE OR MORE OF THE PARAMETERS ON WHICH THE FILM THICKNESS DEPENDS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USRE25028E
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US3105631A
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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) | 1968-08-23 | 1969-02-22 | 1969-08-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-23 | 1973-02-22 | 1973-08-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-23 | 1977-02-22 | 1977-08-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |