US3203672A
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Load indicating device
Assignee: Yale and Towne Inc
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Filing: 1962-02-09
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Granted: 1965-08-31
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Expires: 1982-02-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerard R Santos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:31
CPC Classifications
B; B66; B66D; B66D1/00; B66D1/54; B66D1/58; B66F; B66F17/00; B66F17/003
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
A LOAD INDICATING DEVICE COMPRISING (A) A LOAD SHAFT MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ABOUT A PREDETERMINED CENTRAL AXIS (B) A SURFACE FORMED ON SAID LOAD SHAFT WITH THE CENTRAL AXIS OF SAID SURFACE OFFSET RELATIVELY TO SAID PREDETERMINED CENTRAL AXIS, (C) LOAD MEANS BEARING AGAINST A PORTION OF SAID SURFACE WHICH IS OFFSET RELATIVELY TO SAID PREDETERMINED CENTRAL AXIS AND ADAPTED TO APPLY RATATIONAL TORQUE THROUGH SAID OFFSET SURFACE TO SAID LOAD SHAFT, AND (D) MEANS RESISTING ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT BY SAID LOAD MEANS ACTING ON SAID SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
A LOAD INDICATING DEVICE COMPRISING (A) A LOAD SHAFT MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ABOUT A PREDETERMINED CENTRAL AXIS (B) A SURFACE FORMED ON SAID LOAD SHAFT WITH THE CENTRAL AXIS OF SAID SURFACE OFFSET RELATIVELY TO SAID PREDETERMINED CENTRAL AXIS, (C) LOAD MEANS BEARING AGAINST A PORTION OF SAID SURFACE WHICH IS OFFSET RELATIVELY TO SAID PREDETERMINED CENTRAL AXIS AND ADAPTED TO APPLY RATATIONAL TORQUE THROUGH SAID OFFSET SURFACE TO SAID LOAD SHAFT, AND (D) MEANS RESISTING ROTATION OF SAID SHAFT BY SAID LOAD MEANS ACTING ON SAID SURFACE.
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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) | 1968-08-30 | 1969-03-01 | 1969-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-30 | 1973-03-01 | 1973-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-30 | 1977-03-01 | 1977-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |