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Positive engaging jaw clutch or brake
Assignee: Gardner Denver Inc
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Filing: 1961-05-26
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Granted: 1965-09-07
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Expires: 1981-05-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John H Bent
- 👤 Richard H Olsson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:12
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D55/00; F16D55/24; F16D55/26; F16D11/00; F16D11/08; F16D11/10; F16D11/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A CLUTCH OR BRAKE FOR RELATIVELY ROTATABLE ELEMENTS COMPRISING: A PAIR OF AXIALLY OPPOSING JAW MEMBERS HAVING TEETH FOR INTERENGAGEMENT WITH EACH OTHER; MEANS FOR MOUNTING ONE OF SAID JAW MEMBERS FOR AXIAL MOVEMENT, ON A RESPECTIVE ELEMENT, INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OTHER JAW MEMBER; MEANS FOR MOUNTING ONE OF SAID JAW MEMBERS FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT, ON A RESPECTIVE ELEMENT, ABOUT AN AXIS TRANSVERSE TO THE DIRECTION OF SAID AXIAL MOVEMENT; AND THE TEETH OF SAID JAW MEMBERS BEING ARRANGED SO THAT THE TEETH OF SAID PIVOTED JAW MEMBER DISPOSED ON, AT LEAST, ONE SIDE OF SAID PIVOT AXIS INTERENGAGE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A CLUTCH OR BRAKE FOR RELATIVELY ROTATABLE ELEMENTS COMPRISING: A PAIR OF AXIALLY OPPOSING JAW MEMBERS HAVING TEETH FOR INTERENGAGEMENT WITH EACH OTHER; MEANS FOR MOUNTING ONE OF SAID JAW MEMBERS FOR AXIAL MOVEMENT, ON A RESPECTIVE ELEMENT, INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OTHER JAW MEMBER; MEANS FOR MOUNTING ONE OF SAID JAW MEMBERS FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT, ON A RESPECTIVE ELEMENT, ABOUT AN AXIS TRANSVERSE TO THE DIRECTION OF SAID AXIAL MOVEMENT; AND THE TEETH OF SAID JAW MEMBERS BEING ARRANGED SO THAT THE TEETH OF SAID PIVOTED JAW MEMBER DISPOSED ON, AT LEAST, ONE SIDE OF SAID PIVOT AXIS INTERENGAGE
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) | 1968-09-06 | 1969-03-08 | 1969-09-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-06 | 1973-03-08 | 1973-09-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-06 | 1977-03-08 | 1977-09-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |