US3213985A
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Overload release clutch for liquid metering apparatus
Assignee: Liquid Controls Corp
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Filing: 1962-02-02
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Granted: 1965-10-26
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Expires: 1982-02-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter P Kushmuk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 20:08
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F15/00; G01F15/007; G01F15/07
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A RELEASABLE DRIVE COMPRISING A FIRST ROTATABLE MEMBER HAVING A SOCKET IN ONE END, A SECOND ROTATABLE MEMBER SLIDABLE AXIALLY IN SAID SOCKET, COUPLING MEANS INCLUDING A COUPLING ELEMENT CARRIED BY SAID SECOND MEMBER AND AXIALLY SLIDABLE THEREWITH, AND MOVABLE INTO COUPLING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FIRST MEMBER WHEN SAID SECOND MEMBER IS IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION AXIALLY RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST MEMEBER, FOR COUPLING SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS TOGETHER FOR SIMULTANEOUS ROTATION, A PLUNGER SLIDABLE IN SAID SOCKET AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID COUPLING ELEMENT FOR URGING IT INTO COUPLING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FIRST MEMBER AND SPRING MEANS URGING SAID PLUNGER TOWARD SAID SECOND MEMBER TO THEREBY YIELDABLY MAINTAIN SAID COUPLING IN COUPLING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FIRST MEMBER WHEN SAID SECOND MEMBER IS IN SAID PREDETERMINED POSITION AND TO URGE AND YIELDABLY MAINTAIN SAID SECOND MEMBER AXIALLY OUT OF SAID PREDETERMINED POSITION WHEN SAID COUPLING ELEMENT IS MOVED OUT OF SAID COUPLING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A RELEASABLE DRIVE COMPRISING A FIRST ROTATABLE MEMBER HAVING A SOCKET IN ONE END, A SECOND ROTATABLE MEMBER SLIDABLE AXIALLY IN SAID SOCKET, COUPLING MEANS INCLUDING A COUPLING ELEMENT CARRIED BY SAID SECOND MEMBER AND AXIALLY SLIDABLE THEREWITH, AND MOVABLE INTO COUPLING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FIRST MEMBER WHEN SAID SECOND MEMBER IS IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION AXIALLY RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST MEMEBER, FOR COUPLING SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS TOGETHER FOR SIMULTANEOUS ROTATION, A PLUNGER SLIDABLE IN SAID SOCKET AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID COUPLING ELEMENT FOR URGING IT INTO COUPLING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FIRST MEMBER AND SPRING MEANS URGING SAID PLUNGER TOWARD SAID SECOND MEMBER TO THEREBY YIELDABLY MAINTAIN SAID COUPLING IN COUPLING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID FIRST MEMBER WHEN SAID SECOND MEMBER IS IN SAID PREDETERMINED POSITION AND TO URGE AND YIELDABLY MAINTAIN SAID SECOND MEMBER AXIALLY OUT OF SAID PREDETERMINED POSITION WHEN SAID COUPLING ELEMENT IS MOVED OUT OF SAID COUPLING POSITION.
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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) | 1968-10-25 | 1969-04-26 | 1969-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-25 | 1973-04-26 | 1973-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-25 | 1977-04-26 | 1977-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |