US3222885A
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Resilient coupling
Assignee: Morse Chain Co
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Filing: 1963-04-29
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Granted: 1965-12-14
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Expires: 1983-04-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles E Hein
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 21:01
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D3/00; F16D3/50; F16D3/70
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A COUPLING COMPRISING A DRIVE MEMBER, A DRIVEN MEMBER, ONE OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING A STRAIGHT-SIDED AXIAL SOCKET THEREIN, SAID SOCKET MEMBER HAVING A SLOT IN THE OUTER PERIPHERY THEREOF OPENING INTO SAID SOCKET, A STRAIGHT-SIDE RESILIENT ELEMENT HAVING A DIMENSION DIFFERENT THAN THE DIMENSION OF SAID SOCKET TO AS TO BE DEFORMED WHEN INSERTED IN THE SOCKET AND THEREBY FRICTIONALLY RETAINED IN THE SOCKET WITH A PORTION OF SAID ELEMENT EXPANDED INTO THE SLOT TO TEND TO RETAIN SAID RESILIENT ELEMENT AGAINST MOVEMENT OF SAID ELEMENT IN THE SOCKET,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A COUPLING COMPRISING A DRIVE MEMBER, A DRIVEN MEMBER, ONE OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING A STRAIGHT-SIDED AXIAL SOCKET THEREIN, SAID SOCKET MEMBER HAVING A SLOT IN THE OUTER PERIPHERY THEREOF OPENING INTO SAID SOCKET, A STRAIGHT-SIDE RESILIENT ELEMENT HAVING A DIMENSION DIFFERENT THAN THE DIMENSION OF SAID SOCKET TO AS TO BE DEFORMED WHEN INSERTED IN THE SOCKET AND THEREBY FRICTIONALLY RETAINED IN THE SOCKET WITH A PORTION OF SAID ELEMENT EXPANDED INTO THE SLOT TO TEND TO RETAIN SAID RESILIENT ELEMENT AGAINST MOVEMENT OF SAID ELEMENT IN THE SOCKET,
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) | 1968-12-13 | 1969-06-14 | 1969-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-13 | 1973-06-14 | 1973-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-13 | 1977-06-14 | 1977-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |