US3222938A
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Engine starter gearing
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1964-01-08
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Granted: 1965-12-14
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Expires: 1984-01-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James J Digby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:12
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02N; F02N15/00; F02N15/02; F02N15/04; F02N15/06; F02N15/062; F02N15/065; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/13; Y10T74/131
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
IN AN ENGINE STARTER DRIVE: A POWER SHAFT HAVING A SHOULDER FORMED THEREIN AND A PILOT HOLE ADJACENT SAID SHOULDER, A DRIVING SLEEVE SPLINED ON THE POWER SHAFT, A LOCATING PIN MOUNTED IN SAID SLEEVE AND ENGAGING IN SAID PILOT HOLE TO MAINTAIN THE SLEEVE IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SHOULDER, A HOLLOW SCREW SHAFT SLIDABLY JOURNALLED ON THE DRIVING SLEEVE, A DRIVING CLUTCH RING SPLINED ON THE DRIVING SLEEVE HAVING AN OVERRRUNNING CLUTCH CONNECTION WITH SAID SCREW SHAFT, MEANS DEFINING THE NORMAL ENGAGED POSITION OF THE SCREW SHAFT AND THE DRIVING CLUTCH RING, YIELDING MEANS URGING THE SCREW SHAFT TOWARD ITS NORMAL POSITION. YIELDING MESH-ENFORCING MEANS INCLUDING AN ENCLOSING CUP MEMBER HAVING A BOTTOM FLANGE SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON THE DRIVING SLEEVE, SAID YIELDING MESH-ENFORCING MEANS RESISTING MOVE-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
IN AN ENGINE STARTER DRIVE: A POWER SHAFT HAVING A SHOULDER FORMED THEREIN AND A PILOT HOLE ADJACENT SAID SHOULDER, A DRIVING SLEEVE SPLINED ON THE POWER SHAFT, A LOCATING PIN MOUNTED IN SAID SLEEVE AND ENGAGING IN SAID PILOT HOLE TO MAINTAIN THE SLEEVE IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SHOULDER, A HOLLOW SCREW SHAFT SLIDABLY JOURNALLED ON THE DRIVING SLEEVE, A DRIVING CLUTCH RING SPLINED ON THE DRIVING SLEEVE HAVING AN OVERRRUNNING CLUTCH CONNECTION WITH SAID SCREW SHAFT, MEANS DEFINING THE NORMAL ENGAGED POSITION OF THE SCREW SHAFT AND THE DRIVING CLUTCH RING, YIELDING MEANS URGING THE SCREW SHAFT TOWARD ITS NORMAL POSITION. YIELDING MESH-ENFORCING MEANS INCLUDING AN ENCLOSING CUP MEMBER HAVING A BOTTOM FLANGE SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON THE DRIVING SLEEVE, SAID YIELDING MESH-ENFORCING MEANS RESISTING MOVE-
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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) | 1968-12-13 | 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 |