US3228673A
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Laterally supported static load bearing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-26
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1983-08-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William L Hinks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 12:53
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C33/00; F16C33/02; F16C33/04; F16C33/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
A LAMINATED BEARING OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, COMPRISING: ALTERNATE LAYERS OF METAL AND ELASTOMER BONDED TO EACH OTHER IN ALIGNED OVERLYING RELATIONSHIP, WITH EACH SUCH ELASTOMER LAYER BEING OF SUBSTANTIALLY INCOMPRESSIBLE THICKNESS, WHEREBY SAID ENTIRE BEARING WILL BE SUBSTANTIALLY INCOMPRESSIBLE TO FORCES APPLIED NORMALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE THICKNESS DIMENSION OF SAID LAYERS; SUPPORT MEANS COACTING WITH SAID WLTERNATE LAYERS AND CONTROLLING LATERAL SHIFTING OF SAID LAYERS TOWARD UNALIGNED RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER DURING THE APPLICATION OF FORCES APPLIED SUBSTANTIALLY NORMALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE THICKNESS DIMENSION OF SAID LAYERS; SAID SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING ALIGNED RIGID RINGS INTERLEAVED BETWEEN SAID LAYERS AND PROJECTING BEYOND SAID EDGES IN UNIFORM AMOUNTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
A LAMINATED BEARING OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, COMPRISING: ALTERNATE LAYERS OF METAL AND ELASTOMER BONDED TO EACH OTHER IN ALIGNED OVERLYING RELATIONSHIP, WITH EACH SUCH ELASTOMER LAYER BEING OF SUBSTANTIALLY INCOMPRESSIBLE THICKNESS, WHEREBY SAID ENTIRE BEARING WILL BE SUBSTANTIALLY INCOMPRESSIBLE TO FORCES APPLIED NORMALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE THICKNESS DIMENSION OF SAID LAYERS; SUPPORT MEANS COACTING WITH SAID WLTERNATE LAYERS AND CONTROLLING LATERAL SHIFTING OF SAID LAYERS TOWARD UNALIGNED RELATIONSHIP WITH EACH OTHER DURING THE APPLICATION OF FORCES APPLIED SUBSTANTIALLY NORMALLY WITH RESPECT TO THE THICKNESS DIMENSION OF SAID LAYERS; SAID SUPPORT MEANS INCLUDING ALIGNED RIGID RINGS INTERLEAVED BETWEEN SAID LAYERS AND PROJECTING BEYOND SAID EDGES IN UNIFORM AMOUNTS.
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) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |