US3232639A
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Adjusting and locking means for a nut
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1963-10-03
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1983-10-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred E Kosinski
- 👤 Claude C Cook
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:32
CPC Classifications
F; F15; F15B; F15B15/00; F15B15/08; F15B15/14; F15B15/16; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/924; Y10S411/926; Y10S411/945; Y10S411/998
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
IN A FLUID ACTUATOR HAVING A POWER CYLINDER AND A FORCE TRANSMITTING MEMBER WITH A PACKING NUT OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID CYLINDER AND SAID MEMBER, A LOCKING MEANS FOR SAID PACKING NUT TO HOLD SAID NUT IN POSITIVE CONTACT WITH SAID CYLINDER SUCH THAT LOADING OF SAID NUT AS BY SAID FORCE TRANSMITTING MEMBER WILL NOT STRIP THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID CYLINDER AND SAID NUT, SAID LOCKING MEANS COMPRISING: A RETAINER PLATE CONNECTED TO SAID CYLINDER, SAID RETAINER PLATE HAVING AN UPPER, SERRATED SURFACE; AN ADJUSTMENT PLATE HAVING SERRATED UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES WITH A SLOT THEREALONG, SAID ADJUSTMENT PLATE HAVING A MEANS TO ENGAGE SAID PACKING NUT AND HOLD IT FROM MOVEMENT; AND A MEANS TO ATTACH SAID RETAINER PLATE AND SAID ADJUSTMENT PLATE THROUGH THE SLOT OF SAID ADJUSTMENT PLATE TO ALLOW VARIABLE, INCREMENTAL POSITIONING OF SAID MEANS ENGAGING SAID PACKING NUT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
IN A FLUID ACTUATOR HAVING A POWER CYLINDER AND A FORCE TRANSMITTING MEMBER WITH A PACKING NUT OPERATIVELY CONNECTING SAID CYLINDER AND SAID MEMBER, A LOCKING MEANS FOR SAID PACKING NUT TO HOLD SAID NUT IN POSITIVE CONTACT WITH SAID CYLINDER SUCH THAT LOADING OF SAID NUT AS BY SAID FORCE TRANSMITTING MEMBER WILL NOT STRIP THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID CYLINDER AND SAID NUT, SAID LOCKING MEANS COMPRISING: A RETAINER PLATE CONNECTED TO SAID CYLINDER, SAID RETAINER PLATE HAVING AN UPPER, SERRATED SURFACE; AN ADJUSTMENT PLATE HAVING SERRATED UPPER AND LOWER SURFACES WITH A SLOT THEREALONG, SAID ADJUSTMENT PLATE HAVING A MEANS TO ENGAGE SAID PACKING NUT AND HOLD IT FROM MOVEMENT; AND A MEANS TO ATTACH SAID RETAINER PLATE AND SAID ADJUSTMENT PLATE THROUGH THE SLOT OF SAID ADJUSTMENT PLATE TO ALLOW VARIABLE, INCREMENTAL POSITIONING OF SAID MEANS ENGAGING SAID PACKING NUT.
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) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |