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Ball joint connection
Assignee: AIRTEX PROD
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Filing: 1963-01-28
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1983-01-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Warren E Carter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:24
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C11/00; F16C11/04; F16C11/06; F16C11/0604; F16C11/0609; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32114; Y10T403/32131; Y10T403/32196; Y10T403/32204
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
A CARTRIDGE BALL JOINT UNIT COMPRISING A BODY MEMBER HAVING A KNURLED TAPERED SECTION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE THEREOF FOR GRIPPING THE WALL OF AN APERTURE IN WHICH SAID SECTION IS DISPOSED, SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING AN INTERIOR SPHERICAL SURFACE, A ROCKABLE BALL DEVICE IN SAID BODY MEMBER ENGAGING SAID SURFACE AND HAVING A SHANK EXTENDING THEREOUT, AND MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BODY MEMBER TO AXIALLY PULL SAID TAPERED SECTION INTO SAID APERTURE TO EFFECT GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT THEREOF WITH SAID APERTURE WALL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
A CARTRIDGE BALL JOINT UNIT COMPRISING A BODY MEMBER HAVING A KNURLED TAPERED SECTION ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE THEREOF FOR GRIPPING THE WALL OF AN APERTURE IN WHICH SAID SECTION IS DISPOSED, SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING AN INTERIOR SPHERICAL SURFACE, A ROCKABLE BALL DEVICE IN SAID BODY MEMBER ENGAGING SAID SURFACE AND HAVING A SHANK EXTENDING THEREOUT, AND MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BODY MEMBER TO AXIALLY PULL SAID TAPERED SECTION INTO SAID APERTURE TO EFFECT GRIPPING ENGAGEMENT THEREOF WITH SAID APERTURE WALL.
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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) | 1969-03-07 | 1969-09-06 | 1970-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-07 | 1973-09-06 | 1974-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-07 | 1977-09-06 | 1978-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |