US3241392A
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Gearing
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1961-09-21
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1981-09-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hardy Alexander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 09:51
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H55/00; F16H55/02; F16H55/08; F16H55/0806; F16H1/00; F16H1/28; F16H55/088; F16H55/0886; F16H57/00; F16H57/0006; F16H2055/0893; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S475/00; Y10S475/904; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/1987; Y10T74/19893; Y10T74/19907; Y10T74/19949; Y10T74/19963; Y10T74/19972
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE NOISE PRODUCED BY A GEARING SYSTEM HAVING TWO GEARS MESHING EACH WITH A COMMON GEAR, THE METHOD COMPRISING FORMING THE GEARING TEETH SO THAT THE MESHING ENGAGEMENTS BETWEEN ONE GEAR AND THE COMMON GEAR AND BETWEEN THE OTHER GEAR AND THE COMMON GEAR OCCUR AT DIFFERENT TIMES TO THEREBY CAUSE THE COMMON GEAR TO HAVE A ACCELERATING FORCE APPLIED THERETO BY THE MESHING ENGAGEMENT WITH ONE GEAR AND A DECELERATING FORCE APPLIED THERETO BY THE MESHING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OTHER GEAR, THERE FORCES BEING OF SUCH A DIRECTION AND MAGNITUDE AS TO SUBSTANTIALLY CANCEL EACH OTHER AND THEREBY ATTENUATE THE GEAR NOISE FROM THE SYSTEM.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A METHOD OF CONTROLLING THE NOISE PRODUCED BY A GEARING SYSTEM HAVING TWO GEARS MESHING EACH WITH A COMMON GEAR, THE METHOD COMPRISING FORMING THE GEARING TEETH SO THAT THE MESHING ENGAGEMENTS BETWEEN ONE GEAR AND THE COMMON GEAR AND BETWEEN THE OTHER GEAR AND THE COMMON GEAR OCCUR AT DIFFERENT TIMES TO THEREBY CAUSE THE COMMON GEAR TO HAVE A ACCELERATING FORCE APPLIED THERETO BY THE MESHING ENGAGEMENT WITH ONE GEAR AND A DECELERATING FORCE APPLIED THERETO BY THE MESHING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OTHER GEAR, THERE FORCES BEING OF SUCH A DIRECTION AND MAGNITUDE AS TO SUBSTANTIALLY CANCEL EACH OTHER AND THEREBY ATTENUATE THE GEAR NOISE FROM THE SYSTEM.
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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |