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Lubricating system for dynamoelectric machines
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-12-26
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1983-12-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley L Lindt
- 👤 Harry R Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 03:47
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16N; F16N7/00; F16N7/12; H; H02; H02K; H02K7/00; H02K7/08; H02K7/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
149 words
IN A DYNAMOELECTRIC MACHINE HAVING A BEARING AND A SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED THEREIN, SAID SHAFT PROJECTING FROM SAID BEARING, A LUBRICATION SYSTEM COMPRISING A WICKING WASHER POSITIONED AROUND SAID SHAFT AND HAVING ONE FACE ENGAGED AGAINST ONE END OF SAID BEARING, SAID WASHER BEING ENGAGED AGAINST SAID SHAFT, A SECOND WICKING WASHER HAVING A GREATER DIAMETER THAN THE FIRST WICKING WASHER AND ENGAGING SAID FIRST WICKING WASHER ON ITS OTHER FACE, A RESERVOIR WICK PRESSED AGAINST SAID OTHER FACE OF SAID SECOND WICKING WASHER AND SPACED RADIALLY OUTWARDLY FROM THE PERIPHERY OF SAID FIRST WICKING WASHER, SAID RESERVOIR WICK PRESSING AGAINST SAID SECOND WICKING WASHER PUSHING THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID SECOND WICKING WASHER AXIALLY TOWARD SAID BEARING AND THEREBY DRAWING SAID FIRST WICKING WASHER INTO PRESSING ENGAGEMENT AGAINST SAID ONE END OF SAID BEARING ABOUT SAID SHAFT AND PRESSING SAID FIRST AND SAID SECOND WICKING WASHER TIGHTLY TOGETHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
149 words
IN A DYNAMOELECTRIC MACHINE HAVING A BEARING AND A SHAFT ROTATABLY MOUNTED THEREIN, SAID SHAFT PROJECTING FROM SAID BEARING, A LUBRICATION SYSTEM COMPRISING A WICKING WASHER POSITIONED AROUND SAID SHAFT AND HAVING ONE FACE ENGAGED AGAINST ONE END OF SAID BEARING, SAID WASHER BEING ENGAGED AGAINST SAID SHAFT, A SECOND WICKING WASHER HAVING A GREATER DIAMETER THAN THE FIRST WICKING WASHER AND ENGAGING SAID FIRST WICKING WASHER ON ITS OTHER FACE, A RESERVOIR WICK PRESSED AGAINST SAID OTHER FACE OF SAID SECOND WICKING WASHER AND SPACED RADIALLY OUTWARDLY FROM THE PERIPHERY OF SAID FIRST WICKING WASHER, SAID RESERVOIR WICK PRESSING AGAINST SAID SECOND WICKING WASHER PUSHING THE OUTER ENDS OF SAID SECOND WICKING WASHER AXIALLY TOWARD SAID BEARING AND THEREBY DRAWING SAID FIRST WICKING WASHER INTO PRESSING ENGAGEMENT AGAINST SAID ONE END OF SAID BEARING ABOUT SAID SHAFT AND PRESSING SAID FIRST AND SAID SECOND WICKING WASHER TIGHTLY TOGETHER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |