US3261598A
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Spring mechanism
Assignee: Fairchild Hiller Corp
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Filing: 1964-07-02
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Granted: 1966-07-19
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Expires: 1984-07-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jones John Roger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:41
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F1/00; F16F1/02; F16F1/32
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A SPRING MECHANISM COMPRISING: A DISC SPRING HAVING AN OPENING IN THE CENTER THEREOF DEFINED BY AN INNER EDGE, FIRST AND SECOND SUPPORT MEANS EACH HAVING A RESILIENT MEMBER MOVABLE RADIALLY OF THE SPRING AXIS, THE RESILIENT MEMBER OF THE FIRST SUPPORT MEANS ENGAGING THE OUTER EDGE OF THE SPRING AND THE RESILIENT MEMBER OF THE SECOND SUPPORT MEANS ENGAGING SAID INNER EDGE, FORCE APPLIED TO THE MECHANISM CAUSING THE SPRING TO DEFORM AND PRODUCE A FORCE COMPONENT RADIAL TO THE SPRING AXIS THEREBY PRODUCING MOVEMENT OF THE RESILIENT MEMBERS RADIAL OF THE AXIS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A SPRING MECHANISM COMPRISING: A DISC SPRING HAVING AN OPENING IN THE CENTER THEREOF DEFINED BY AN INNER EDGE, FIRST AND SECOND SUPPORT MEANS EACH HAVING A RESILIENT MEMBER MOVABLE RADIALLY OF THE SPRING AXIS, THE RESILIENT MEMBER OF THE FIRST SUPPORT MEANS ENGAGING THE OUTER EDGE OF THE SPRING AND THE RESILIENT MEMBER OF THE SECOND SUPPORT MEANS ENGAGING SAID INNER EDGE, FORCE APPLIED TO THE MECHANISM CAUSING THE SPRING TO DEFORM AND PRODUCE A FORCE COMPONENT RADIAL TO THE SPRING AXIS THEREBY PRODUCING MOVEMENT OF THE RESILIENT MEMBERS RADIAL OF THE AXIS.
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) | 1969-07-18 | 1970-01-17 | 1970-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-18 | 1974-01-17 | 1974-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-18 | 1978-01-17 | 1978-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |