US3261647A
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Wheeled rod structure
Assignee: Whirlpool Corp
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Filing: 1963-11-13
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Granted: 1966-07-19
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Expires: 1983-11-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bruce E Stewart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:30
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60B; B60B33/00; B60B33/006; B60B33/0063; A; A47; A47B; A47B88/00; A47B88/40; A47B88/483; A47B88/487; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/50; A47L15/507; A47B2210/00; A47B2210/0002; A47B2210/0029; A47B2210/0043; A47B2210/0051; A47B2210/0056; A47B2210/0059; A47B2210/01; A47B2210/04; A47B2210/17
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
IN A STRUCTURE HAVING A FIRST ROD HAVING AN OUTER END, AND SECOND ROD EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY TO THE FIRST ROD ADJACENT SAID OUTER END, A WHEEL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A TUBULAR AXLE HAVING AN OUTER END PROVIDED WITH A PAIR OF SHOULDER SPACED APART LONGITUDINAL OF THE AXLE, AND AN INNER END; A WHEEL ROTATIVELY CARRIED ON SAID OUTER END OF THE AXLE, SAID WHEEL INCLUDING A HUB PORTION RETAINED AGAINST SUBSTANTIAL AXIAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID SHOULDERS; AND A RETAINER MEANS CARRIED ON THE INNER END OF SAID AXLE, SAID RETAINER MEANS EXTENDING AXIALLY INWARDLY FROM SAID AXLE AND HAVING A PORTION DEFINING A RECESS OPENING THEREFROM, SAID TUBULAR AXLE BEING MOUNTED ON SAID OUTER END OF THE FIRST ROD AND SAID RETAINER MEANS ENGAGING SAID SECOND ROD WITH SAID SECOND ROD RECEIVED IN SAID RECESS TO SUBSTANTIALLY RETAIN THE AXLE AGAINST AXIAL AND ROTATIVE MOVEMENT ON SAID FIRST ROD, SAID RETAINER MEANS BEING DEFLECTABLE TO PERMIT SELECTIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID AXLE AXIALLY INWARDLY AND OUTWARDLY RELATIVE TO SAID SECOND ROD FOR FACILITATED INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF SAID WHEEL ASSEMBLY RELATIVE TO SAID RODS AS DESIRED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
IN A STRUCTURE HAVING A FIRST ROD HAVING AN OUTER END, AND SECOND ROD EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY TO THE FIRST ROD ADJACENT SAID OUTER END, A WHEEL ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: A TUBULAR AXLE HAVING AN OUTER END PROVIDED WITH A PAIR OF SHOULDER SPACED APART LONGITUDINAL OF THE AXLE, AND AN INNER END; A WHEEL ROTATIVELY CARRIED ON SAID OUTER END OF THE AXLE, SAID WHEEL INCLUDING A HUB PORTION RETAINED AGAINST SUBSTANTIAL AXIAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID SHOULDERS; AND A RETAINER MEANS CARRIED ON THE INNER END OF SAID AXLE, SAID RETAINER MEANS EXTENDING AXIALLY INWARDLY FROM SAID AXLE AND HAVING A PORTION DEFINING A RECESS OPENING THEREFROM, SAID TUBULAR AXLE BEING MOUNTED ON SAID OUTER END OF THE FIRST ROD AND SAID RETAINER MEANS ENGAGING SAID SECOND ROD WITH SAID SECOND ROD RECEIVED IN SAID RECESS TO SUBSTANTIALLY RETAIN THE AXLE AGAINST AXIAL AND ROTATIVE MOVEMENT ON SAID FIRST ROD, SAID RETAINER MEANS BEING DEFLECTABLE TO PERMIT SELECTIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID AXLE AXIALLY INWARDLY AND OUTWARDLY RELATIVE TO SAID SECOND ROD FOR FACILITATED INSTALLATION AND REMOVAL OF SAID WHEEL ASSEMBLY RELATIVE TO SAID RODS AS DESIRED.
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) | 1969-07-18 | 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 |