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US3263781A
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Torque converter with locking means
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-18
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Granted: 1966-08-02
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Expires: 1985-10-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Simpson Victor John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:10
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H61/00; F16H61/38; F16H61/48; F16H61/50; F16H61/52; F16H61/54; F16H47/00; F16H47/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
TRANSMISSION MECHANISM INCLUDING A HYDROKINETIC TORQUE CONVERTER HAVING A TURBINE BLADE RING CARRIED BY AND SECURED TO A POWER OUTPUT SHAFT, AN IMPELLER, A SLEEVE ROTATING ABOUT THE OUTPUT SHAFT AND CARRYING THE SAID IMPELLER, A REACTOR BLADE RING, A POWER INPUT ROTOR, MEANS BY WHICH SAID REACTOR BLADE RING MAY BE LOCKED TO THE STATIC FRAME OF THE MECHANISM UNDER PREDETERMINED CONDITIONS, HELICAL DRIVE MEANS CONNECTING SAID POWER INPUT ROTOR TO SAID IMPELLER, SAID IMPELLER COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO BLADE RINGS OF DIFFERING CHARACTERISTIC FORMS EITHER OF WHICH BLADE RINGS MAY BE DIRECTED INTO THE WORKING FLUID FLOW PATH OF THE CONVERTER UPON RELATIVE AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE IMPELLER AND TURBINE BLADE RING THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF SAID HELICAL DRIVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
TRANSMISSION MECHANISM INCLUDING A HYDROKINETIC TORQUE CONVERTER HAVING A TURBINE BLADE RING CARRIED BY AND SECURED TO A POWER OUTPUT SHAFT, AN IMPELLER, A SLEEVE ROTATING ABOUT THE OUTPUT SHAFT AND CARRYING THE SAID IMPELLER, A REACTOR BLADE RING, A POWER INPUT ROTOR, MEANS BY WHICH SAID REACTOR BLADE RING MAY BE LOCKED TO THE STATIC FRAME OF THE MECHANISM UNDER PREDETERMINED CONDITIONS, HELICAL DRIVE MEANS CONNECTING SAID POWER INPUT ROTOR TO SAID IMPELLER, SAID IMPELLER COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO BLADE RINGS OF DIFFERING CHARACTERISTIC FORMS EITHER OF WHICH BLADE RINGS MAY BE DIRECTED INTO THE WORKING FLUID FLOW PATH OF THE CONVERTER UPON RELATIVE AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE IMPELLER AND TURBINE BLADE RING THROUGH THE MEDIUM OF SAID HELICAL DRIVE.
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) | 1969-08-01 | 1970-01-31 | 1970-08-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-01 | 1974-01-31 | 1974-08-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-01 | 1978-01-31 | 1978-08-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |