US3266333A
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Mechanical transmission
Assignee: MAROTH ENGINEERING Co
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Filing: 1964-06-01
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1984-06-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur M Maroth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 07:02
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H37/00; F16H37/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18568; Y10T74/18576; Y10T74/18608
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A TOOTHED DRIVEN MEMBER, (B) A THREADED ROTARY DRIVING MEMBER TURNABLE AND AXIALLY MOVABLE AND ENGAGED WITH THE TEETH OF THE DRIVEN MEMBER TO PROVIDE FOR ACTUATION OF THE LATTER IN RESPONSE TO AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVING MEMBER AND TO ENABLE THE DRIVING MEMBER TO EXPERIENCE A REVERSE, RETURN AXIAL MOVEMENT BY TURNING AND WITHOUT REQUIRING RETROGRADE MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVEN MEMBER, (C) A ROTARY CAM HELD AGAINST AXIAL MOVEMENT, (D) MEANS FOR INTERMITTENTLY TURNING THE DRIVING MEMBER IN RESPONSE TO CONTINUOUS TURING OF THE ROTARY CAM, (E) A SECOND ROTARY CAM DISPOSED OPPOSITE THE FIRST CAM AND MOUNTED FOR SOLELY AXIAL MOVEMENT, (F) ROLLER ELEMENTS BETWEEN AND ENGAGED WITH THE CAMS, (G) A DRIVEN CAGE ENGAGED WITH SAID ROLLER ELEMENTS, (H) MEANS EFFECTING AN AXIAL DRIVE BETWEEN THE SECOND CAM AND SAID DRIVING ELEMENT, (I) SAID CAMS HAVING OPPOSED WAVY SURFACES OF COMPLEMENTARY CONTOUR, FORMED BY RECEDING AND ADVANCING PORTIONS OF EACH CAM, SAID RECEDING PORTIONS HAVING A LESSER CIRCUMFERENTIAL LENGTH THAN SAID ADVANCING PORTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A MECHANICAL TRANSMISSION COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A TOOTHED DRIVEN MEMBER, (B) A THREADED ROTARY DRIVING MEMBER TURNABLE AND AXIALLY MOVABLE AND ENGAGED WITH THE TEETH OF THE DRIVEN MEMBER TO PROVIDE FOR ACTUATION OF THE LATTER IN RESPONSE TO AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVING MEMBER AND TO ENABLE THE DRIVING MEMBER TO EXPERIENCE A REVERSE, RETURN AXIAL MOVEMENT BY TURNING AND WITHOUT REQUIRING RETROGRADE MOVEMENT OF THE DRIVEN MEMBER, (C) A ROTARY CAM HELD AGAINST AXIAL MOVEMENT, (D) MEANS FOR INTERMITTENTLY TURNING THE DRIVING MEMBER IN RESPONSE TO CONTINUOUS TURING OF THE ROTARY CAM, (E) A SECOND ROTARY CAM DISPOSED OPPOSITE THE FIRST CAM AND MOUNTED FOR SOLELY AXIAL MOVEMENT, (F) ROLLER ELEMENTS BETWEEN AND ENGAGED WITH THE CAMS, (G) A DRIVEN CAGE ENGAGED WITH SAID ROLLER ELEMENTS, (H) MEANS EFFECTING AN AXIAL DRIVE BETWEEN THE SECOND CAM AND SAID DRIVING ELEMENT, (I) SAID CAMS HAVING OPPOSED WAVY SURFACES OF COMPLEMENTARY CONTOUR, FORMED BY RECEDING AND ADVANCING PORTIONS OF EACH CAM, SAID RECEDING PORTIONS HAVING A LESSER CIRCUMFERENTIAL LENGTH THAN SAID ADVANCING PORTIONS.
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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |