US3266739A
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Roller-actuated vibro-energy mill
Assignee: Southwestern Engineering Co
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Filing: 1963-08-23
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1983-08-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard K Mckibben
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:01
CPC Classifications
B; B06; B06B; B06B1/00; B06B1/10; B06B1/16; B06B1/167; B24; B24B; B24B31/00; B24B31/06; B24B31/073; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18544; Y10T74/18552
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A VIBRO-ENERGY MILL, COMPRISING: (A) AN ANNULAR MILL STRUCTURE; (B) A RING OF SUPPORTING SPRINGS THEREFOR; (C) A CYLINDRICAL ROLLER CASE CENTRALLY LOCATED IN SAID MILL STRUCTURE; (D) A DRIVE SHAFT EXTENDING AXIALLY THROUGH SAID CASE; (E) A SLEEVE FITTING A PORTION OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT AND EXTENDING THEREWITH FROM AN END OF SAID CASE; (F) MEANS FOR EFFECTING RELATIVE CIRCUMFERENTIAL DISPLACEMENT OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT AND SLEEVE; (G) AXIALLY DISPLACED SETS OF ROLLER-IMPELLING ARMS CARRIED RESPECTIVELY BY SAID DRIVE SHAFT AND SLEEVE; (H) AXIALLY OFFSET ROLLERS CARRIED BY SAID ARMS AND RADIALLY MOVABLE INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID CASE FOR ROTATION THEREABOUT;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A VIBRO-ENERGY MILL, COMPRISING: (A) AN ANNULAR MILL STRUCTURE; (B) A RING OF SUPPORTING SPRINGS THEREFOR; (C) A CYLINDRICAL ROLLER CASE CENTRALLY LOCATED IN SAID MILL STRUCTURE; (D) A DRIVE SHAFT EXTENDING AXIALLY THROUGH SAID CASE; (E) A SLEEVE FITTING A PORTION OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT AND EXTENDING THEREWITH FROM AN END OF SAID CASE; (F) MEANS FOR EFFECTING RELATIVE CIRCUMFERENTIAL DISPLACEMENT OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT AND SLEEVE; (G) AXIALLY DISPLACED SETS OF ROLLER-IMPELLING ARMS CARRIED RESPECTIVELY BY SAID DRIVE SHAFT AND SLEEVE; (H) AXIALLY OFFSET ROLLERS CARRIED BY SAID ARMS AND RADIALLY MOVABLE INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID CASE FOR ROTATION THEREABOUT;
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 |