US3271723A
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Conductive ball bearing
Assignee: Federal Mogul Bower Bearings Inc
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Filing: 1964-05-04
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1984-05-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard G Willing
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 10:46
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R39/00; H01R39/64; H01R39/643; F; F16; F16C; F16C41/00; F16C41/002; F16C19/00; F16C19/02; F16C19/04; F16C19/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
IN AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE BEARING HAVING INNER AND OUTER BEARING RACE MEMBERS ROTATABLY SUPPORTED COAXIALLY OF ONE ANOTHER BY AN INTERMEDIATE COMPLEMENT OF ROLLING BEARING MEMBERS, APPARATUS COMPRISING: A RADIALLY FACING, ANNULAR GROOVE FORMED IN ONE OF SAID BEARING RACE MEMBERS; A RESILIENT, ARCUATE, ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEMBER RETAININGLY ENGAGED IN SAID ANNULAR GROOVE, AND SAID CONDUCTIVE MEMBER HAVING AN INTEGRALLY FORMED, TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING ARM POSITIONED IN SLIDING CONTACT WITH THE ADJACENT SURFACE OF THE OTHER OF SAID BEARING RACE MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
80 words
IN AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE BEARING HAVING INNER AND OUTER BEARING RACE MEMBERS ROTATABLY SUPPORTED COAXIALLY OF ONE ANOTHER BY AN INTERMEDIATE COMPLEMENT OF ROLLING BEARING MEMBERS, APPARATUS COMPRISING: A RADIALLY FACING, ANNULAR GROOVE FORMED IN ONE OF SAID BEARING RACE MEMBERS; A RESILIENT, ARCUATE, ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MEMBER RETAININGLY ENGAGED IN SAID ANNULAR GROOVE, AND SAID CONDUCTIVE MEMBER HAVING AN INTEGRALLY FORMED, TRANSVERSELY EXTENDING ARM POSITIONED IN SLIDING CONTACT WITH THE ADJACENT SURFACE OF THE OTHER OF SAID BEARING RACE MEMBERS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3089112A
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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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |