US3272285A
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Pump unit for a central lubricating installation
Assignee: Auto Research Corp
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Filing: 1963-06-11
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Granted: 1966-09-13
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Expires: 1983-06-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 14:39
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16N; F16N13/00; F16N13/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
IN A CENTRALIZED LUBRICATING INSTALLATION FOR DISTRIBUTING LUBRICANT TO SPACED BEARINGS IN AND ABOUT A MECHANISM, A RESERVOIR, A CENTRAL PUMP DETACHABLY MOUNTED ON SAID RESERVOIR COMPRISING A DETACHABLE COVER HAVING MOUNTING MEANS, A DRIVE ARRANGEMENT CARRIED ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE COVER, A PRESSURE AND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT AND AN OUTLET CONNECTION MOUNTED ON THE COVER, A PUMP BODY ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COVER, A CENTRAL SHAFT EXTENDING ACROSS THE TOP OF THE COVER AND THROUGH THE BODY AND DRIVEN BY SAID ARRANGEMENT, SAID SHAFT HAVING AN ECCENTRIC RECESSED PORTION FORMING A PUMP CHAMBER, A SPRING PRESSED FOLLOWER VANE RIDING IN SAID RECESS LOCATED TRANSVERSELY TO THE SHAFT, INLET AND OUTLET BORE SYSTEMS IN THE PUMP BODY HAVING OPPOSITE INLET AND OUTLET PORTS AT THE ECCENTRIC PORTION AND TUBING CONNECTIONS TO SAID CHAMBER AND TO SAID RECESS ON THE SIDE OF THE VANE AWAY FROM SAID SHAFT, MEANS TO REGULATE THE PRESSURE AND VOLUME DISCHARGE OF SAID PUMP CONNECTED TO SAID SYSTEMS AND ALSO FROM SAID OUTLET SYSTEM TO THE OUTLET CONNECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
IN A CENTRALIZED LUBRICATING INSTALLATION FOR DISTRIBUTING LUBRICANT TO SPACED BEARINGS IN AND ABOUT A MECHANISM, A RESERVOIR, A CENTRAL PUMP DETACHABLY MOUNTED ON SAID RESERVOIR COMPRISING A DETACHABLE COVER HAVING MOUNTING MEANS, A DRIVE ARRANGEMENT CARRIED ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE COVER, A PRESSURE AND VOLUME ADJUSTMENT AND AN OUTLET CONNECTION MOUNTED ON THE COVER, A PUMP BODY ON THE OTHER SIDE OF THE COVER, A CENTRAL SHAFT EXTENDING ACROSS THE TOP OF THE COVER AND THROUGH THE BODY AND DRIVEN BY SAID ARRANGEMENT, SAID SHAFT HAVING AN ECCENTRIC RECESSED PORTION FORMING A PUMP CHAMBER, A SPRING PRESSED FOLLOWER VANE RIDING IN SAID RECESS LOCATED TRANSVERSELY TO THE SHAFT, INLET AND OUTLET BORE SYSTEMS IN THE PUMP BODY HAVING OPPOSITE INLET AND OUTLET PORTS AT THE ECCENTRIC PORTION AND TUBING CONNECTIONS TO SAID CHAMBER AND TO SAID RECESS ON THE SIDE OF THE VANE AWAY FROM SAID SHAFT, MEANS TO REGULATE THE PRESSURE AND VOLUME DISCHARGE OF SAID PUMP CONNECTED TO SAID SYSTEMS AND ALSO FROM SAID OUTLET SYSTEM TO THE OUTLET CONNECTION.
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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) | 1969-09-12 | 1970-03-14 | 1970-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-14 | 1974-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-12 | 1978-03-14 | 1978-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |