US3276289A
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Gear case
Assignee: PepsiAmericas Inc
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Filing: 1964-07-17
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1984-07-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Isaac E Cox
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:09
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61C; B61C17/00; B61C17/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR A DRIVE GEAR AND FOR THE THRUST BEARING SURFACES ON THE GEAR AND ON A BEARING, COMPRISING AN ANNULAR DUST GUARD MEANS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO SAID BEARING AND INCLUDING A SEALING ELEMENT ADAPTED FOR SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE HUB OF SAID GEAR; A GEAR CASE MEANS SURROUNDING SAID GEAR AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A SUPPLY OF GEAR CASE LUBRICANT, AND SEALING MEANS FOR SEALING SAID GEAR CASE MEANS AND AGAINST THE LOSS OF GEAR LUBRICANT FROM SAID GEAR CASE MEANS, SAID SEALING MEANS INCLUDING A SEAL ENGAGING SAID GEAR HUB AND SPACED FROM SAID DUST GUARD SEALING ELEMENT IN AN AXIAL DIRECTION ALONG SAID GEAR HUB TO PROVIDE A SPACE BETWEEN SAID SEAL AND SEALING ELEMENT THAT IS EXPOSED TO THE AMBIENT ATMOSPHERE, THE PORTION OF SAID GEAR HUB WHICH IS ENGAGING SAID SEALING ELEMENT BEING SPACED RADIALLY FROM SAID PORTION OF SAID GEAR HUB WHICH IS ENGAGING SAID SEAL TO PROVIDE BOTH AXIAL AND RADIAL SPACING BETWEEN SAID SEAL AND SEALING ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A SEALING ARRANGEMENT FOR A DRIVE GEAR AND FOR THE THRUST BEARING SURFACES ON THE GEAR AND ON A BEARING, COMPRISING AN ANNULAR DUST GUARD MEANS ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO SAID BEARING AND INCLUDING A SEALING ELEMENT ADAPTED FOR SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE HUB OF SAID GEAR; A GEAR CASE MEANS SURROUNDING SAID GEAR AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A SUPPLY OF GEAR CASE LUBRICANT, AND SEALING MEANS FOR SEALING SAID GEAR CASE MEANS AND AGAINST THE LOSS OF GEAR LUBRICANT FROM SAID GEAR CASE MEANS, SAID SEALING MEANS INCLUDING A SEAL ENGAGING SAID GEAR HUB AND SPACED FROM SAID DUST GUARD SEALING ELEMENT IN AN AXIAL DIRECTION ALONG SAID GEAR HUB TO PROVIDE A SPACE BETWEEN SAID SEAL AND SEALING ELEMENT THAT IS EXPOSED TO THE AMBIENT ATMOSPHERE, THE PORTION OF SAID GEAR HUB WHICH IS ENGAGING SAID SEALING ELEMENT BEING SPACED RADIALLY FROM SAID PORTION OF SAID GEAR HUB WHICH IS ENGAGING SAID SEAL TO PROVIDE BOTH AXIAL AND RADIAL SPACING BETWEEN SAID SEAL AND SEALING ELEMENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |