US3279832A
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Seal for ball and socket joint
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1964-03-20
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1984-03-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bergman Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:59
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/50; F16J15/52
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A STUD PART AND A SOCKET PART, A BOOT SEAL HAVING A LARGE OPEN END SECURED ABOUT SAID SOCKET PART AND A SMALL OPEN END SECURED ABOUT SAID STUD, SAID SEAL HAVING A FLEXIBLE UPPER PORTION, SAID SEAL ALSO COMPRISING A SIDE WALL PORTION HAVING A PLURALITY A CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED APART OGEE DEPRESSIONS ABOUT THE ENTIRE PERIPHERY THEREOF, SAID DEPRESSION EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY AXIALLY DOWNWARDLY FROM ADJACENT THE UPPER PORTION TO ADJACENT THE LARGE OPEN END AND BEING INCLINED
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) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |