US3279834A
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Ball joint seal construction
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1964-04-15
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1984-04-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Theodore J Budzynski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 22:47
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/50; F16J15/52; F16C; F16C11/00; F16C11/04; F16C11/06; F16C11/0666; F16C11/0671
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
AN ANNULAR BOOT SEAL FOR A BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY HAVING A SOCKET PART AND A STUD PART, SAID SEAL HAVING A LARGE OPEN END ADAPTED TO BE SECURED ABOUT SAID SOCKET PART, SAID SEAL HAVING A SMALL OPEN END, SAID SMALL END HAVING A PAIR OF AXIALLY SPACED APART INWARDLY DIRECTED RELATIVELY RIGID ANNULAR RIDGES ADAPTED TO SLIDABLY ENGAGE THE SURFACE OF SAID STUD, SAID SMALL END ALSO HAVING A GENERALLY V-SHAPED UPSTANDING RIGID RIDGE PORTION SPACED
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 |