US3288501A
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Ball joint
Assignee: J J TOUREK Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1962-10-22
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1982-10-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William D Ross
- 👤 Donald K Moeller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:06
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C11/00; F16C11/04; F16C11/06; F16C11/0619; F16C11/0623; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32114; Y10T403/32163; Y10T403/32172; Y10T403/32181; Y10T403/57; Y10T403/5706
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A BALL JOINT FOR CONNECTING TWO MEMBERS TOGETHER, COMPRISING A BALL SCREW AND A SHELL, SAID BALL SCREW INCLUDING A GENERALLY SPHERICAL BALL AT ONE END AND BEING ADAPTED TO BE ATTACHED AT ITS OTHER END TO ONE OF SAID TWO MEMBERS, SAID SHELL BEING GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL LONGITUDINALLY AND HAVING A CAVITY ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID BALL AND FORMED IN ONE LONGITUDINAL SIDE THEREOF, SAID CAVITY BEING SUFFICIENTLY DEEP THAT THE CENTER OF SAID BALL IS WITHIN SAID CAVITY, THE PORTION OF SAID SHELL ABOUT THE OPENING OF SAID CAVITY BEING SUBSTANTIALLY FLAT AND SUBSTANTIALLY NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF SAID CAVITY, AND A SUBSTANTIALLY CIRCULAR
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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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |