US3291270A
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Latch operated gear clutch
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-20
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Granted: 1966-12-13
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Expires: 1984-07-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J Abel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 16:16
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D11/00; F16D11/02; F16D11/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A CLUTCH DEVICE REQUIRING EXTERNAL SUPPORT POSITIONED ALONG AND IN COMBINATION WITH A ROTATABLE SHAFT COMPRISIING, A SUN COGWHEEL ROTATING WITH SAID SHAFT, A ROTARY OUTPUT MEMBER FREELY MOUNTED ON THE SHAFT AND ALIGNED WITH SAID SUN COGWHEEL, A PLANET COGWHEEL ENGAGED WITH THE SUN COGWHEEL AND PIVOTLY MOUNTED TO SAID ROTARY OUTPUT MEMBER, AN ARM ATTACHED ROTATABLE AT THE PLANET COGWHEEL''S PIVOT, A LOCKING COGWHEEL MOUNTED ROTATABLE TO SAIOD ARM AND ENGAGED WITH SAID PLANET COGWHEEL, A SPRING WITH ONE END ATTACHED TO SAID ARM AND A SECOND END ATTACHED TO SAID ROTARY OUTPUT MEMBER AT A SPRING POST TO ENGAGE SAID LOCKING COGWHEEL WITH SAID SUN COGWHEEL, A STOP LEVER MOUNTED ROTATALE IN THE SUPPORT WITH ONE END IN CONTACT WITH THE ROTARY OUTPUT MEMBER AND THE ARM TO DISENGAGE THE LOCKING COGWHEEL FROM THE SUN COGWHEEL, MEANS TO POSITION SAID STOP LEVER IN FRONT OF AND AWAY FROM SAID ARM, A STOP PIN FIXED IN SAID ROTARY OUTPUT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A CLUTCH DEVICE REQUIRING EXTERNAL SUPPORT POSITIONED ALONG AND IN COMBINATION WITH A ROTATABLE SHAFT COMPRISIING, A SUN COGWHEEL ROTATING WITH SAID SHAFT, A ROTARY OUTPUT MEMBER FREELY MOUNTED ON THE SHAFT AND ALIGNED WITH SAID SUN COGWHEEL, A PLANET COGWHEEL ENGAGED WITH THE SUN COGWHEEL AND PIVOTLY MOUNTED TO SAID ROTARY OUTPUT MEMBER, AN ARM ATTACHED ROTATABLE AT THE PLANET COGWHEEL''S PIVOT, A LOCKING COGWHEEL MOUNTED ROTATABLE TO SAIOD ARM AND ENGAGED WITH SAID PLANET COGWHEEL, A SPRING WITH ONE END ATTACHED TO SAID ARM AND A SECOND END ATTACHED TO SAID ROTARY OUTPUT MEMBER AT A SPRING POST TO ENGAGE SAID LOCKING COGWHEEL WITH SAID SUN COGWHEEL, A STOP LEVER MOUNTED ROTATALE IN THE SUPPORT WITH ONE END IN CONTACT WITH THE ROTARY OUTPUT MEMBER AND THE ARM TO DISENGAGE THE LOCKING COGWHEEL FROM THE SUN COGWHEEL, MEANS TO POSITION SAID STOP LEVER IN FRONT OF AND AWAY FROM SAID ARM, A STOP PIN FIXED IN SAID ROTARY OUTPUT
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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) | 1969-12-12 | 1970-06-13 | 1970-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-12 | 1974-06-13 | 1974-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-12 | 1978-06-13 | 1978-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |