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Method of and apparatus for honing piston rings
Assignee: Goetzewerke Friedrich Goetze AG
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Filing: 1964-10-23
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Granted: 1967-01-10
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Expires: 1984-10-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Philippsen Hans
- 👤 Muller Theo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 14:44
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24B; B24B19/00; B24B19/08; B24B19/11
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR HONING SPLIT PISTON RINGS; A SUPPLY STATION FOR RINGS TO BE HONED, A HONING STATION COMPRISING A HONING BUSHING HAVING AN INTERNAL DIAMETER SMALLER THAN THE FREE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE RINGS TO BE HONED, AND A DISCHARGE STATION FOR HONED RINGS, MEANS TO CONVEY RINGS IN THE FORM OF LOOSE PACKETS FROM SAID SUPPLY STATION TO SAID HONING STATION AND FROM SAID HONING STATION TO SAID DISCHARGE STATION, AND MEANS IN SAID HONING STATION FOR RECIPROCATING AND ROTATING SAID PACKET OF RINGS AND BUSHING RELATIVELY TO CARRYING OUT A HONING OPERATION, THE LAST MENTIONED SAID MEANS IN SAID HONING STATION INCLUDING MEMBERS ADAPTED TO BE INTRODUCED INTO OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID BUSHING FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH OPPOSITE ENDS OF A PACKET OF RINGS THEREIN, AND DRIVE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID MEMBERS TO DRIVE SAID MEMBERS IN UNISON IN THE AXIAL DIRECTION OF SAID BUSHING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR HONING SPLIT PISTON RINGS; A SUPPLY STATION FOR RINGS TO BE HONED, A HONING STATION COMPRISING A HONING BUSHING HAVING AN INTERNAL DIAMETER SMALLER THAN THE FREE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE RINGS TO BE HONED, AND A DISCHARGE STATION FOR HONED RINGS, MEANS TO CONVEY RINGS IN THE FORM OF LOOSE PACKETS FROM SAID SUPPLY STATION TO SAID HONING STATION AND FROM SAID HONING STATION TO SAID DISCHARGE STATION, AND MEANS IN SAID HONING STATION FOR RECIPROCATING AND ROTATING SAID PACKET OF RINGS AND BUSHING RELATIVELY TO CARRYING OUT A HONING OPERATION, THE LAST MENTIONED SAID MEANS IN SAID HONING STATION INCLUDING MEMBERS ADAPTED TO BE INTRODUCED INTO OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID BUSHING FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH OPPOSITE ENDS OF A PACKET OF RINGS THEREIN, AND DRIVE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID MEMBERS TO DRIVE SAID MEMBERS IN UNISON IN THE AXIAL DIRECTION OF SAID BUSHING.
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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) | 1970-01-09 | 1970-07-11 | 1971-01-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-09 | 1974-07-11 | 1975-01-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-09 | 1978-07-11 | 1979-01-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |