US3298541A
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Transfer mechanism
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-01-27
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Granted: 1967-01-17
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Expires: 1985-01-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexon James
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:28
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q7/00; B23Q7/04; B21; B21D; B21D43/00; B21D43/02; B21D43/04; B21D43/05; B23Q2707/00; B23Q2707/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
A TRANSFER MECHANISM OF THE TYPE DESCRIBED, COMPRISING: A PLATE; A PLURALITY OF SHAFTS JOURNALLED IN SAID PLATE, THE SHAFTS BEING ARRANGED WITH THEIR CENTER LINES ALONG A LINE PATH ON SAID PLATE WITH THEIR SHAFTS EXTENDING NORMALLY TO THE PLANE OF THE PLATE; AN ARM FIXED TO AND EXTENDING RADIALLY FROM EACH OF THE SHAFTS, THE ARMS BEING ARRANGED IN OPERATIVE PAIRS CONSISTING OF TWO ADJACENT ARMS; MEANS FOR URGING EACH ARM PAIR INTO A CLOSED POSITION WHEREIN THE ENDS OF THE ARMS TO ABUT ONE ANOTHER; ROCKER MEANS CONNECTING ADJACENT ARMS SO AS TO TRANSFER THE MOTION OF ONE OF THE SHAFTS TO ALL THE OTHER SHAFTS, SUCH MOTION BEING IN SUCH A DIRECTION AS TO MOVE EACH ARM PAIR AGAINST SAID MEANS FOR URGING; AND FIXED STOP MEANS ADJACENT SAID PLATE FOR LIMITING THE MOTION OF AT LEAST ONE ARM AGAINST THE URGING MEANS SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE ROCKER MEANS IN CONTACT WITH ONE ANOTHER INDEPENDENTLY OF WEAR OF THE ROCKER MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
A TRANSFER MECHANISM OF THE TYPE DESCRIBED, COMPRISING: A PLATE; A PLURALITY OF SHAFTS JOURNALLED IN SAID PLATE, THE SHAFTS BEING ARRANGED WITH THEIR CENTER LINES ALONG A LINE PATH ON SAID PLATE WITH THEIR SHAFTS EXTENDING NORMALLY TO THE PLANE OF THE PLATE; AN ARM FIXED TO AND EXTENDING RADIALLY FROM EACH OF THE SHAFTS, THE ARMS BEING ARRANGED IN OPERATIVE PAIRS CONSISTING OF TWO ADJACENT ARMS; MEANS FOR URGING EACH ARM PAIR INTO A CLOSED POSITION WHEREIN THE ENDS OF THE ARMS TO ABUT ONE ANOTHER; ROCKER MEANS CONNECTING ADJACENT ARMS SO AS TO TRANSFER THE MOTION OF ONE OF THE SHAFTS TO ALL THE OTHER SHAFTS, SUCH MOTION BEING IN SUCH A DIRECTION AS TO MOVE EACH ARM PAIR AGAINST SAID MEANS FOR URGING; AND FIXED STOP MEANS ADJACENT SAID PLATE FOR LIMITING THE MOTION OF AT LEAST ONE ARM AGAINST THE URGING MEANS SO AS TO MAINTAIN THE ROCKER MEANS IN CONTACT WITH ONE ANOTHER INDEPENDENTLY OF WEAR OF THE ROCKER MEANS.
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) | 1970-01-16 | 1970-07-18 | 1971-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-16 | 1974-07-18 | 1975-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-16 | 1978-07-18 | 1979-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |