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US3299746A
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Multiple speed ratio power transmission mechanism with lockup clutch
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1963-08-05
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Granted: 1967-01-24
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Expires: 1983-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Konrad Eugene Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:37
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H47/00; F16H47/06; F16H47/08; F16H47/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A TRANSMISSION GEAR TRAIN COMPRISING A FORWARDLY ROTATING POWER INPUT SHAFT AND AN OUTPUT SHAFT, AND A PLANETARY GEARSET CONNECTING SAID SHAFTS PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT DRIVES THEREBETWEEN, SAID GEARSET HAVING A PLURALITY OF SUN AND RING GEAR MEMBERS INTERMESHING WITH PLANET PINION GEAR MEMBERS MOUNTED ON A ROTATABLE CARRIER MEMBER AND INCLUDING A STEPPED PLANET PINION GEAR MEMBER, MEANS CONNECTING ONE OF SAID SUN GEAR MEMBERS AND SAID INPUT SHAFT, MEANS CONNECTING ONE OF SAID RING GEAR MEMBERS TO SAID OUTPUT SHAFT, SAID RING GEAR MEMBERS MESHING WITH DIFFERENT STEPPED PORTIONS OF SAID PINION GEAR, AND A PLURALITY OF SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE BRAKE MEANS FOR HOLDING DIFFERENT ONES OF SAID MEMBERS STATIONARY AT DIFFERENT TIMES TO PROVIDE FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVES THROUGH SAID GEARSET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A TRANSMISSION GEAR TRAIN COMPRISING A FORWARDLY ROTATING POWER INPUT SHAFT AND AN OUTPUT SHAFT, AND A PLANETARY GEARSET CONNECTING SAID SHAFTS PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF DIFFERENT DRIVES THEREBETWEEN, SAID GEARSET HAVING A PLURALITY OF SUN AND RING GEAR MEMBERS INTERMESHING WITH PLANET PINION GEAR MEMBERS MOUNTED ON A ROTATABLE CARRIER MEMBER AND INCLUDING A STEPPED PLANET PINION GEAR MEMBER, MEANS CONNECTING ONE OF SAID SUN GEAR MEMBERS AND SAID INPUT SHAFT, MEANS CONNECTING ONE OF SAID RING GEAR MEMBERS TO SAID OUTPUT SHAFT, SAID RING GEAR MEMBERS MESHING WITH DIFFERENT STEPPED PORTIONS OF SAID PINION GEAR, AND A PLURALITY OF SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE BRAKE MEANS FOR HOLDING DIFFERENT ONES OF SAID MEMBERS STATIONARY AT DIFFERENT TIMES TO PROVIDE FORWARD AND REVERSE DRIVES THROUGH SAID GEARSET.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-01-23 | 1970-07-25 | 1971-01-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-23 | 1974-07-25 | 1975-01-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-23 | 1978-07-25 | 1979-01-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |