US3301077A
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Variable speed transmission unit
Assignee: Texonia Industries Inc
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Filing: 1964-03-16
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Granted: 1967-01-31
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Expires: 1984-03-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Caughlin Dan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 15:18
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H9/00; F16H9/02; F16H9/04; F16H9/12; F16H9/16; F16H2009/166
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A VARIABLE SPEED TRANSMISSION COMPRISING A BASE, AN INPUT PULLEY, AN OUTPUT PULLEY, AN IDLER SHAFT, MEANS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING THE IDLER PULLEY ON THE BASE, AN INPUT IDLER PULLEY MOUNTED ON THE IDLER SHAFT, AN OUTPUT IDLER PULLEY MOUNTED ON THE IDLER SHAFT, AN INPUT BELT WOUND AROUND THE INPUT PULLEY AND THE INPUT IDLER PULLEY, AN OUTPUT BELT WOUND AROUND THE OUTPUT PULLEY AND THE OUTPUT IDLER PULLEY, THE IDLER SHAFT BEING PIVOTALLY MOVABLE TO ALTERNATELY INCREASE AND DECREASE THE TENSION OF THE BELTS, AND MEANS TO AUTOMATICALLY VARY THE DIAMETER OF ONE OF THE PULLEYS ABOUT WHICH THE INPUT BELT IS WOUND IN RESPONSE TO VARIATIONS IN TENSION OF THE INPUT BELT UPON MOVEMENT OF THE IDLER SHAFT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A VARIABLE SPEED TRANSMISSION COMPRISING A BASE, AN INPUT PULLEY, AN OUTPUT PULLEY, AN IDLER SHAFT, MEANS PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING THE IDLER PULLEY ON THE BASE, AN INPUT IDLER PULLEY MOUNTED ON THE IDLER SHAFT, AN OUTPUT IDLER PULLEY MOUNTED ON THE IDLER SHAFT, AN INPUT BELT WOUND AROUND THE INPUT PULLEY AND THE INPUT IDLER PULLEY, AN OUTPUT BELT WOUND AROUND THE OUTPUT PULLEY AND THE OUTPUT IDLER PULLEY, THE IDLER SHAFT BEING PIVOTALLY MOVABLE TO ALTERNATELY INCREASE AND DECREASE THE TENSION OF THE BELTS, AND MEANS TO AUTOMATICALLY VARY THE DIAMETER OF ONE OF THE PULLEYS ABOUT WHICH THE INPUT BELT IS WOUND IN RESPONSE TO VARIATIONS IN TENSION OF THE INPUT BELT UPON MOVEMENT OF THE IDLER SHAFT.
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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) | 1970-01-30 | 1970-08-01 | 1971-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-30 | 1974-08-01 | 1975-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-30 | 1978-08-01 | 1979-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |