US3302865A
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Gas-bearing assembly
Assignee: Union Carbide Corp
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Filing: 1964-07-16
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Granted: 1967-02-07
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Expires: 1984-07-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leslie C Kun
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 14:01
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C32/00; F16C32/06; F16C32/0662; F16C32/067; F16C33/00; F16C33/02; F16C33/04; F16C33/06; F16C33/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A GAS BEARING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: (A) A ROTOR HAVING A PASSAGE THERETHROUGH SUBSTANTIALLY CONCENTRICALLY ALIGNED WITH THE AXIS OF ROTATION; (B) MEANS FOR IMPARTING SPEED OF AT LEAST 2000 R.P.M. TO SAID ROTOR; (C) A RIGID PRIMARY SUPPORT MEMBER FOR SAID ROTOR EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THROUGH SAID PASSAGE AND SIZED TO PROVIDE A NARROW ANNULAR SPACE BETWEEN THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID PRIMARY SUPPORT MEMBER AND THE PASSAGE WALL; (D) MEANS FOR INTRODUCING SUFFICIENT GAS INTO SAID ANNULAR SPACE TO SUPPORT AND RADIALLY POSITION SAID ROTOR; (E) ELASTIC SUPPORT MEANS FOR SAID PRIMARY SUPPORT MEMBER; (F) A RIGID SECONDARY SUPPORT MEMBER FOR SAID FLEXIBLE ELASTIC SUPPORT MEANS; AND (G) MEANS FOR RECEIVING AT LEAST PART OF THE ENERGY OF ROTATION FROM SAID ROTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A GAS BEARING ASSEMBLY COMPRISING: (A) A ROTOR HAVING A PASSAGE THERETHROUGH SUBSTANTIALLY CONCENTRICALLY ALIGNED WITH THE AXIS OF ROTATION; (B) MEANS FOR IMPARTING SPEED OF AT LEAST 2000 R.P.M. TO SAID ROTOR; (C) A RIGID PRIMARY SUPPORT MEMBER FOR SAID ROTOR EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THROUGH SAID PASSAGE AND SIZED TO PROVIDE A NARROW ANNULAR SPACE BETWEEN THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID PRIMARY SUPPORT MEMBER AND THE PASSAGE WALL; (D) MEANS FOR INTRODUCING SUFFICIENT GAS INTO SAID ANNULAR SPACE TO SUPPORT AND RADIALLY POSITION SAID ROTOR; (E) ELASTIC SUPPORT MEANS FOR SAID PRIMARY SUPPORT MEMBER; (F) A RIGID SECONDARY SUPPORT MEMBER FOR SAID FLEXIBLE ELASTIC SUPPORT MEANS; AND (G) MEANS FOR RECEIVING AT LEAST PART OF THE ENERGY OF ROTATION FROM SAID ROTOR.
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) | 1970-02-06 | 1970-08-08 | 1971-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-06 | 1974-08-08 | 1975-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-06 | 1978-08-08 | 1979-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |