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US3304032A
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Self-balancing support mechanism
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-01-13
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Granted: 1967-02-14
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Expires: 1985-01-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy K Yates
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:38
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/12; D06F39/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
IN A MACHINE SUBJECT TO VIBRATION DURING OPERATION IN RESPONSE TO AN UNBALANCED WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, A SUPPORT MECHANISM INCLUDING A CABINET TO RECEIVE THE MACHINE, ONE SIDE OF SAID CABINET INCLUDING A STRAP MEMBER EXTENDING ACROSS THE LOWER END THEREOF, SAID STRAP MEMBER INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED, UPWARDLY DIVERGING SLOTS, A MOUNTING LEG FOR OPERATIVE ATTACHMENT TO SAID STRAP MEMBER, SAID MOUNTING LEG INCLUDING AN ELONGATED, GENERALLY HORIZONTAL CENTRAL PORTION WITH A DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING SUPPORT FOOT FORMED AT EACH END THEREOF, AND A PAIR OF SPACED ATTACHMENT STUDS, EACH OF SAID STUDS BEING SECURELY ATTACHED TO SAID MOUNTING LEG AND EXTENDING THROUGH A CORRESPONDING ONE OF SAID SLOTS WITH A CLOSE SLIDING ENGAGEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
IN A MACHINE SUBJECT TO VIBRATION DURING OPERATION IN RESPONSE TO AN UNBALANCED WEIGHT DISTRIBUTION, A SUPPORT MECHANISM INCLUDING A CABINET TO RECEIVE THE MACHINE, ONE SIDE OF SAID CABINET INCLUDING A STRAP MEMBER EXTENDING ACROSS THE LOWER END THEREOF, SAID STRAP MEMBER INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED, UPWARDLY DIVERGING SLOTS, A MOUNTING LEG FOR OPERATIVE ATTACHMENT TO SAID STRAP MEMBER, SAID MOUNTING LEG INCLUDING AN ELONGATED, GENERALLY HORIZONTAL CENTRAL PORTION WITH A DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING SUPPORT FOOT FORMED AT EACH END THEREOF, AND A PAIR OF SPACED ATTACHMENT STUDS, EACH OF SAID STUDS BEING SECURELY ATTACHED TO SAID MOUNTING LEG AND EXTENDING THROUGH A CORRESPONDING ONE OF SAID SLOTS WITH A CLOSE SLIDING ENGAGEMENT.
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) | 1970-02-13 | 1970-08-15 | 1971-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-13 | 1974-08-15 | 1975-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-13 | 1978-08-15 | 1979-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |