US3307419A
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Quiet gear
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-01-11
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Granted: 1967-03-07
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Expires: 1985-01-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sherman P Brickett
- 👤 Frank E Weeks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:19
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H55/00; F16H55/02; F16H55/14; F16H57/00; F16H57/0006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/19; Y10T74/19633; Y10T74/1987; Y10T74/19893; Y10T74/19907
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
A QUIET GEAR COMPRISING: A ROTATABLE GEAR HUB, A TOOTHED GEAR RIM COAXIAL WITH AND RADIALLY SPACED FROM SAID HUB, WEB MEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN THE RIM AND THE HUB, SAID WEB MEANS INCLUDING SUBSTANTIALLY ALIGNED INNER AND OUTER RADIAL PLATES CONNECTED TO THE HUB AND RIM RESPECTIVELY AND RADIALLY SPACED FROM ONE ANOTHER BY AN ANNULAR GAP AROUND THE ENTIRE GEAR AND ALSO INCLUDING MEANS CONNECTING THE INNER PLATE TO THE OUTER PLATE FOR TRANSMISSION OF TORQUE AT CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED LOCATIONS AROUND THE GEAR, SAID CONNECTING MEANS BEING ARRANGED TO BRIDGE THE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
A QUIET GEAR COMPRISING: A ROTATABLE GEAR HUB, A TOOTHED GEAR RIM COAXIAL WITH AND RADIALLY SPACED FROM SAID HUB, WEB MEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN THE RIM AND THE HUB, SAID WEB MEANS INCLUDING SUBSTANTIALLY ALIGNED INNER AND OUTER RADIAL PLATES CONNECTED TO THE HUB AND RIM RESPECTIVELY AND RADIALLY SPACED FROM ONE ANOTHER BY AN ANNULAR GAP AROUND THE ENTIRE GEAR AND ALSO INCLUDING MEANS CONNECTING THE INNER PLATE TO THE OUTER PLATE FOR TRANSMISSION OF TORQUE AT CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED LOCATIONS AROUND THE GEAR, SAID CONNECTING MEANS BEING ARRANGED TO BRIDGE THE
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) | 1970-03-06 | 1970-09-05 | 1971-03-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-06 | 1974-09-05 | 1975-03-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-06 | 1978-09-05 | 1979-03-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |