US3308681A
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Gear case vent
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-11
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Granted: 1967-03-14
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Expires: 1985-05-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mortimer J Huber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:57
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H57/00; F16H57/02; F16H57/027; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
201 words
A GEAR CASE VENT SYSTEM INCLUDING; A HOLLOW HOUSING, A MOTOR SECURED TO SAID HOUSING AND HAVING A MOTOR SHAFT EXTENDING INTO SAID HOUSING, A DRIVEN SHAFT EXTENDING FROM SAID HOUSING AND SUPPORTED THEREBY, A SERIES OF GEARS SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING CONNECTING SAID MOTOR SHAFT TO SAID DRIVEN SHAFT, SAID HOUSING INCLUDING A TOP PANEL, A BOTTOM PANEL, AND A PERIPHERAL CONNECTING WALL PORTION, A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL PASSAGE EXTENDING FROM THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE TOP PANEL DOWNWARDLY THROUGH THE PERIPHERAL WALL PORTION TO A POINT SPACED FROM THE UNDER SURFACE OF THE BOTTOM PANEL AND COMMUNICATING AT ITS LOWER END WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE GEAR HOUSING ADJOINING THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE BOTTOM PANEL, AND A SECOND SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL PASSAGE EXTENDING FROM THE UNDER SURFACE OF THE BOTTOM PANEL UPWARDLY THROUGH THE PERIPHERAL WALL PORTION TO A POINT SPACED FROM THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE TOP PANEL AND COMMUNICATING AT ITS UPPER END WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE HOUSING ADJOINING THE UNDER SURFACE OF THE TOP PANEL, WHEREBY WHEN OIL IS DIRECTED INTO THE HOUSING THROUGH SAID FIRST MENTIONED VERTICAL PASSAGE, SAID SECOND VERTICAL PASSAGE FUNCTIONS AS AN OVERFLOW AND A VENT FOR THE INTERIOR OF THE HOUSING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
201 words
A GEAR CASE VENT SYSTEM INCLUDING; A HOLLOW HOUSING, A MOTOR SECURED TO SAID HOUSING AND HAVING A MOTOR SHAFT EXTENDING INTO SAID HOUSING, A DRIVEN SHAFT EXTENDING FROM SAID HOUSING AND SUPPORTED THEREBY, A SERIES OF GEARS SUPPORTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING CONNECTING SAID MOTOR SHAFT TO SAID DRIVEN SHAFT, SAID HOUSING INCLUDING A TOP PANEL, A BOTTOM PANEL, AND A PERIPHERAL CONNECTING WALL PORTION, A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL PASSAGE EXTENDING FROM THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE TOP PANEL DOWNWARDLY THROUGH THE PERIPHERAL WALL PORTION TO A POINT SPACED FROM THE UNDER SURFACE OF THE BOTTOM PANEL AND COMMUNICATING AT ITS LOWER END WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE GEAR HOUSING ADJOINING THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE BOTTOM PANEL, AND A SECOND SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL PASSAGE EXTENDING FROM THE UNDER SURFACE OF THE BOTTOM PANEL UPWARDLY THROUGH THE PERIPHERAL WALL PORTION TO A POINT SPACED FROM THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE TOP PANEL AND COMMUNICATING AT ITS UPPER END WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE HOUSING ADJOINING THE UNDER SURFACE OF THE TOP PANEL, WHEREBY WHEN OIL IS DIRECTED INTO THE HOUSING THROUGH SAID FIRST MENTIONED VERTICAL PASSAGE, SAID SECOND VERTICAL PASSAGE FUNCTIONS AS AN OVERFLOW AND A VENT FOR THE INTERIOR OF THE HOUSING.
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) | 1970-03-13 | 1970-09-12 | 1971-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-13 | 1974-09-12 | 1975-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-13 | 1978-09-12 | 1979-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |