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Self-aligning bearing
Assignee: Bunting Brass and Bronze Co
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Filing: 1963-10-17
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Granted: 1967-05-09
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Expires: 1983-10-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Reino A Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:11
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C27/00; F16C27/02; F16C23/00; F16C23/02; F16C23/04; F16C17/00; F16C17/02; F16C17/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A SELF-ALIGNING BEARING COMPRISING A BEARING SLEEVE HAVING A CONTINUOUS WALL OF SINTERED METAL CAPABLE OF PASSING LUBRICANT FROM THE OUTER SURFACE THEREOF TO THE INNER SURFACE, A CONVOLUTED ANNULUS OF RESILIENT METAL SURROUNDING SAID SLEEVE WITH THE INNER ENDS OF THE CONVOLUTIONS IN CONTACT WITH SAID SLEEVE, SAID ANNULUS BEING PERFORATED TO ENABLE LUBRICANT TO PASS FROM ONE SIDE OF IT TO THE OTHER, A SUPPORTING SHELL SURROUNDING SAID ANNULUS AND CONTACTING THE OUTER ENDS OF THE CONVOLUTIONS, LUBRICANT IN THE SPACE BETWEEN SAID SLEEVE AND SAID SHELL ON BOTH SIDES OF SAID ANNULUS, AND SEALING MEANS RETAINING SAID ANNULUS AND SAID LUBRICANT IN SAID SHELL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A SELF-ALIGNING BEARING COMPRISING A BEARING SLEEVE HAVING A CONTINUOUS WALL OF SINTERED METAL CAPABLE OF PASSING LUBRICANT FROM THE OUTER SURFACE THEREOF TO THE INNER SURFACE, A CONVOLUTED ANNULUS OF RESILIENT METAL SURROUNDING SAID SLEEVE WITH THE INNER ENDS OF THE CONVOLUTIONS IN CONTACT WITH SAID SLEEVE, SAID ANNULUS BEING PERFORATED TO ENABLE LUBRICANT TO PASS FROM ONE SIDE OF IT TO THE OTHER, A SUPPORTING SHELL SURROUNDING SAID ANNULUS AND CONTACTING THE OUTER ENDS OF THE CONVOLUTIONS, LUBRICANT IN THE SPACE BETWEEN SAID SLEEVE AND SAID SHELL ON BOTH SIDES OF SAID ANNULUS, AND SEALING MEANS RETAINING SAID ANNULUS AND SAID LUBRICANT IN SAID SHELL.
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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) | 1970-05-08 | 1970-11-07 | 1971-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-08 | 1974-11-07 | 1975-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-08 | 1978-11-07 | 1979-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |