US3333664A
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Clutch throw-out bearing
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1965-12-10
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Granted: 1967-08-01
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Expires: 1985-12-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward G Chapaitis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:35
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D23/00; F16D23/12; F16D23/14; F16D2023/126
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAVING A FLYWHEEL, A COVER SECURED TO SAID FLYWHEEL, A PRESSURE PLATE MOVABLY CONNECTED TO SAID COVER, A CLUTCH DISC INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID FLYWHEEL AND SAID PRESSURE PLATE, A PLURALITY OF RELEASE LEVERS PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID COVER AND TO SAID PRESSURE PLATE, SAID RELEASE LEVERS EXTENDING RADIALLY INWARDLY, A BEARING HAVING A SURFACE ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID RELEASE LEVERS, A BEARING SUPPORT MEMBER, FLEXIBLE MEANS CONNECTING SAID BEARING SUPPORT MEMBER TO SAID BEARING AND CONSTRUCTED TO SUPPORT SAID BEARING FOR LIMITED MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID BEARING SUPPORT MEMBER, ACTUATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID BEARING SUPPORT MEMBER FOR MOVING IT AND SAID BEARING AXIALLY INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RELEASE LEVERS, WHEREBY SAID BEARING MOVES SAID RELEASE LEVERS IN UNISON.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
A CLUTCH ASSEMBLY HAVING A FLYWHEEL, A COVER SECURED TO SAID FLYWHEEL, A PRESSURE PLATE MOVABLY CONNECTED TO SAID COVER, A CLUTCH DISC INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID FLYWHEEL AND SAID PRESSURE PLATE, A PLURALITY OF RELEASE LEVERS PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID COVER AND TO SAID PRESSURE PLATE, SAID RELEASE LEVERS EXTENDING RADIALLY INWARDLY, A BEARING HAVING A SURFACE ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID RELEASE LEVERS, A BEARING SUPPORT MEMBER, FLEXIBLE MEANS CONNECTING SAID BEARING SUPPORT MEMBER TO SAID BEARING AND CONSTRUCTED TO SUPPORT SAID BEARING FOR LIMITED MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT TO SAID BEARING SUPPORT MEMBER, ACTUATING MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID BEARING SUPPORT MEMBER FOR MOVING IT AND SAID BEARING AXIALLY INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RELEASE LEVERS, WHEREBY SAID BEARING MOVES SAID RELEASE LEVERS IN UNISON.
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) | 1970-07-31 | 1971-01-30 | 1971-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-31 | 1975-01-30 | 1975-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-31 | 1979-01-30 | 1979-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |