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US3335823A
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Fluid turbine retarder
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1966-02-16
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Granted: 1967-08-15
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Expires: 1986-02-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William S Nagel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 10:04
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D57/00; F16D57/04; B; B60; B60T; B60T1/00; B60T1/02; B60T1/08; B60T1/087
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
IN A TURBINE RETARDER FOR A VEHICLE HAVING DRIVE WHEELS AND TRANSMISSION MEANS DRIVING SAME, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A ROTATABLE MAIN SHAFT; A TURBINE FOR RETARDING THE ROTATION OF SAID MAIN SHAFT AND INCLUDING A ROTOR ROTATABLE WITH SAID MAIN SHAFT; DRIVING MEANS ROTATABLE FROM SAID TRANSMISSION MEANS; FIRST RESILIENT MEANS ROTATABLY DRIVEN AT ONE END THEREOF IN RESPONSE TO ROTATION OF SAID DRIVING MEANS; TORQUE TRANSFER MEANS AND MEANS FOR ROTATABLY DRIVING SAME AT ONE END THEREOF IN RESPONSE TO ROTATION OF THE OTHER END OF SAID FIRST RESILIENT MEANS; CLUTCH MEANS FIXED FOR ROTATION WITH SAID MAIN SHAFT AND HAVING A SLEEVE PORTION THEREOF IN TELESCOPED RESILIENT WITH, AND LOCATED CLOSELY ADJACENT, SAID FIRST RESILIENT MEANS; AND DISCONNECTIBLE ENGAGING MEANS ACTUATABLE TO COOPERATE WITH THE OTHER END OF SAID TORQUE TRANSFER MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAME TO SAID CLUTCH MEANS;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
IN A TURBINE RETARDER FOR A VEHICLE HAVING DRIVE WHEELS AND TRANSMISSION MEANS DRIVING SAME, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A ROTATABLE MAIN SHAFT; A TURBINE FOR RETARDING THE ROTATION OF SAID MAIN SHAFT AND INCLUDING A ROTOR ROTATABLE WITH SAID MAIN SHAFT; DRIVING MEANS ROTATABLE FROM SAID TRANSMISSION MEANS; FIRST RESILIENT MEANS ROTATABLY DRIVEN AT ONE END THEREOF IN RESPONSE TO ROTATION OF SAID DRIVING MEANS; TORQUE TRANSFER MEANS AND MEANS FOR ROTATABLY DRIVING SAME AT ONE END THEREOF IN RESPONSE TO ROTATION OF THE OTHER END OF SAID FIRST RESILIENT MEANS; CLUTCH MEANS FIXED FOR ROTATION WITH SAID MAIN SHAFT AND HAVING A SLEEVE PORTION THEREOF IN TELESCOPED RESILIENT WITH, AND LOCATED CLOSELY ADJACENT, SAID FIRST RESILIENT MEANS; AND DISCONNECTIBLE ENGAGING MEANS ACTUATABLE TO COOPERATE WITH THE OTHER END OF SAID TORQUE TRANSFER MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAME TO SAID CLUTCH MEANS;
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-08-14 | 1971-02-13 | 1971-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-14 | 1975-02-13 | 1975-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-14 | 1979-02-13 | 1979-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |