US3338643A
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Hydrostatic bearing
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1965-04-22
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Granted: 1967-08-29
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Expires: 1985-04-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilcock Donald Frederick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 23:18
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C32/00; F16C32/06; F16C32/0662; F16C32/0666; F16C23/00; F16C23/02; F16C23/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A SELF-ALIGNING HYDROSTATIC BEARING SHOE HAVING A FIRST BEARING SURFACE DISPOSED OPPOSITE A SECOND BEARING SURFACE, SAID FIRST BEARING SURFACE HAVING A SET OF POCKETS DISPOSED ABOUT THE BEARING SHOE AXIS, SAID SECOND BEARING SURFACE HAVING A SET OF POCKETS AND BEING OF ARCUATE CONTOUR FOR COACTION WITH A MATING BEARING SEAT, AND FLUID COMMUNICATION IN THE SHOE TO THE POCKETS OF SAID FIRST BEARING SURFACE, SAID FIRST SET OF POCKETS ALSO HAVING DUCTS CONNECTING WITH THE POCKETS OF THE SECOND BEARING SURFACE, WHEREBY FLUID FROM THE BEARING SURFACES ALIGNS THE BEARING SHOE IN THE BEARING SEAT RESPONSIVE TO DEFLECTION FORCES EXERTED UPON THE SHOE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A SELF-ALIGNING HYDROSTATIC BEARING SHOE HAVING A FIRST BEARING SURFACE DISPOSED OPPOSITE A SECOND BEARING SURFACE, SAID FIRST BEARING SURFACE HAVING A SET OF POCKETS DISPOSED ABOUT THE BEARING SHOE AXIS, SAID SECOND BEARING SURFACE HAVING A SET OF POCKETS AND BEING OF ARCUATE CONTOUR FOR COACTION WITH A MATING BEARING SEAT, AND FLUID COMMUNICATION IN THE SHOE TO THE POCKETS OF SAID FIRST BEARING SURFACE, SAID FIRST SET OF POCKETS ALSO HAVING DUCTS CONNECTING WITH THE POCKETS OF THE SECOND BEARING SURFACE, WHEREBY FLUID FROM THE BEARING SURFACES ALIGNS THE BEARING SHOE IN THE BEARING SEAT RESPONSIVE TO DEFLECTION FORCES EXERTED UPON THE SHOE.
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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) | 1970-08-28 | 1971-02-27 | 1971-08-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-28 | 1975-02-27 | 1975-08-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-28 | 1979-02-27 | 1979-08-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |