US3354995A
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Assignee: Unisys Corp
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Filing: 1966-03-07
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Granted: 1967-11-28
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Expires: 1986-03-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John C Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:31
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D27/00; F16D27/10; F16D27/105; F16D13/00; F16D13/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A DEVICE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED COMPRISING, (A) A DRIVING ELEMENT, (B) A DRIVEN ELEMENT, (C) MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID DRIVING AND DRIVEN ELEMENTS FOR ROTATION, (D) A COILED SPRING MEMBER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID DRIVEN ELEMENT AND ADAPTED FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, (E) A PORTION OF SAID SPRING MEMBER ENCOMPASSING A PORTION OF SAID DRIVING ELEMENT AND OPERABLE FOR MOVEMENT INTO AN ENGAGED POSITION AND A DISENGAGED POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID DRIVING ELEMENT, (F) FLUG MEANS ON SAID SPRING MEMBER, (G) STOP MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR ENGAGING SAID LUG FOR BIASING SAID SPRING AT A PREDETERMINED LEVEL OF TENSION UNDER CONDITIONS WHEN SAID SPRING PORTION IS IN THE DISENGAGED POSITION, AND (H) ACTUATING MEANS OPERABLE TO URGE SAID PORTION OF SAID SPRING MEMBER INTO SAID ENGAGED POSITION FOR TRANSMITTING TORQUE TO THE DRIVEN ELEMENT TO EFFECT CONJOINT ROTATION OF SAID DRIVING AND DRIVEN ELEMENTS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
148 words
A DEVICE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED COMPRISING, (A) A DRIVING ELEMENT, (B) A DRIVEN ELEMENT, (C) MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID DRIVING AND DRIVEN ELEMENTS FOR ROTATION, (D) A COILED SPRING MEMBER OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID DRIVEN ELEMENT AND ADAPTED FOR ROTATION THEREWITH, (E) A PORTION OF SAID SPRING MEMBER ENCOMPASSING A PORTION OF SAID DRIVING ELEMENT AND OPERABLE FOR MOVEMENT INTO AN ENGAGED POSITION AND A DISENGAGED POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID DRIVING ELEMENT, (F) FLUG MEANS ON SAID SPRING MEMBER, (G) STOP MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR ENGAGING SAID LUG FOR BIASING SAID SPRING AT A PREDETERMINED LEVEL OF TENSION UNDER CONDITIONS WHEN SAID SPRING PORTION IS IN THE DISENGAGED POSITION, AND (H) ACTUATING MEANS OPERABLE TO URGE SAID PORTION OF SAID SPRING MEMBER INTO SAID ENGAGED POSITION FOR TRANSMITTING TORQUE TO THE DRIVEN ELEMENT TO EFFECT CONJOINT ROTATION OF SAID DRIVING AND DRIVEN ELEMENTS.
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) | 1970-11-27 | 1971-05-29 | 1971-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-27 | 1975-05-29 | 1975-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-27 | 1979-05-29 | 1979-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |