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US3357210A
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Constant velocity universal joint
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1965-12-27
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1985-12-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ii Walter C Dean
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:32
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D3/00; F16D3/16; F16D3/24; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S464/00; Y10S464/904; Y10S464/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT COMPRISING A FIRST MEMBER HAVING AT LEAST FOUR CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED GROOVES, A SECOND MEMBER SPACED FROM THE FIRST MEMBER AND HAVING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED GROOVES EACH COMPLEMENTARY TO A FIRST MEMBER GROOVE AND CROSSED WITH RESPECT THERETO, AND TORQUE-TRANSMITTING MEANS INCLUDING A SPIDER HAVING AT LEAST A PAIR OF CROSSED ARMS RELATIVELY ROTATABLE ABOUT A COMMON AXIS AND TORQUE-TRANSMITTING ELEMENTS POSITIONED BY THE ARMS IN THE GROOVES, THE FIRST MEMBER, SECOND MEMBER AND TORQUE-TRANSMITTING MEANS BEING AXIALLY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A CONSTANT VELOCITY UNIVERSAL JOINT COMPRISING A FIRST MEMBER HAVING AT LEAST FOUR CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED GROOVES, A SECOND MEMBER SPACED FROM THE FIRST MEMBER AND HAVING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED GROOVES EACH COMPLEMENTARY TO A FIRST MEMBER GROOVE AND CROSSED WITH RESPECT THERETO, AND TORQUE-TRANSMITTING MEANS INCLUDING A SPIDER HAVING AT LEAST A PAIR OF CROSSED ARMS RELATIVELY ROTATABLE ABOUT A COMMON AXIS AND TORQUE-TRANSMITTING ELEMENTS POSITIONED BY THE ARMS IN THE GROOVES, THE FIRST MEMBER, SECOND MEMBER AND TORQUE-TRANSMITTING MEANS BEING AXIALLY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER.
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) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |