US3360310A
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Auxiliary support means for a gas bearing
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1966-01-14
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1986-01-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur B Hiatt
- 👤 Joseph D Koch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:36
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C21/00; F16C17/00; F16C17/10; F16C33/00; F16C33/02; F16C33/04; F16C33/06; F16C33/10; F16C33/1005; F16C39/00; F16C39/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A PRIMARY SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING A ROTATABLE BODY FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS RELATIVE TO A STATIONARY BODY, AUXILIARY SUPPORT MEANS COMPRISING PIVOT MEANS RETRACTABLY MOUNTED ON THE ROTATABLE BODY ALONG SAID AXIS AND NORMALLY EXTENDING AXIALLY FROM THE ROTATABLE BODY, A RACE MOUNTED ON SAID STATIONARY BODY FOR RECEIVING THE PIVOT MEANS TO MAINTAIN THE ROTATABLE AND STATIONARY BODIES IN SPACED RELATION, AND CENTRIFUGAL FORCE RESPONSIVE MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PIVOT MEANS TO RETRACT THE PIVOT MEANS FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACE WHEN THE ROTATABLE BODY ROTATES ABOUT THE AXIS ABOVE A PREDETERMINED SPEED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A PRIMARY SYSTEM FOR SUPPORTING A ROTATABLE BODY FOR ROTATION ABOUT AN AXIS RELATIVE TO A STATIONARY BODY, AUXILIARY SUPPORT MEANS COMPRISING PIVOT MEANS RETRACTABLY MOUNTED ON THE ROTATABLE BODY ALONG SAID AXIS AND NORMALLY EXTENDING AXIALLY FROM THE ROTATABLE BODY, A RACE MOUNTED ON SAID STATIONARY BODY FOR RECEIVING THE PIVOT MEANS TO MAINTAIN THE ROTATABLE AND STATIONARY BODIES IN SPACED RELATION, AND CENTRIFUGAL FORCE RESPONSIVE MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE PIVOT MEANS TO RETRACT THE PIVOT MEANS FROM ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RACE WHEN THE ROTATABLE BODY ROTATES ABOUT THE AXIS ABOVE A PREDETERMINED SPEED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3026154A
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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) | 1970-12-25 | 1971-06-26 | 1971-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-25 | 1975-06-26 | 1975-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-25 | 1979-06-26 | 1979-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |