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US3363734A
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Temperature responsive fluid clutch
Assignee: Eaton Corp
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Filing: 1962-09-17
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Granted: 1968-01-16
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Expires: 1982-09-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur G Sabat
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 19:38
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01P; F01P7/00; F01P7/02; F01P7/04; F01P7/042; F16; F16D; F16D35/00; F16D35/02; F16D35/021; F16D35/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
IN A ROTATABLE POWER TRANSMITTING DEVICE; AN INPUT MEMBER; AN OUTPUT MEMBER DISPOSED ADJACENT SAID INPUT MEMBER; A FLUID OPERATING CHAMBER FORMED BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS; MEANS COOPERATING WITH ONE OF SAID MEMBERS TO FORM A FLUID STORAGE CHAMBER; VISCOUS SHEAR FLUID MEANS DISPOSED IN SAID STORAGE CHAMBER AND ADAPTED TO BE TRANSFERRED TO SAID OPERATING CHAMBER SO THAT DURING ROTATION OF SAID INPUT MEMBER, SAID OUTPUT MEMBER IS DRIVEN BY THE VISCOUS SHEAR ACTION OF SAID VISCOUS FLUID; A FLUID TRANSFER CONTROL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING; MEANS FOR DISPLACING SAID FLUID FROM SAID OPERATING CHAMBER TO SAID STORAGE CHAMBER; MEANS FOR DISPLACING SAID FLUID FROM SAID STORAGE CHAMBER TO SAID OPERATING CHAMBER; AND MEANS DIRECTLY EXPOSED AND RESPONSIVE TO THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID VISCOUS SHEAR FLUID FOR CONTROLLING THE VOLUME OF FLUID OPERATIVE IN SAID OPERATING CHAMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
IN A ROTATABLE POWER TRANSMITTING DEVICE; AN INPUT MEMBER; AN OUTPUT MEMBER DISPOSED ADJACENT SAID INPUT MEMBER; A FLUID OPERATING CHAMBER FORMED BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS; MEANS COOPERATING WITH ONE OF SAID MEMBERS TO FORM A FLUID STORAGE CHAMBER; VISCOUS SHEAR FLUID MEANS DISPOSED IN SAID STORAGE CHAMBER AND ADAPTED TO BE TRANSFERRED TO SAID OPERATING CHAMBER SO THAT DURING ROTATION OF SAID INPUT MEMBER, SAID OUTPUT MEMBER IS DRIVEN BY THE VISCOUS SHEAR ACTION OF SAID VISCOUS FLUID; A FLUID TRANSFER CONTROL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING; MEANS FOR DISPLACING SAID FLUID FROM SAID OPERATING CHAMBER TO SAID STORAGE CHAMBER; MEANS FOR DISPLACING SAID FLUID FROM SAID STORAGE CHAMBER TO SAID OPERATING CHAMBER; AND MEANS DIRECTLY EXPOSED AND RESPONSIVE TO THE TEMPERATURE OF SAID VISCOUS SHEAR FLUID FOR CONTROLLING THE VOLUME OF FLUID OPERATIVE IN SAID OPERATING CHAMBER.
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) | 1971-01-15 | 1971-07-17 | 1972-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-15 | 1975-07-17 | 1976-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-15 | 1979-07-17 | 1980-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |