US3364670A
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Spindle control mechanism
Assignee: Maremont Corp
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Filing: 1966-02-24
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Granted: 1968-01-23
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Expires: 1986-02-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Erhard E Stiepel
- 👤 John D Page
- 👤 Philip A Bowie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:22
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01H; D01H7/00; D01H7/02; D01H7/04; D01H7/22; D01H7/2283; D01H7/2291
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A SPINDLE MECHANISM COMPRISING A HOUSING, A SPINDLE BLADE ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID HOUSING, A DRIVING WHORL HAVING A HUB PORTION ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID HOUSING BELOW THE LOWER END OF SAID SPINDLE BLADE, CLUTCH MEANS INCLUDING A DRIVING MEMBER CONTINUOUSLY OPERATED BY SAID WHORL AND A DRIVEN MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID SPINDLE BLADE MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID DRIVING MEMBER, MEANS NORMALLY ENGAGING SAID DRIVEN MEMBER WITH SAID DRIVING MEMBER WHEREBY SAID SPINDLE BLADE IS DRIVEN AS A UNIT THEREWITH, BRAKE MEANS IN OPPOSED SPACED RELATION TO SAID DRIVEN MEMBER, AND MEANS OPERABLE TO DISENGAGE SAID DRIVEN MEMBER FROM SAID DRIVING MEMBER AND TO ENGAGE THE SAME WITH SAID BRAKE MEANS WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID SPINDLE BLADE IS STOPPED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A SPINDLE MECHANISM COMPRISING A HOUSING, A SPINDLE BLADE ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID HOUSING, A DRIVING WHORL HAVING A HUB PORTION ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID HOUSING BELOW THE LOWER END OF SAID SPINDLE BLADE, CLUTCH MEANS INCLUDING A DRIVING MEMBER CONTINUOUSLY OPERATED BY SAID WHORL AND A DRIVEN MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID SPINDLE BLADE MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID DRIVING MEMBER, MEANS NORMALLY ENGAGING SAID DRIVEN MEMBER WITH SAID DRIVING MEMBER WHEREBY SAID SPINDLE BLADE IS DRIVEN AS A UNIT THEREWITH, BRAKE MEANS IN OPPOSED SPACED RELATION TO SAID DRIVEN MEMBER, AND MEANS OPERABLE TO DISENGAGE SAID DRIVEN MEMBER FROM SAID DRIVING MEMBER AND TO ENGAGE THE SAME WITH SAID BRAKE MEANS WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID SPINDLE BLADE IS STOPPED.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
156 words
A SPINDLE MECHANISM COMPRISING AN UPPER HOUSING, A SPINDLE BLADE ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID HOUSING, A LOWER HOUSING, A DRIVING WHORL ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID LOWER HOUSING BELOW THE LOWER END OF SAID SPINDLE BLADE, CLUTCH MEANS INCLUDING A DRIVING MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID SAID WHORL AND A DRIVEN MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID SPINDLE BLADE MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID DRIVING MEMBER, MEANS NORMALLY ENGAGING SAID DRIVEN MEMBER WITH SAID DRIVING MEMBER WHEREBY SAID SPINDLE BLADE IS DRIVEN AS A UNIT THEREWITH, BRAKE MEANS IN OPPOSED SPACED RELATION TO SAID DRIVEN MEMBER, AND MEANS OPERABLE TO DISENGAGE SAID DRIVEN MEMBER FROM SAID DRIVING MEMBER AND TO ENGAGE THE SAME WITH SAID BRAKE MEANS WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID SPINDLE BLADE IS STOPPED, SAID WHORL, CLUTCH MEANS AND DISENGAGING MEANS BEING POSITIONED IN SAID LOWER HOUSING AND COMPRISING A SUB-ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO BE REMOVED AS A UNIT FROM SAID SPINDLE MECHANISM.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
156 words
A SPINDLE MECHANISM COMPRISING AN UPPER HOUSING, A SPINDLE BLADE ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID HOUSING, A LOWER HOUSING, A DRIVING WHORL ROTATABLY SUPPORTED BY SAID LOWER HOUSING BELOW THE LOWER END OF SAID SPINDLE BLADE, CLUTCH MEANS INCLUDING A DRIVING MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID SAID WHORL AND A DRIVEN MEMBER CONNECTED TO SAID SPINDLE BLADE MOVABLE INTO AND OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID DRIVING MEMBER, MEANS NORMALLY ENGAGING SAID DRIVEN MEMBER WITH SAID DRIVING MEMBER WHEREBY SAID SPINDLE BLADE IS DRIVEN AS A UNIT THEREWITH, BRAKE MEANS IN OPPOSED SPACED RELATION TO SAID DRIVEN MEMBER, AND MEANS OPERABLE TO DISENGAGE SAID DRIVEN MEMBER FROM SAID DRIVING MEMBER AND TO ENGAGE THE SAME WITH SAID BRAKE MEANS WHEREBY ROTATION OF SAID SPINDLE BLADE IS STOPPED, SAID WHORL, CLUTCH MEANS AND DISENGAGING MEANS BEING POSITIONED IN SAID LOWER HOUSING AND COMPRISING A SUB-ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO BE REMOVED AS A UNIT FROM SAID SPINDLE MECHANISM.
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) | 1971-01-22 | 1971-07-24 | 1972-01-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-22 | 1975-07-24 | 1976-01-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-22 | 1979-07-24 | 1980-01-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |