US3369286A
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Tool for assembling bushings
Assignee: Clevite Industries Inc
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Filing: 1962-11-15
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Granted: 1968-02-20
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Expires: 1982-11-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Keith W Marshall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 20:32
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B27/00; B25B27/14; B25B27/28; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53657
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
A TOOL FOR FORCE FITTING A RIGID SLEEVE INTO A SMALLER DIAMETER BORE OF A RUBBER PART COMPRISING: A SUPPORT; A TUBULAR POST EXTENDING UPWARD FROM SAID SUPPORT; SAID TUBULAR POST DEFINING A LOWER TUBULAR PORTION ADAPTED TO SLIDABLY RECEIVE THEREON THE RIGID SLEEVE AND DEFINING AN UPPER TUBULAR PORTION ADAPTED TO SLIDABLY RECEIVE THEREON THE RUBBER PART AND TO HOLD THEM IN AXIALLY SPACED-APART RELATION TO EACH OTHER; A RECIPROCAL PUNCH MOUNTED ABOVE SAID POST IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT THEREWITH FOR FORCING THE RUBBER PART DOWN SAID POST ONTO SAID SLEEVE TO FORCIBLY INSERT SAID SLEEVE INTO THE BORE OF THE RUBBER PART; FLEXIBLE MEANS ON SAID POST BETWEEN SAID UPPER AND LOWER PORTIONS THEREOF DEFINING A RADIALLY EXPANDIBLE SURFACE; MEANS FORMING PART OF SAID POST FOR CAUSING SAID POST TO FORESHORTEN, AND MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID MEANS TO EXPAND SAID SURFACE TO DEFINE A TAPERED SURFACE AND TO FORESHORTEN SAID POST TO FACILITATE DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF THE RUBBER PART ONTO SAID SLEEVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
A TOOL FOR FORCE FITTING A RIGID SLEEVE INTO A SMALLER DIAMETER BORE OF A RUBBER PART COMPRISING: A SUPPORT; A TUBULAR POST EXTENDING UPWARD FROM SAID SUPPORT; SAID TUBULAR POST DEFINING A LOWER TUBULAR PORTION ADAPTED TO SLIDABLY RECEIVE THEREON THE RIGID SLEEVE AND DEFINING AN UPPER TUBULAR PORTION ADAPTED TO SLIDABLY RECEIVE THEREON THE RUBBER PART AND TO HOLD THEM IN AXIALLY SPACED-APART RELATION TO EACH OTHER; A RECIPROCAL PUNCH MOUNTED ABOVE SAID POST IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT THEREWITH FOR FORCING THE RUBBER PART DOWN SAID POST ONTO SAID SLEEVE TO FORCIBLY INSERT SAID SLEEVE INTO THE BORE OF THE RUBBER PART; FLEXIBLE MEANS ON SAID POST BETWEEN SAID UPPER AND LOWER PORTIONS THEREOF DEFINING A RADIALLY EXPANDIBLE SURFACE; MEANS FORMING PART OF SAID POST FOR CAUSING SAID POST TO FORESHORTEN, AND MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID MEANS TO EXPAND SAID SURFACE TO DEFINE A TAPERED SURFACE AND TO FORESHORTEN SAID POST TO FACILITATE DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF THE RUBBER PART ONTO SAID SLEEVE.
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) | 1971-02-19 | 1971-08-21 | 1972-02-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-02-19 | 1975-08-21 | 1976-02-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-02-19 | 1979-08-21 | 1980-02-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |