US3381615A
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Driving and timing mechanism for fuel injection pump
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1966-12-09
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Granted: 1968-05-07
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Expires: 1986-12-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John M Bailey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 04:36
CPC Classifications
F; F02; F02M; F02M41/00; F02M41/08; F02M41/10; F02M41/12; F02M41/123; F02M41/128; F02D; F02D1/00; F02D1/02; F02D1/04; F02M41/125; F02M41/126; F02M69/00; F02M69/46; F02M69/50; F02M2700/00; F02M2700/05; F02M2700/055; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/85978; Y10T137/86115; Y10T137/86123; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
IN A DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, A HOUSING; A ROTATABLE DRIVE SHAFT EXTENDING INTO SAID HOUSING AND HAVING A FIRST BORE EXTENDING AXIALLY INWARD FROM ONE END THEREOF; SAID FIRST BORE RECEIVING A COMBINATION PUMPING AND DISTRIBUTING MEMBER; A SECOND BORE EXTENDING AXIALLY THROUGH SAID DRIVE SHAFT AND COMMUNICATING WITH SAID FIRST BORE CENTRALLY OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT; SAID SECOND BORE RECEIVING A CAMSHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREIN; LOBE MEANS FORMED ON SAID CAMSHAFT FOR SELECTIVELY AXIALLY RECIPROCATING SAID PUMPING AND DISTRIBUTING MEMBER IN SAID FIRST BORE; FIRST CIRCUMFERENTIAL GEAR MEANS FORMED ON ONE END OF SAID CAMSHAFT; AND, SECOND NORMALLY STATIONARY GEAR MEANS OUTWARD OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT AND CONCENTRIC THEREWITH FOR ENGAGING SAID FIRST GEAR MEANS TO CAUSE ROTATION OF SAID CAMSHAFT UPON ROTATION OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
IN A DEVICE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, A HOUSING; A ROTATABLE DRIVE SHAFT EXTENDING INTO SAID HOUSING AND HAVING A FIRST BORE EXTENDING AXIALLY INWARD FROM ONE END THEREOF; SAID FIRST BORE RECEIVING A COMBINATION PUMPING AND DISTRIBUTING MEMBER; A SECOND BORE EXTENDING AXIALLY THROUGH SAID DRIVE SHAFT AND COMMUNICATING WITH SAID FIRST BORE CENTRALLY OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT; SAID SECOND BORE RECEIVING A CAMSHAFT FOR ROTATION THEREIN; LOBE MEANS FORMED ON SAID CAMSHAFT FOR SELECTIVELY AXIALLY RECIPROCATING SAID PUMPING AND DISTRIBUTING MEMBER IN SAID FIRST BORE; FIRST CIRCUMFERENTIAL GEAR MEANS FORMED ON ONE END OF SAID CAMSHAFT; AND, SECOND NORMALLY STATIONARY GEAR MEANS OUTWARD OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT AND CONCENTRIC THEREWITH FOR ENGAGING SAID FIRST GEAR MEANS TO CAUSE ROTATION OF SAID CAMSHAFT UPON ROTATION OF SAID DRIVE SHAFT.
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) | 1971-05-07 | 1971-11-06 | 1972-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-07 | 1975-11-06 | 1976-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-07 | 1979-11-06 | 1980-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |