US3384769A
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Modular motor assembly
Assignee: Franklin Electric Co Inc
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Filing: 1965-08-25
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Granted: 1968-05-21
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Expires: 1985-08-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J Schaefer
- 👤 Alfred F Refice
- 👤 Donald L Ellenberger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 01:33
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02K; H02K5/00; H02K5/04; H02K5/12; H02K5/128; H02K5/1285
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A SUBMERSIBLE MODULAR MOTOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO ELECTRIC MOTOR MODULES RELEASIBLY CONNECTED TOGETHER AT THEIR ADJACENT ENDS IN VERTICALLY STACKED ENDTO-END RELATION FOR OPERATION IN UNISON, AN END TERMINATION MEMBER RELEASABLY CONNECTED TO THE REMOTE END OF ONE OF SAID MOTOR MODULES, ALL OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR MODULES OF SAID ASSEMBLY BEING IDENTICAL, MEANS RELEASIBLY CONNECTED TO THE REMOTE END OF THE OTHER OF THE MOTOR MODULES FOR CONNECTING THE MOTOR MODULES TO A DEVICE TO BE DRIVEN, EACH OF SAID MOTOR MODULES AND SAID END TERMINATION MEMBER HAVING ITS OWN CASING, SAID CASINGS BEING SEALED AGAINST ENTRY OF SUBMERSING FLUID, WHEREBY EACH MOTOR MODULE MAY BE READILY DISCONNECTED FROM THE OTHER MOTOR MODULE OR FROM SAID MEANS OR FROM SAID END TERMINATION MEMBER TO PERMIT REPLACEMENT OF THE MOTOR MODULE OR THE ADDITION TO OR SUBTRACTION FROM THE ASSEMBLY OF A MOTOR MODULE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A SUBMERSIBLE MODULAR MOTOR ASSEMBLY COMPRISING AT LEAST TWO ELECTRIC MOTOR MODULES RELEASIBLY CONNECTED TOGETHER AT THEIR ADJACENT ENDS IN VERTICALLY STACKED ENDTO-END RELATION FOR OPERATION IN UNISON, AN END TERMINATION MEMBER RELEASABLY CONNECTED TO THE REMOTE END OF ONE OF SAID MOTOR MODULES, ALL OF THE ELECTRIC MOTOR MODULES OF SAID ASSEMBLY BEING IDENTICAL, MEANS RELEASIBLY CONNECTED TO THE REMOTE END OF THE OTHER OF THE MOTOR MODULES FOR CONNECTING THE MOTOR MODULES TO A DEVICE TO BE DRIVEN, EACH OF SAID MOTOR MODULES AND SAID END TERMINATION MEMBER HAVING ITS OWN CASING, SAID CASINGS BEING SEALED AGAINST ENTRY OF SUBMERSING FLUID, WHEREBY EACH MOTOR MODULE MAY BE READILY DISCONNECTED FROM THE OTHER MOTOR MODULE OR FROM SAID MEANS OR FROM SAID END TERMINATION MEMBER TO PERMIT REPLACEMENT OF THE MOTOR MODULE OR THE ADDITION TO OR SUBTRACTION FROM THE ASSEMBLY OF A MOTOR MODULE.
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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) | 1971-05-21 | 1971-11-20 | 1972-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-21 | 1975-11-20 | 1976-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-21 | 1979-11-20 | 1980-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |