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US3385377A
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Governor controlled nut-runner
Assignee: Chicago Pneumatic Tool Co LLC
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Filing: 1966-07-07
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Granted: 1968-05-28
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Expires: 1986-07-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lester A Amtsberg
- 👤 William K Wallace
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:25
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D43/00; F16D43/02; F16D43/20; F16D43/202; F16D43/204; F16D43/206; B; B25; B25B; B25B23/00; B25B23/14; B25B23/145; G; G05; G05D; G05D13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
IN A NUT RUNNING TOOL INCLUDING A PNEUMATIC MOTOR; OUTPUT SPINDLE MEANS; A TORQUE LIMITING CAM CLUTCH TRANSMITTING THE TORQUE OF THE MOTOR TO THE SPINDLE MEANS, THE CAM CLUTCH INCLUDING A DRIVING MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE MOTOR AND A DRIVEN MEMBER CONNECTED WITH THE SPINDLE MEANS, THE DRIVING MEMBER BEING ADAPTED, FOLLOWING TRANSMISSION OF AN INITIAL TORQUE TO THE DRIVEN MEMBER, TO OVERRIDE AND DELIVER A SERIES OF TORQUE IMPULSES TO THE LATTER; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING MEANS OPERABLE AUTOMATICALLY IN RESPONSE TO THE OVERRIDING ACTION OF THE DRIVING MEMBER TO LIMIT THE ROTATIONAL SPEED OF THE MOTOR AND AS A CONSEQUENCE REDUCE THE FREQUENCY OF SUBSEQUENT DELIVERY OF IMPULSES TO THE DRIVEN MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
IN A NUT RUNNING TOOL INCLUDING A PNEUMATIC MOTOR; OUTPUT SPINDLE MEANS; A TORQUE LIMITING CAM CLUTCH TRANSMITTING THE TORQUE OF THE MOTOR TO THE SPINDLE MEANS, THE CAM CLUTCH INCLUDING A DRIVING MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE MOTOR AND A DRIVEN MEMBER CONNECTED WITH THE SPINDLE MEANS, THE DRIVING MEMBER BEING ADAPTED, FOLLOWING TRANSMISSION OF AN INITIAL TORQUE TO THE DRIVEN MEMBER, TO OVERRIDE AND DELIVER A SERIES OF TORQUE IMPULSES TO THE LATTER; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING MEANS OPERABLE AUTOMATICALLY IN RESPONSE TO THE OVERRIDING ACTION OF THE DRIVING MEMBER TO LIMIT THE ROTATIONAL SPEED OF THE MOTOR AND AS A CONSEQUENCE REDUCE THE FREQUENCY OF SUBSEQUENT DELIVERY OF IMPULSES TO THE DRIVEN MEMBER.
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) | 1971-05-28 | 1971-11-27 | 1972-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-05-28 | 1975-11-27 | 1976-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-05-28 | 1979-11-27 | 1980-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |