US3388933A
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Electromechanical actuator package
Assignee: Automation Industries Inc
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Filing: 1966-08-03
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Granted: 1968-06-18
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Expires: 1986-08-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Phillips
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 12:54
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H61/00; H01H61/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1412; Y10T24/1441; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45466; Y10T24/50; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
AN ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR PACKAGE FOR RELEASABLY RETAINING A LOAD, SAID PACKAGE INCLUDING THE COMBINATION OF, A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY IDENTICAL MATING MEMBERS SECURED TOGETHER TO FORM A HOUSING, EACH OF SAID MEMBERS INCLUDING RECESSES THAT REGISTER WITH EACH OTHER TO FORM A PASSAGE THAT EXTENDS AXIALLY THROUGH THE HOUSING AND HAS AT LEAST ONE TAPERED SURFACE THEREON, AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ELEMENT WRAPPED AROUND THE HOUSING AND EFFECTIVE TO MAINTAIN SAID MEMBERS SECURED TOGETHER, A SHAFT SLIDEABLY DISPOSED IN SAID PASSAGE, SAID SHAFT INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE TAPERED SURFACE THAT MATES WITH THE FIRST TAPERED SURFACE, MEANS FOR COUPLING THE SHAFT TO THE LOAD WHEREBY A FORCE IS PRODUCED BETWEEN THE MATING TAPERED SURFACES THAT TENDS TO SEPARATE THE HOUSING MEMBERS AND PRODUCES A TENSION IN SAID ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ELEMENT, AND
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
AN ELECTROMECHANICAL ACTUATOR PACKAGE FOR RELEASABLY RETAINING A LOAD, SAID PACKAGE INCLUDING THE COMBINATION OF, A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY IDENTICAL MATING MEMBERS SECURED TOGETHER TO FORM A HOUSING, EACH OF SAID MEMBERS INCLUDING RECESSES THAT REGISTER WITH EACH OTHER TO FORM A PASSAGE THAT EXTENDS AXIALLY THROUGH THE HOUSING AND HAS AT LEAST ONE TAPERED SURFACE THEREON, AN ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ELEMENT WRAPPED AROUND THE HOUSING AND EFFECTIVE TO MAINTAIN SAID MEMBERS SECURED TOGETHER, A SHAFT SLIDEABLY DISPOSED IN SAID PASSAGE, SAID SHAFT INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE TAPERED SURFACE THAT MATES WITH THE FIRST TAPERED SURFACE, MEANS FOR COUPLING THE SHAFT TO THE LOAD WHEREBY A FORCE IS PRODUCED BETWEEN THE MATING TAPERED SURFACES THAT TENDS TO SEPARATE THE HOUSING MEMBERS AND PRODUCES A TENSION IN SAID ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE ELEMENT, AND
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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) | 1971-06-18 | 1971-12-18 | 1972-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-06-18 | 1975-12-18 | 1976-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-06-18 | 1979-12-18 | 1980-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |