US3391952A
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Lubricant purging sealed ball joint assembly
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-11-04
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Granted: 1968-07-09
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Expires: 1983-11-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Philip B Zeigler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 19:56
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C11/00; F16C11/04; F16C11/06; F16C11/0666; F16C11/0671; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32606; Y10T403/32631; Y10T403/32647; Y10T403/32663
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A LUBRICANT PURGING SEALED BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING, AN APERTURED SOCKET, A BALL STUD TILTABLE AND ROTATABLE IN SAID SOCKET INCLUDING A SHANK PORTION EXTENDING THROUGH SAID SOCKET, A MEMBER SECURED TO SAID SHANK PORTION INCLUDING A BEARING SURFACE LYING IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF SAID SHANK, A BEARING RING EMBRACING SAID SHANK AND AXIALLY ABUTTING SAID BEARING SURFACE, A FLEXIBLE ANNULAR SEAL SURROUNDING SAND SHANK AND EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID SOCKET AND BEARING RING, MEANS CONNECTING ONE END OF SAID SEAL IN SURROUNDING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SOCKET, MEANS FORMING A REDUCED DIAMETER SEGMENTED RING AT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A LUBRICANT PURGING SEALED BALL JOINT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING, AN APERTURED SOCKET, A BALL STUD TILTABLE AND ROTATABLE IN SAID SOCKET INCLUDING A SHANK PORTION EXTENDING THROUGH SAID SOCKET, A MEMBER SECURED TO SAID SHANK PORTION INCLUDING A BEARING SURFACE LYING IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE AXIS OF SAID SHANK, A BEARING RING EMBRACING SAID SHANK AND AXIALLY ABUTTING SAID BEARING SURFACE, A FLEXIBLE ANNULAR SEAL SURROUNDING SAND SHANK AND EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID SOCKET AND BEARING RING, MEANS CONNECTING ONE END OF SAID SEAL IN SURROUNDING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SOCKET, MEANS FORMING A REDUCED DIAMETER SEGMENTED RING AT
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) | 1971-07-09 | 1972-01-08 | 1972-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-09 | 1976-01-08 | 1976-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-09 | 1980-01-08 | 1980-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |