US3396810A
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Surface, material and health protective device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-10-21
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Granted: 1968-08-13
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Expires: 1985-10-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Andrews Peter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:40
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16N; F16N31/00; F16N31/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A SURFACE, MATERIAL AND HEALTH PROTECTIVE DEVICE USED IN OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING ACCESSIBLE BOLT SECURING MEANS COMPRISING: A COLLAR-LIKE MEMBER HAVING MEANS FOR SECURING AT LEAST ONE PORTION OF SAID MEMBER TO A FLUID SHAFT SEAL CONTAINING GEAR HOUSING PORTION OF AND UNDER SAID VEHICLE, SAID MEMBER HAVING AT LEAST ONE PORTION EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY AROUND A SHAFT MEANS AND BEYOND THE END OF SAID HOUSING PORTION HAVING LUBRICATING FLUID INSIDE, SAID HOUSING PORTION HAVING SAID SHAFT MEANS PROTRUDING OUT OF AND BEYOND SAID HOUSING PORTION, SAID COLLAR-LIKE MEMBER IS SO CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED AND SECURED TO SAID HOUSING PORTION THAT WHEN SAID SHAFT MEANS ROTATES, THE FLUID WHICH LEAKS PAST SAID SEAL IS THEREBY VIRTUALLY THROWN OUT IN SUBSTANTIALLY PIN WHEEL FASHION AND IS SUBSTANTIALLY CAPTURED AND RETAINED IN SAID COLLAR-LIKE EXTENDED PORTION AND WHEN SAID SHAFT MEANS IS NOT ROTATING, THE DRIPPING FLUID FROM SAID HOUSING PORTION IS ALSO SUBSTANTIALLY CAPTURED AND RETAINED IN SAID EXTENDED PORTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A SURFACE, MATERIAL AND HEALTH PROTECTIVE DEVICE USED IN OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION WITH A MOTOR VEHICLE HAVING ACCESSIBLE BOLT SECURING MEANS COMPRISING: A COLLAR-LIKE MEMBER HAVING MEANS FOR SECURING AT LEAST ONE PORTION OF SAID MEMBER TO A FLUID SHAFT SEAL CONTAINING GEAR HOUSING PORTION OF AND UNDER SAID VEHICLE, SAID MEMBER HAVING AT LEAST ONE PORTION EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY AROUND A SHAFT MEANS AND BEYOND THE END OF SAID HOUSING PORTION HAVING LUBRICATING FLUID INSIDE, SAID HOUSING PORTION HAVING SAID SHAFT MEANS PROTRUDING OUT OF AND BEYOND SAID HOUSING PORTION, SAID COLLAR-LIKE MEMBER IS SO CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED AND SECURED TO SAID HOUSING PORTION THAT WHEN SAID SHAFT MEANS ROTATES, THE FLUID WHICH LEAKS PAST SAID SEAL IS THEREBY VIRTUALLY THROWN OUT IN SUBSTANTIALLY PIN WHEEL FASHION AND IS SUBSTANTIALLY CAPTURED AND RETAINED IN SAID COLLAR-LIKE EXTENDED PORTION AND WHEN SAID SHAFT MEANS IS NOT ROTATING, THE DRIPPING FLUID FROM SAID HOUSING PORTION IS ALSO SUBSTANTIALLY CAPTURED AND RETAINED IN SAID EXTENDED PORTION.
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) | 1971-08-13 | 1972-02-12 | 1972-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-08-13 | 1976-02-12 | 1976-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-08-13 | 1980-02-12 | 1980-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |