US3552785A
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Elastic joint assembly for automobile suspension strut rods
Assignee: Moog Industries Inc
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Filing: 1968-08-22
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Granted: 1971-01-05
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Expires: 1988-08-22
Abstract
Abstract A BUSHING ASSEMBLY FOR YIELDABLY CONNECTING THE FORWARD END OF THE STRUT ROD OF A VEHICLE WHEEL SUSPENSION ASSEMBLY TO A PART OF THE CHASSIS OR FRAME. THE BUSHING ASSEMBLY NEEDS TO BE PLIABLE OR YIELDABLE AS THE STRUT ROD PIVOTS ABOUT A POINT ON THE FRAME WHICH IS DIFFERENT FROM THE CONTROL ARM PIVOT POINT ALSO ON THE FRAME. THE BUSHING ASSEMBLY FORMS THE STRUT ROD PIVOT AND MUST BE PLIABLE TO AVOID DESTRUCTION RESULTING FROM TENSION, COMPRESSION AND SHEAR FORCES IMPOSED THEREON.
Inventors
- 👤 Clifton L Elder
- 👤 Lawrence H Fitch
- 👤 Ronald I Kornblum
- 👤 William C Wehner
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CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G3/00; B60G3/18; B60G3/20; B60G7/00; B60G7/02; F; F16; F16B; F16B9/00; F16B9/05; F16B9/056; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/45; Y10T403/455
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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) | 1974-01-04 | 1974-07-06 | 1975-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-04 | 1978-07-06 | 1979-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-04 | 1982-07-06 | 1983-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |