US3555662A
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Method of manufacturing uniform preload ball joint assemblies
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1968-05-06
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Granted: 1971-01-19
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Expires: 1988-05-06
Abstract
Abstract A BALL AND SOCKET ASSEMBLY IN WHICH PRECISION BEARING ENGAGEMENT IS ACCOMPLISHED BY FORMING THE SOCKET OF TWO TELESCOPING HALVES ARRANGED IN SURROUNDING RELATION WITH THE BALL. DURING ASSEMBLY, HALVES ARE SUBJECTED TO AN EXTERNALLY APPLIED FORCE WHICH IS SUSTAINED WHILE THE HALVES ARE SECURED TOGETHER BY A CONTINUOUS CIRCUMFERENTIAL BOND WHICH SEALS THE TELESCOPING JUNCTURE AND MAINTINS THE PRELOAD AFTER REMOVAL OF THE EXTERNALLY APPLIED FORCE.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas C Powell
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2026-10-28 21:11
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G7/00; B60G7/005; F; F16; F16C; F16C11/00; F16C11/04; F16C11/06; F16C11/0619; F16C11/0623; F16C2326/00; F16C2326/01; F16C2326/05; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/4984; Y10T29/49844; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/4987; Y10T29/49872
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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) | 1974-01-18 | 1974-07-20 | 1975-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-18 | 1978-07-20 | 1979-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-18 | 1982-07-20 | 1983-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |