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US3588201A
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Sealed self-aligning plain bearing
Assignee: General Sullivan Group Inc
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Filing: 1969-09-05
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Granted: 1971-06-28
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Expires: 1989-09-05
Abstract
Abstract THE SUBJECT MATTER OF THE INVENTION IS A SELF-ALIGNING PLAIN BEARING WHICH HAS INWARDLY DIRECTED ANNULAR GROOVES AT THE ENDS OF THE SOCKET OPPOSITE THE BALL, AND WHICH RETAINS WITHIN THE GROOVES COMPOSITE SEALING RINGS CONSISTING OF A METAL RING AND A RING OF ELASTOMERIC RUBBER OR SYNTHETIC RUBBER, WHICH IS BONDED TO THE METAL RING. THE INVENTION APPLIES PARTICULARLY TO A SOCKET WHICH HAS ONLY ONE AXIAL FRACTURE IN ITS CIRCUMFERENCE. THE RUBBER EXTENDS OVER THE METAL RING AT THE RADIAL OUTSIDE AND HOLDS IT IN AN INWARDLY DIRECTED ANNULAR GROOVE OF THE SOCKET AND EX- TENDS OVER THE METAL RING AT THE RADIAL INSIDE FORMING A SEALING LIP WHICH ENGAGES THE OUTSIDE OF THE BALL.
Inventors
- 👤 Heinrich K Schmidt
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-29 22:27
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C23/00; F16C23/02; F16C23/04; F16C23/043; F16C23/045; F16C33/00; F16C33/72; F16C33/74; F16J; F16J15/00; F16J15/16; F16J15/32; F16J15/3248; F16C11/00; F16C11/04; F16C11/06; F16C11/0666; F16C11/0676
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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) | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | 1975-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | 1979-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-27 | 1982-12-27 | 1983-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |