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Torque limiter
Assignee: Acme Steel Co
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Filing: 1969-08-04
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Granted: 1971-09-20
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Expires: 1989-08-04
Abstract
Abstract A TORQUE LIMITER FOR PREVENTING THE TRANS MISSION OF EXCESSIVE TORQUE FROM THE WHEEL OF A VEHICLE TO THE VEHICLE IN THE EVENT THE WHEEL DRIVE TRAIN BECOMES LOCKED, WHICH INCLUDES A PAIR OF FRICTION PADS URGED INTO FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE WHEEL DRIVE GEAR SO AS TO NORMALLY TRANSMIT DRIVING TORQUE TO THE WHEEL BUT ENABLE THE WHEEL TO SLIP RELATIVE TO THE DRIVE GEAR IF THE DRIVE GEAR LOCKS.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul E Redelman
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-29 13:42
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D7/00; F16D7/02; F16D7/024; F16D7/025
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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) | 1974-09-19 | 1975-03-21 | 1975-09-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-09-19 | 1979-03-21 | 1979-09-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-09-19 | 1983-03-21 | 1983-09-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |