US3606397A
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Fluid swivel with load bearing shaft
Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1969-09-09
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Granted: 1971-09-20
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Expires: 1989-09-09
Abstract
Abstract A SUBMERSIBLE FLUID SWIVEL JOINT CAPABLE OF CARRYING SUBSTANTIAL AXIAL AND BENDING LOADS, CAPABLE OF CONDUCTING FLUID, AND ADAPTED TO BE INTALLED ALONG THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF A LOAD BEARING FLUID CONDUIT IS PROVIDED AND COMPRISES A SWIVEL MEMBER ROTATABLE WITH RESPECT TO A STATIONARY SLEEVE AND SHAFT, SAID SWIVEL MEMBER BEING DIPOSED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY WITH RESPECT OT SAID SHAFT, AND HAVING AN OUTLET PORT IN FLUID COMMUNICATION WITH SAID SLEEVE, SAID SHAFT BEING CAPABLE OF SUPPORTING SUBSTANTIAL AXIAL AND BENDING LOADS AND BEING REINFORCED BY RADIAL WEBS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID SLEEVE, THE SUPPORTING WEBS INTEGRALLY CONNECTING SAID SLEEVE AND SAID SHAFT.
Inventors
- 👤 John F Flory
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2026-10-29 02:09
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L27/00; F16L27/08; F16L27/0804; F16L27/0808; F16L27/0824; F16L27/0828
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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 |