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Adjustable vee bearing
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-05-05
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Granted: 1972-07-25
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Expires: 1990-05-05
Abstract
Abstract An adjustable Vee bearing wherein a bearing defined axis may be adjusted within the bearing itself.
Inventors
- 👤 John A Cupler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:38
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C29/00; F16C29/10; F16C17/00; F16C17/02; F16C13/00; F16C13/02; F16C13/04; F16C23/00; F16C23/02; F16C29/02; F16C33/00; F16C33/02; F16C33/04; F16C33/043; F16C33/26; F16C2206/00; F16C2206/02; F16C2206/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
An adjustable Vee bearing, comprising; spaced pairs of discrete bearing elements presenting flat bearing surfaces diverging in a common direction from a common axis defining an open bearing for simultaneous bearing contact with the same semicylindrical surface area of a rotating cylindrical part to define a rotational axis therefor, and means for moving selected ones of said bearing elements toward and away from said axis to define different rotational axes for said rotating part.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
An adjustable Vee bearing, comprising; spaced pairs of discrete bearing elements presenting flat bearing surfaces diverging in a common direction from a common axis defining an open bearing for simultaneous bearing contact with the same semicylindrical surface area of a rotating cylindrical part to define a rotational axis therefor, and means for moving selected ones of said bearing elements toward and away from said axis to define different rotational axes for said rotating part.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
The bearing of claim 1 wherein said discrete bearing elements include jewels.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
10 words
The bearing of claim 2 wherein said jewels are diamonds.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
11 words
The bearing of claim 1 wherein said means include threaded elements.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
21 words
The bearing of claim 4 wherein said bearing elements comprise jewels and said jewels are fixedly mounted to said threaded elements.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
32 words
The bearing of claim 5 wherein the threaded elements and jewels are mounted for adjustment within a fixed support structure, and means for locking said threaded elements relative to said support structure.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
The bearing of claim 6 wherein said last named means includes threaded elements threadedly received within said support structure for axial locking movement along a path intersecting said first named threaded elements.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
The bearing of claim 1 wherein said means include threaded elements, said bearing elements comprise jewels and said jewels are fixedly mounted to said threaded elements and project beyond the ends thereof.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
The bearing of claim 8 wherein the projecting portion of the jewels comprises a central section providing the flat bearing surface and a peripheral section defining an acute angle to the central section.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The bearing of claim 8 wherein said threaded elements are arranged to move said jewels along an axis intersecting the first named rotational axis.
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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) | 1975-07-25 | 1976-01-24 | 1976-07-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-07-25 | 1980-01-24 | 1980-07-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-07-25 | 1984-01-24 | 1984-07-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |