US3740085A
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Holding units
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-08-09
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Granted: 1973-06-19
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Expires: 1991-08-09
Abstract
Abstract A holding unit in the form of a collar adapted to be mounted on a shaft, with a set screw mounted in the collar for securing the latter to the shaft, and with a plate-like insert mounted in the collar in position to be pressed by the screw against the shaft.
Inventors
- 👤 M Evans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 23:53
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16D; F16D1/00; F16D1/06; F16D1/08; F16D1/0847; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7041; Y10T403/7047; Y10T403/7049
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
205 words
A holding unit for use on a shaft and comprising, a. an annular body member adapted to be mounted on such a shaft in encircling relation thereto, b. arcuate means mounted on the inner periphery of said body member, c. a screw mounted in said body member in position to press said arcuate means against the outer periphery of such a shaft for holding said body member and said arcuate means against movement relative to said shaft when said body member is so mounted thereon, d. said body member having 1. an inner peripheral portion, and 2. two faces disposed on opposite sides of said peripheral portion, e. said arcuate means comprising an elongated, longitudinally arcuate member mounted in said body member in juxtaposition to said inner peripheral portion, f. said arcuate member including two abutment members 1. projecting radially outwardly from respective opposite longitudinal edge portions thereof, and 2. abuttingly engaged with respective ones of said faces, g. said abutment members comprising elongated ribs extending along respective longitudinal edge portions of said arcuate member, and h. the outer periphery of one of said ribs sloping outwardly at an acute angle to the inner periphery thereof in a direction toward the other of said ribs.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
205 words
A holding unit for use on a shaft and comprising, a. an annular body member adapted to be mounted on such a shaft in encircling relation thereto, b. arcuate means mounted on the inner periphery of said body member, c. a screw mounted in said body member in position to press said arcuate means against the outer periphery of such a shaft for holding said body member and said arcuate means against movement relative to said shaft when said body member is so mounted thereon, d. said body member having 1. an inner peripheral portion, and 2. two faces disposed on opposite sides of said peripheral portion, e. said arcuate means comprising an elongated, longitudinally arcuate member mounted in said body member in juxtaposition to said inner peripheral portion, f. said arcuate member including two abutment members 1. projecting radially outwardly from respective opposite longitudinal edge portions thereof, and 2. abuttingly engaged with respective ones of said faces, g. said abutment members comprising elongated ribs extending along respective longitudinal edge portions of said arcuate member, and h. the outer periphery of one of said ribs sloping outwardly at an acute angle to the inner periphery thereof in a direction toward the other of said ribs.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
17 words
opening into said peripheral portion, and b. said ribs are disposed in respective ones of said recesses.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
17 words
opening into said peripheral portion, and b. said ribs are disposed in respective ones of said recesses.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A holding unit as defined in claim 1, and in which a. said body has recesses
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
55 words
abuttingly engaged with respective ones of said faces, g. said abutment members comprising elongated ribs extending along respective longitudinal edge portions of said arcuate member, and h. the outer periphery of one of said ribs sloping outwardly at an acute angle to the inner periphery thereof in a direction toward the other of said ribs.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
55 words
abuttingly engaged with respective ones of said faces, g. said abutment members comprising elongated ribs extending along respective longitudinal edge portions of said arcuate member, and h. the outer periphery of one of said ribs sloping outwardly at an acute angle to the inner periphery thereof in a direction toward the other of said ribs.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
40 words
two faces disposed on opposite sides of said peripheral portion, e. said arcuate means comprising an elongated, longitudinally arcuate member mounted in said body member in juxtaposition to said inner peripheral portion, f. said arcuate member including two abutment members
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
40 words
two faces disposed on opposite sides of said peripheral portion, e. said arcuate means comprising an elongated, longitudinally arcuate member mounted in said body member in juxtaposition to said inner peripheral portion, f. said arcuate member including two abutment members
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
opening into said inner peripheral portion, and b. said ribs are disposed in respective ones of said recesses.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
18 words
opening into said inner peripheral portion, and b. said ribs are disposed in respective ones of said recesses.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
5 words
a central body portion, and
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
5 words
a central body portion, and
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
36 words
two faces disposed on opposite sides of said peripheral portion, e. said arcuate comprising an elongated, longitudinally arcuate member mounted in said body member in juxtaposi-tion to said inner peripheral portion, f. said arcuate member including
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
36 words
two faces disposed on opposite sides of said peripheral portion, e. said arcuate comprising an elongated, longitudinally arcuate member mounted in said body member in juxtaposi-tion to said inner peripheral portion, f. said arcuate member including
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
90 words
A holding unit for use on a shaft and comprising, a. an annular body member adapted to be mounted on such a shaft in encircling relation thereto, b. arcuate means mounted on the inner periphery of said body member, c. a screw mounted in said body member in position to press said arcuate means against the outer periphery of such a shaft for holding said body member and said arcuate means against movement relative to said shaft when said body member is so mounted thereon, d. said body member having
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
90 words
A holding unit for use on a shaft and comprising, a. an annular body member adapted to be mounted on such a shaft in encircling relation thereto, b. arcuate means mounted on the inner periphery of said body member, c. a screw mounted in said body member in position to press said arcuate means against the outer periphery of such a shaft for holding said body member and said arcuate means against movement relative to said shaft when said body member is so mounted thereon, d. said body member having
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
53 words
a longitudinal terminal end extremity disposed on the opposite side of said central body portion from said one longitudinal edge portion and having a radial thickness within the limits of the radial thickness of said central body portion so as to be no greater than the radial thickness of said central body portion.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
53 words
a longitudinal terminal end extremity disposed on the opposite side of said central body portion from said one longitudinal edge portion and having a radial thickness within the limits of the radial thickness of said central body portion so as to be no greater than the radial thickness of said central body portion.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
58 words
A holding unit as defined in claim 3, and in which a. said abutment member comprises an elongated rib extending along said one longitudinal edge portion of said arcuate member, b. said longitudinal terminal end extremity defines the outer face of another radially outwardly projecting, elongated rib extending along the other longitudinal edge portion of said arcuate member.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
A holding unit as defined in claim 4, and in which a. said body member has recesses
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
40 words
A holding unit as defined in claim 3, and in which a. said body member has a recess in one of said faces and opening into said inner peripheral portion, and b. said abutment member is disposed in said recess.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
58 words
A holding unit as defined in claim 6, and in which a. said body member has an elongated recess in said inner peripheral portion and extending around less than a major portion of said inner peripheral portion, and b. said arcuate member is disposed in said last mentioned recess and abuttingly engaged with the ends of said recess.
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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) | 1976-06-18 | 1976-12-18 | 1977-06-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-06-18 | 1980-12-18 | 1981-06-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-06-18 | 1984-12-18 | 1985-06-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |