US3810394A
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Centrifugal mechanical device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1972-12-01
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Granted: 1974-05-14
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Expires: 1992-12-01
Abstract
Abstract A machine for producing directable centrifugal force or thrust utilizing a series of off center rotating masses such that there is a total excess torque component of centrifugal thrust exerted in a predetermined direction over that produced in a direction opposite thereto.
Inventors
- 👤 L Novak
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:32
CPC Classifications
B; B06; B06B; B06B1/00; B06B1/10; B06B1/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18528; Y10T74/18536; Y10T74/18544; Y10T74/18552
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A centrifugal machine for producing excess thrust or torque in a predetermined direction comprising at least one unit which includes a revolvable member, a fixed non-rotatable means containing rotatable components operatively connected to said revolvable member, said fixed non-rotatable means with rotatable components having its principal axis off center relative to the axis of said revolvable member; a mass attached to said revolvable member for swinging thereabout, a slidable member comprising a radius rod attached to said mass and to said revolvable member, said slidable member being carried by said rotatable components of said fixed non-rotatable means for varying the distance of said mass from the axis of the fixed nonrotatable means containing rotatable components during rotation of said revolvable member, and means for rotating said revolvable member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A centrifugal machine for producing excess thrust or torque in a predetermined direction comprising at least one unit which includes a revolvable member, a fixed non-rotatable means containing rotatable components operatively connected to said revolvable member, said fixed non-rotatable means with rotatable components having its principal axis off center relative to the axis of said revolvable member; a mass attached to said revolvable member for swinging thereabout, a slidable member comprising a radius rod attached to said mass and to said revolvable member, said slidable member being carried by said rotatable components of said fixed non-rotatable means for varying the distance of said mass from the axis of the fixed nonrotatable means containing rotatable components during rotation of said revolvable member, and means for rotating said revolvable member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
33 words
A machine as set out in claim 1 wherein the revolvable member consists of a wheel, and the fixed non-rotatable means with rotatable components comprising an elongated shaft adjustably mounted within said wheel.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
27 words
A machine as set out in claim 1 wherein said radius rod is slidably mounted for reciprocation while supported by said fixed non-rotatable means having rotatable components.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
36 words
A machine as set out in claim 1 wherein said mass attached to the revolvable member comprises a plurality of bodies each secured to a slidable member supported by said fixed non-rotatable means containing rotatable components.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
A machine as set out in claim 1 wherein the machine comprises a plurality of said units which are operatively connected to produce directable thrust or torque.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A machine as set out in claim 1 wherein said radius rod is rotatably coupled to extender connector means of said revolvable member to permit a limited angular movement of said radius rod during operation of the machine.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1977-05-13 | 1977-11-12 | 1978-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-05-13 | 1981-11-12 | 1982-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-05-13 | 1985-11-12 | 1986-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |