US3871723A
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Multi-purpose bearing mount
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1973-12-12
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Granted: 1975-03-18
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Expires: 1993-12-12
Abstract
Abstract A multi-purpose bearing mount having a bearing seat for receiving a bearing insert. The bearing seat is contained in a mounting block having a plurality of machined mounting surfaces and securing means for selectively attaching the block to a support member with the bearing axis of rotation in a selected orientation relative to the support member surface.
Inventors
- 👤 Percy E Pray
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 21:09
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C35/00; F16C35/04; F16C35/042; F16C33/00; F16C33/02; F16C33/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A bearing mount capable of being mounted in a plurality of optional orientations relative to a support surface, said bearing mount comprising: a. a web member extending between two mounting flanges; b. a bearing seat located in said web member for receiving a bearing therein with the bearing axis of rotation generally perpendicular to said web member; c. each of said flanges having first and second mutually perpendicular mounting surfaces lying in planes removed from said web member, said first mounting surface generally parallel to said web member; and d. means for selectively securing said bearing mount to the support surface with one of said first or second mounting surfaces of each flange abutting the support surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A bearing mount capable of being mounted in a plurality of optional orientations relative to a support surface, said bearing mount comprising: a. a web member extending between two mounting flanges; b. a bearing seat located in said web member for receiving a bearing therein with the bearing axis of rotation generally perpendicular to said web member; c. each of said flanges having first and second mutually perpendicular mounting surfaces lying in planes removed from said web member, said first mounting surface generally parallel to said web member; and d. means for selectively securing said bearing mount to the support surface with one of said first or second mounting surfaces of each flange abutting the support surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
37 words
The bearing mount of claim 1 including two opposed mounting channels, each having an open side for receiving portions of a support surface therein, said open side lying in a plane generally perpendicular to said web member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
The bearing mount of claim 2 wherein: a. each of said mounting flanges have a third mounting surface opposite said second surface and in a plane removed from said web member; b. said bearing seat is located off-center between said opposed second and third flange mounting surfaces; and including c. means for securing said bearing mount to the support surface with said third mounting surfaces abutting the support surface.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The bearing mount of claim 3 wherein said bearing seat is a self-aligning bearing seat.
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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) | 1978-03-17 | 1978-09-16 | 1979-03-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-03-17 | 1982-09-16 | 1983-03-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-03-17 | 1986-09-16 | 1987-03-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |