US4047768A
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Protected bearing mount assembly
Assignee: UNIMOUNT Inc A CORP OF DE
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Filing: 1976-03-25
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1996-03-25
Abstract
Abstract A protected bearing mount assembly in which the bearing mount comprises a bearing mounting flange extending from one face of a plate and in which the outer portions of the plate are bent in the same direction as the bearing mounting flange to surround, support and protect the flange together with a cover on the open end of the bearing mount to protect the mounted bearing against the environment to which the bearing mount is exposed.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl S. Cain
- 👤 Jerome A. Carlson
- 👤 George E. Goodrich
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 06:20
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C35/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
77 words
A protected bearing mount assembly including a bearing mounting flange extending from one surface of a plate with the outer edges of the plate being formed to extend in the same direction as the flange and surrounding the flange, a bearing mounted in said bearing mounting flange and a cover secured to the outer extending edges of said plate to enclose the bearing mounting flange and one end of the bearing between said cover and said plate.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
77 words
A protected bearing mount assembly including a bearing mounting flange extending from one surface of a plate with the outer edges of the plate being formed to extend in the same direction as the flange and surrounding the flange, a bearing mounted in said bearing mounting flange and a cover secured to the outer extending edges of said plate to enclose the bearing mounting flange and one end of the bearing between said cover and said plate.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A protected bearing mount assembly as in claim 1 in which said bearing mount comprises a box-like structure adapted to be mounted on any of its sides or on its face.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
32 words
A protected bearing mount as in claim 2 including a plug cover inserted within the bearing mounting flange on the side opposite the cover to enclose the opposite end of the bearing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A protected bearing mount assembly as in claim 1 in which said bearing mount is a flange mount.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
32 words
A protected bearing mount as in claim 4 including a plug cover inserted within the bearing mounting flange on the side opposite the cover to enclose the opposite end of the bearing.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
17 words
A protected bearing mount assembly as in claim 1 in which said mount is a pillow block.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
32 words
A protected bearing mount as in claim 6 including a plug cover inserted within the bearing mounting flange on the side opposite the cover to enclose the opposite end of the bearing.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
32 words
A protected bearing mount as in claim 1 including a plug cover inserted within the bearing mounting flange on the side opposite the cover to enclose the opposite end of the bearing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USRE24765E
Cited
US1894309A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1980-09-12 | 1981-03-14 | 1981-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-12 | 1985-03-14 | 1985-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-12 | 1989-03-14 | 1989-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |