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Heavy duty radiator cooling fan
Assignee: Hayes-Albion Corp
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Filing: 1976-10-28
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Granted: 1978-05-09
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Expires: 1996-10-28
Abstract
Abstract A radiator cooling fan assembly is disclosed for use in trucks and other large vehicles. The heavy duty assembly includes a pair of hubs having radially extending arms with blades extending between aligned pairs of hub arms. The arms of one hub are substantially shorter than the arms of the other hub. In addition, the either hub may include either an enlarged aperture in its central portion or webbing between its arms or both.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick J. Dulin
- 👤 Thomas G. Gorman
- 👤 Neil E. Robb
- 👤 Robert G. Wickham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 17:26
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04D; F04D29/00; F04D29/26; F04D29/32; F04D29/34; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S416/00; Y10S416/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
A heavy duty fan assembly, comprising: a first hub including a central pilot aperture and mounting apertures and a plurality of integrally formed, radially extending spider arms; a second hub including an enlarged central aperture and a plurality of integrally formed, radially extending spider arms having a length substantially shorter than that of said spider arms on said first hub; a plurality of rigid fan blades each extending outwardly from between an aligned pair of said first and second hub arms; said first and second hubs being maintained in spaced relation; and said spider arms on said first and second hubs overlying each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
A heavy duty fan assembly, comprising: a first hub including a central pilot aperture and mounting apertures and a plurality of integrally formed, radially extending spider arms; a second hub including an enlarged central aperture and a plurality of integrally formed, radially extending spider arms having a length substantially shorter than that of said spider arms on said first hub; a plurality of rigid fan blades each extending outwardly from between an aligned pair of said first and second hub arms; said first and second hubs being maintained in spaced relation; and said spider arms on said first and second hubs overlying each other.
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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) | 1981-05-08 | 1981-11-07 | 1982-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-05-08 | 1985-11-07 | 1986-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-05-08 | 1989-11-07 | 1990-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |