US4306741A
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Rotatable swivel for one or more conduits
Assignee: Single Buoy Moorings Inc
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Filing: 1979-12-20
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Granted: 1981-12-22
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Expires: 1999-12-20
Abstract
Abstract The invention relates to a swivel for one or more conduits comprising inner wall portions (3) and outer wall portions (2) for each annular chamber which wall portions (2, 3) are rotatably supported upon each other by means of a single axial-radial bearing the inner race way rings (7) and outer race way rings (10) of which are attached to the axial end faces of the inner (3) and outer wall portions (2) of said chamber.
Inventors
- 👤 Jan A. Foolen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:18
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L39/00; F16L39/06; B; B63; B63B; B63B22/00; B63B22/02; B63B22/021; B63B22/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
In a rotatable swivel for conduits comprising inner and outer annular wall portions defining between them a plurality of coaxial annular chambers, said inner and outer wall portions being rotatable relative to each other, and connections to said annular chambers; the improvement in which all said outer wall portions are identical, all said inner wall portions are identical, there being a said inner and outer wall portion individual to each said chamber, and the inner and outer wall portions of each annular chamber are rotatably supported upon each other by means of an axial-radial bearing individual to each said chamber, each said bearing having an inner race ring secured to one end face of the inner wall portion and having outer race rings secured to the corresponding end face of the outer wall portion, and means holding said outer wall portions together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
In a rotatable swivel for conduits comprising inner and outer annular wall portions defining between them a plurality of coaxial annular chambers, said inner and outer wall portions being rotatable relative to each other, and connections to said annular chambers; the improvement in which all said outer wall portions are identical, all said inner wall portions are identical, there being a said inner and outer wall portion individual to each said chamber, and the inner and outer wall portions of each annular chamber are rotatably supported upon each other by means of an axial-radial bearing individual to each said chamber, each said bearing having an inner race ring secured to one end face of the inner wall portion and having outer race rings secured to the corresponding end face of the outer wall portion, and means holding said outer wall portions together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
67 words
A rotatable swivel as claimed in claim 1 wherein adjacent outer wall portions are interconnected by means of bolts and adjacent inner wall portions are held against rotation relative to each other by means of a ring located at the level of said bearing inside the inner race ring of said bearing, said interconnecting ring interconnecting said adjacent inner wall portions by means of lugs and recesses.
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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) | 1984-12-21 | 1985-06-22 | 1985-12-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-12-21 | 1989-06-22 | 1989-12-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-12-21 | 1993-06-22 | 1993-12-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |