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US3167338A
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Socket retainer mechanism
Assignee: Aro Corp
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Filing: 1963-10-18
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Granted: 1965-01-26
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Expires: 1983-10-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul E Troike
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 13:19
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B23/00; B25B23/0007; B25B23/0035; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S464/00; Y10S464/901; Y10T; Y10T279/00; Y10T279/17; Y10T279/17761; Y10T279/17769; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7016; Y10T403/7075; Y10T403/7077; Y10T403/7079; Y10T403/7088
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A SOCKET RETAINER MECHANISM FOR A SHANK AND SOCKET HAVING A SPLINED CONNECTION WITH EACH OTHER WHEN THE SHANK IS RECEIVED IN THE SOCKET COMPRISING A RETAINER ELEMENT ACROSS THE OUTER END OF SAID SHANK, A ROCK SHAFT ON WHICH SAID RETAINER ELEMENT IS MOUNTED, SAID SHANK HAVING A BORE RECEIVING SAID ROCK SHAFT, SAID RETAINER ELEMENT HAVING TEETH AT ITS OUTER ENDS ALIGNED WITH THE TEETH OF SAID SPLINED CONNECTION IN ONE POSITION OF SAID ROCK SHAFT AND OUT OF ALIGNMENT THEREWITH IN ANOTHER POSITION THEREOF, AND MEANS OPERABLE TO ROCK SAID ROCK SHAFT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A SOCKET RETAINER MECHANISM FOR A SHANK AND SOCKET HAVING A SPLINED CONNECTION WITH EACH OTHER WHEN THE SHANK IS RECEIVED IN THE SOCKET COMPRISING A RETAINER ELEMENT ACROSS THE OUTER END OF SAID SHANK, A ROCK SHAFT ON WHICH SAID RETAINER ELEMENT IS MOUNTED, SAID SHANK HAVING A BORE RECEIVING SAID ROCK SHAFT, SAID RETAINER ELEMENT HAVING TEETH AT ITS OUTER ENDS ALIGNED WITH THE TEETH OF SAID SPLINED CONNECTION IN ONE POSITION OF SAID ROCK SHAFT AND OUT OF ALIGNMENT THEREWITH IN ANOTHER POSITION THEREOF, AND MEANS OPERABLE TO ROCK SAID ROCK SHAFT.
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) | 1968-01-26 | 1968-07-27 | 1969-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-26 | 1972-07-27 | 1973-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-26 | 1976-07-27 | 1977-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |