US3301616A
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Bearing assembly and method
Assignee: Federal Mogul Bower Bearings Inc
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Filing: 1964-05-18
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Granted: 1967-01-31
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Expires: 1984-05-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George O Wilson
- 👤 Herman A Ortegren
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:16
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C33/00; F16C33/30; F16C33/46; F16C33/54; F16C33/542; F16C33/543; F16C19/00; F16C19/22; F16C19/24; F16C19/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A ONE-PIECE BEARING RETAINER FOR HOLDING A PLURALITY OF ROLLER MEMBERS COMPRISING: AN ANNULAR RING PORTION, A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED STRAIGHT OUTER LEG PORTIONS LOCATED AT THE RADIALLY OUTER EXTREMITY OF SAID RING PORTION AND EXTENDING AXIALLY FROM ONE SIDE OF SAID RING PORTION, AND A PLURALITY OF STRAIGHT INNER LEG PORTIONS SPACED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY ABOUT SAID RING PORTION AND EXTENDING AXIALLY FROM SAID ONE SIDE OF SAID RING PORTION AT THE RADIALLY INNER EXTREMITY OF SAID RING PORTION, THE EDGES OF ADJACENT ONES OF SAID OUTER LEG PORTIONS HAVING CONFRONTING SIDE SURFACES, THE EDGES OF ADJACENT ONES OF SAID INNER LEG PORTIONS HAVING CONFRONTING SIDE SURFACES, SAID SIDE SURFACES DEFINING A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY DISPOSED POCKETS FOR RECEIVING THE ROLLER MEMBERS, AT LEAST A PART OF EACH OF SAID SIDE SURFACES BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH THE ROLLER MEMBER WITH WHICH IT IS ASSOCIATED ON A SURFACE HAVING A CONTOUR DEFINING A PORTION OF A CIRCULAR CYLINDER OF A DIAMETER SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE DIAMETER OF THAT PORTION OF THE ROLLER MEMBER WITH WHICH SAID PART IS ENGAGEABLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A ONE-PIECE BEARING RETAINER FOR HOLDING A PLURALITY OF ROLLER MEMBERS COMPRISING: AN ANNULAR RING PORTION, A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED STRAIGHT OUTER LEG PORTIONS LOCATED AT THE RADIALLY OUTER EXTREMITY OF SAID RING PORTION AND EXTENDING AXIALLY FROM ONE SIDE OF SAID RING PORTION, AND A PLURALITY OF STRAIGHT INNER LEG PORTIONS SPACED CIRCUMFERENTIALLY ABOUT SAID RING PORTION AND EXTENDING AXIALLY FROM SAID ONE SIDE OF SAID RING PORTION AT THE RADIALLY INNER EXTREMITY OF SAID RING PORTION, THE EDGES OF ADJACENT ONES OF SAID OUTER LEG PORTIONS HAVING CONFRONTING SIDE SURFACES, THE EDGES OF ADJACENT ONES OF SAID INNER LEG PORTIONS HAVING CONFRONTING SIDE SURFACES, SAID SIDE SURFACES DEFINING A PLURALITY OF CIRCUMFERENTIALLY DISPOSED POCKETS FOR RECEIVING THE ROLLER MEMBERS, AT LEAST A PART OF EACH OF SAID SIDE SURFACES BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH THE ROLLER MEMBER WITH WHICH IT IS ASSOCIATED ON A SURFACE HAVING A CONTOUR DEFINING A PORTION OF A CIRCULAR CYLINDER OF A DIAMETER SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE DIAMETER OF THAT PORTION OF THE ROLLER MEMBER WITH WHICH SAID PART IS ENGAGEABLE.
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) | 1970-01-30 | 1970-08-01 | 1971-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-30 | 1974-08-01 | 1975-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-30 | 1978-08-01 | 1979-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |