US4101177A
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Idler wear strip retainer for track-type vehicles
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1977-06-02
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Granted: 1978-07-18
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Expires: 1997-06-02
Abstract
Abstract An idler wear strip retainer for track-type vehicles includes a plurality of retainer members secured to a frame portion of an associated vehicle for relasably retaining the wear strip in position relative to the idler.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond A. Bianchi
- 👤 Harry E. Campen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 12:45
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D55/00; B62D55/08; B62D55/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
56 words
An idler wear strip retainer for track-type vehicles comprising: first and second retainer means secured to a frame portion of an associated vehicle for forming receptacles therewith and for engaging and retaining first and second ends, respectively, of the wear strip; and at least one of the retainer means is releasably secured to the frame portion.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
56 words
An idler wear strip retainer for track-type vehicles comprising: first and second retainer means secured to a frame portion of an associated vehicle for forming receptacles therewith and for engaging and retaining first and second ends, respectively, of the wear strip; and at least one of the retainer means is releasably secured to the frame portion.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
The retainer of claim 1 wherein the first retainer means is welded to the frame adjacent the first end of the wear strip and the second retainer means is bolted to the frame adjacent the second end of the wear strip.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3779615A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1981-07-17 | 1982-01-16 | 1982-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-07-17 | 1986-01-16 | 1986-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-07-17 | 1990-01-16 | 1990-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |