US3684059A
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Chain lubricating apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-04-20
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Granted: 1972-08-15
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Expires: 1990-04-20
Abstract
Abstract Apparatus for lubricating a chain composed of a plurality of links pivoted to one another, alternate ones of the links having openings therein, the apparatus comprising a carrier pivoted adjacent the chain and having nozzles movable into and out of the chain openings and through which a limited quantity of lubricant may be discharged in opposite directions so as to lubricate the pivot pins at opposite ends of each link.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack L Stoner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 11:57
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16H; F16H57/00; F16H57/04; F16H57/05; F16N; F16N2210/00; F16N2210/33
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A lubricating system for lubricating a movable chain composed of links pivoted to one another at their ends, alternate links having an opening therein, said system comprising a source of lubricant; movable carrier means; lubricant discharge means adapted for accommodation in any one of said openings without engaging said links, said discharge means being carried by said carrier means for movement therewith and being in communication with said source; means mounting said carrier means adjacent said chain for movement of said discharge means between positions in which said carrier means may move into and out of the opening in any of said alternate links; and actuating means responsive to movement of said discharge means into an opening in any of said alternate links to discharge lubricant from said source in a spray through said discharge means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A lubricating system for lubricating a movable chain composed of links pivoted to one another at their ends, alternate links having an opening therein, said system comprising a source of lubricant; movable carrier means; lubricant discharge means adapted for accommodation in any one of said openings without engaging said links, said discharge means being carried by said carrier means for movement therewith and being in communication with said source; means mounting said carrier means adjacent said chain for movement of said discharge means between positions in which said carrier means may move into and out of the opening in any of said alternate links; and actuating means responsive to movement of said discharge means into an opening in any of said alternate links to discharge lubricant from said source in a spray through said discharge means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The construction set forth in claim 1 including means responsive to operation of said actuating means to limit the quantity of lubricant discharged through said discharge means.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
The construction set forth in claim 1 wherein said discharge means comprises a pair of nozzles one of which extends in the direction of movement of said chain and the other of which extends in the opposite direction.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
25 words
The construction set forth in claim 1 including spring means acting on said carrier and yieldably urging the latter in a direction toward said chain.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
39 words
The construction set forth in claim 4 including follower means carried by said carrier for engagement with said chain and being operable to overcome said spring means and move said carrier and said discharge means out of said opening.
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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) | 1975-08-15 | 1976-02-14 | 1976-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-08-15 | 1980-02-14 | 1980-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-08-15 | 1984-02-14 | 1984-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |