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US 7,070,357 · App. 10/862,231 · Granted Jul 4, 2006

D-shaped slot having a relief

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Patent No.
US 7,070,357
App. No.
10/862,231
Granted
Jul 4, 2006
Kind
B2
Abstract

A mechanical element having a slot adapted to receive a shaft. The slot comprises a circular portion; a planar portion; and two reliefs. Each relief is disposed intermediate the circular portion and the planar portion. In addition, each relief comprises a circular section and extends at least about 90 degrees. Each relief is coupled to the planar portion by a radius tangential to the planar portion.

Claims (3)

1. A mechanical element having a slot adapted to receive a D-shaped shaft, the slot comprising:

a circular portion and a planar portion defining an area adapted to receive the D-shaped shaft; and

two reliefs, each relief being disposed intermediate the circular portion and the planar portion, each relief comprising a circular section having a center point and a radius and extending at least about 90 degrees, each relief being coupled to the planar portion by a radius tangential to the planar portion wherein the corners of said D-shaped shaft do not contact the area inside the reliefs.

Assignments (13)
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST Recorded Oct 14, 2022
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
To: CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC.; CARESTREAM DENTAL, LLC; QUANTUM MEDICAL IMAGING, L.L.C.; QUANTUM MEDICAL HOLDINGS, LLC; TROPHY DENTAL INC.
Reel/Frame 061681/0380 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (FIRST LIEN) Recorded Oct 14, 2022
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
To: CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC.; CARESTREAM DENTAL LLC; QUANTUM MEDICAL IMAGING, L.L.C.; TROPHY DENTAL INC.
Reel/Frame 061683/0441 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (SECOND LIEN) Recorded Oct 14, 2022
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
To: CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC.; CARESTREAM DENTAL LLC; QUANTUM MEDICAL IMAGING, L.L.C.; TROPHY DENTAL INC.
Reel/Frame 061683/0601 →
SECOND LIEN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jul 1, 2013
From: CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC.; CARESTREAM DENTAL LLC; QUANTUM MEDICAL IMAGING, L.L.C.; TROPHY DENTAL INC.
To: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
Reel/Frame 030724/0154 →
AMENDED AND RESTATED INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT (FIRST LIEN) Recorded Jun 28, 2013
From: CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC.; CARESTREAM DENTAL LLC; QUANTUM MEDICAL IMAGING, L.L.C.; TROPHY DENTAL INC.
To: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
Reel/Frame 030711/0648 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (SECOND LIEN) Recorded Mar 13, 2012
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
To: CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC.
Reel/Frame 027851/0812 →
INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded May 12, 2011
From: CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC.; CARESTREAM DENTAL, LLC; QUANTUM MEDICAL IMAGING, L.L.C.; QUANTUM MEDICAL HOLDINGS, LLC; TROPHY DENTAL INC.
To: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
Reel/Frame 026269/0411 →
RELEASE OF SECURITY INTEREST IN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY (FIRST LIEN) Recorded Apr 4, 2011
From: CREDIT SUISSE AG, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH
To: CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC.
Reel/Frame 026069/0012 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 7, 2008
From: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
To: CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC.
Reel/Frame 020741/0126 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Mar 7, 2008
From: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
To: CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC.
Reel/Frame 020756/0500 →
FIRST LIEN OF INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEMENT Recorded Jul 27, 2007
From: CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC.
To: CREDIT SUISSE, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 019649/0454 →
SECOND LIEN INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY SECURITY AGREEME Recorded Jul 27, 2007
From: CARESTREAM HEALTH, INC.
To: CREDIT SUISSE, CAYMAN ISLANDS BRANCH, AS ADMINISTRATIVE AGENT
Reel/Frame 019773/0319 →
ASSIGNMENT OF ASSIGNOR'S INTEREST Recorded Aug 24, 2004
From: GIESE, TROY A.
To: EASTMAN KODAK COMPANY
Reel/Frame 015714/0518 →