Nice write-up jorb
the illustration of the "okie bushing - replacement part" from the 1945/46 patent application
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Jorb,
Here are a few other esoteric tidbits for this okie bushing exposition:
"July 9, 1946 T. c. GERNER DRIVE SHAFT BUSHING ASSEMBLY Filed July 23, 1945 www@ I rwentar Heoame C. @er/2er:
Patented July e, 1946 PATENT OFFIC DRIVE SHAFT RUSHING ASSEMBLY n Theodore C. Gerner.' Uklahoma City, Okla.
.Application July 23, 1945, Serial No. 606.563"
"This invention relates to av drive shaft bushing assembly and more particularly to a. replacement part adapted for installation in the propeller or drive shaft housing of a motor vehicle adjacent the bell housing which surrounds the universal joint immediately to the rear of the transmission."
And,
the illustration from the patent application There were actually two styles/designs and the "ownership" had to be settled in court.
http://www.leagle.com/decision/194764173FSupp568_1522.xml----------
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