US2760655A
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Remote handling apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1955-04-28
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Granted: 1956-08-28
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Expires: 1975-04-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry E Foskuhl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:46
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21F; G21F7/00; G21F7/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
143 words
MEANS FOR ENTERING ONE OR MORE CLOSED VESSELS WITHOUT LOSS OF VACUUM COMPRISING LOADING BLOCKS MOUNTED IN VACUUM-TIGHT RELATION IN EACH VESSEL TO BE ENTERED, SAID BLOCKS EACH BEING PROVIDED WITH A RECESSED PORTION NEAR ITS INNER FACES, A NORMALLY CLOSED APERTURE IN SAID FACE COMMUNICATION WITH SAID RECESS, AND A PASSAGEWAY FROM THE OUTER FACE TO SAID RECSSS AND ALIGNED WITH SAID APERTURE; A DETACHABLE MEMBER HAVING A HOLLOW BODY PORTION DISPOSED WITH SAID PASSAGEWAY, A MOVEABLE CAP AT THE INNER END OF SAID BODY, A HANDLE, AND AXIALLY EXTENDABLE FORCEPS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HANDLE; A CLOSURE MEMBER ENGAGING SAID BODY AND SAID BLOCK FOR SEALING SAID PASSAGEWAY; MEANS FOR OPENING SAID APERTURE TO SAID RECESS; MEANS FOR REMOVING SAID CAP FOR EXPOSE SAID HOLLOW BODY TO SAID APERTURES; AND MEANS FOR EXTENDING AND MANIPULATING FORCEPS THROUGH SAID APERTURE INTO SAID VESSEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
143 words
MEANS FOR ENTERING ONE OR MORE CLOSED VESSELS WITHOUT LOSS OF VACUUM COMPRISING LOADING BLOCKS MOUNTED IN VACUUM-TIGHT RELATION IN EACH VESSEL TO BE ENTERED, SAID BLOCKS EACH BEING PROVIDED WITH A RECESSED PORTION NEAR ITS INNER FACES, A NORMALLY CLOSED APERTURE IN SAID FACE COMMUNICATION WITH SAID RECESS, AND A PASSAGEWAY FROM THE OUTER FACE TO SAID RECSSS AND ALIGNED WITH SAID APERTURE; A DETACHABLE MEMBER HAVING A HOLLOW BODY PORTION DISPOSED WITH SAID PASSAGEWAY, A MOVEABLE CAP AT THE INNER END OF SAID BODY, A HANDLE, AND AXIALLY EXTENDABLE FORCEPS MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HANDLE; A CLOSURE MEMBER ENGAGING SAID BODY AND SAID BLOCK FOR SEALING SAID PASSAGEWAY; MEANS FOR OPENING SAID APERTURE TO SAID RECESS; MEANS FOR REMOVING SAID CAP FOR EXPOSE SAID HOLLOW BODY TO SAID APERTURES; AND MEANS FOR EXTENDING AND MANIPULATING FORCEPS THROUGH SAID APERTURE INTO SAID VESSEL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1959-08-28 | 1960-02-27 | 1960-08-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-08-28 | 1964-02-27 | 1964-08-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-08-28 | 1968-02-27 | 1968-08-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |