US3077030A
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Method of forming locators
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1959-05-21
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Granted: 1963-02-12
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Expires: 1979-05-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbur L Carlson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:03
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D22/00; B21D22/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S29/00; Y10S29/024; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49009; Y10T29/49764; Y10T29/49778; Y10T29/4978; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49833
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
THE METHOD OF FORMING LOCATORS ON A FIRST PART WHICH IS TO BE ASSEMBLED WITH A SECOND PART INCLUDING THE STEPS OF CLAMPING THE PARTS IN THE PROPER ASSEMBLED POSITION, ENGAGING THE FIRST PART WITH A ROTATING SPINNING TOOL OVER AN AREA INCLUDING AN EDGE OF THE SECOND PART, AND APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE SPINNING TOOL TO CAUSE LOCALIZED FLOW OF THE FIRST PART DUE TO LOCALIZED SOFTENING OF THE FIRST PART BY HEAT GENERATED DUE TO FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE SPINNING TOOL AND THE FIRST PART.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
87 words
THE METHOD OF FORMING LOCATORS ON A FIRST PART WHICH IS TO BE ASSEMBLED WITH A SECOND PART INCLUDING THE STEPS OF CLAMPING THE PARTS IN THE PROPER ASSEMBLED POSITION, ENGAGING THE FIRST PART WITH A ROTATING SPINNING TOOL OVER AN AREA INCLUDING AN EDGE OF THE SECOND PART, AND APPLYING PRESSURE TO THE SPINNING TOOL TO CAUSE LOCALIZED FLOW OF THE FIRST PART DUE TO LOCALIZED SOFTENING OF THE FIRST PART BY HEAT GENERATED DUE TO FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT BETWEEN THE SPINNING TOOL AND THE FIRST PART.
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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) | 1966-02-11 | 1966-08-13 | 1967-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-11 | 1970-08-13 | 1971-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-11 | 1974-08-13 | 1975-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |