US3081003A
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Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1959-06-02
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1979-06-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas R Baxter
- 👤 Michael M Stukane
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 17:41
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D77/00; B65D77/04; B65D77/06; B65D77/062; B65D77/065; B65D77/067
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
184 words
A GRAPPLE FOR FISHING DRILL BITS FROM OIL WELLS COMPRISING: AN UPRIGHT CYLINDRICAL BARREL, THREE PAIR OF RIBS EXTENDING ON THE OUTSIDE OF SAID BARREL AXIALLY THEREOF, EACH OF SAID PAIR OF RIBS HAVING A SLOT THEREBETWEEN, A BOLT EXTENDING ACROSS FROM EACH RIB TO THE RIB OPPOSITE THE SLOT, AN ARM EXTENDING AXIALLY OF SAID BARREL IN EACH SLOT, SAID BOLT EXTENDING THROUGH A HOLE IN SAID ARM, A FOOT PORTION OF SAID ARM EXTENDING BELOW THE LIMITS OF SAID BARREL, A SHANK END OF THE ARM EXTENDING UP, A SPRING FOR EACH ARM, EACH SPRING BIASING THE SHANK END OF THE ARM AWAY FROM THE BARREL SO THAT THE FOOT PORTION IS BIASED INWARD, A CAM ON THE EXTREME FOOT END OF SAID ARMS, A CLAW ABOVE THE CAM ON EACH FOOT PORTION; SO THAT AS THE GRAPPLE IS LOWERED OVER A BIT, THE CAMS SPREAD THE ARMS AND FIT THEREOVER, AND WHEN THE GRAPPLE IS RAISED THE CLAW ENGAGES THE BIT TO LIFT IT WITH THE GRAPPLE, AND A MEANS FOR CAUSING A JET OF FLUID TO WASH OVER THE BIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
184 words
A GRAPPLE FOR FISHING DRILL BITS FROM OIL WELLS COMPRISING: AN UPRIGHT CYLINDRICAL BARREL, THREE PAIR OF RIBS EXTENDING ON THE OUTSIDE OF SAID BARREL AXIALLY THEREOF, EACH OF SAID PAIR OF RIBS HAVING A SLOT THEREBETWEEN, A BOLT EXTENDING ACROSS FROM EACH RIB TO THE RIB OPPOSITE THE SLOT, AN ARM EXTENDING AXIALLY OF SAID BARREL IN EACH SLOT, SAID BOLT EXTENDING THROUGH A HOLE IN SAID ARM, A FOOT PORTION OF SAID ARM EXTENDING BELOW THE LIMITS OF SAID BARREL, A SHANK END OF THE ARM EXTENDING UP, A SPRING FOR EACH ARM, EACH SPRING BIASING THE SHANK END OF THE ARM AWAY FROM THE BARREL SO THAT THE FOOT PORTION IS BIASED INWARD, A CAM ON THE EXTREME FOOT END OF SAID ARMS, A CLAW ABOVE THE CAM ON EACH FOOT PORTION; SO THAT AS THE GRAPPLE IS LOWERED OVER A BIT, THE CAMS SPREAD THE ARMS AND FIT THEREOVER, AND WHEN THE GRAPPLE IS RAISED THE CLAW ENGAGES THE BIT TO LIFT IT WITH THE GRAPPLE, AND A MEANS FOR CAUSING A JET OF FLUID TO WASH OVER THE BIT.
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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) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |