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US3081532A
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Flexible strip installation device
Assignee: Old Carco LLC
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Filing: 1960-02-04
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Granted: 1963-03-19
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Expires: 1980-02-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas A Kesel
- 👤 Frederick A Hodgson
- 👤 Albert E Flemming
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 19:02
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23P; B23P19/00; B23P19/04; B23P19/047; B60; B60J; B60J10/00; B60J10/45; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49876; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53657
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A FLEXIBLE STRIP INSTALLING TOOL COMPRISING SPACED SPREADING MEANS MOUNTED ON A BODY FOR ROTATION IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, SAID SPREADING MEANS BEING ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO AND OPERATION BY A POWER DEVICE, SAID SPREADING MEANS HAVING ENDS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE OPPOSED SIDES OF A CHANNEL MEMBER TO DRIVE THEMSELVES THEREALONG, SUBSTANTIALLY SPHERICAL TIPS ON THE CHANNEL ENGAGING ENDS OF SAID SPREADING MEANS TO ENHANCE THE FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT OF SAID SPREADING MEANS WITH THE SIDES OF SAID CHANNEL MEMBER WHILE REDUCING THE FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BOTTOM OF SAID CHANNEL MEMBER, AND STRIP GUIDING MEANS SUPPORTED BETWEEN SAID SPREADING MEANS TO SUBSTANTIALLY DEFINE A CHANNEL FOR THE ACCOMMODATION OF A FLEXIBLE EXPANSION STRIP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
A FLEXIBLE STRIP INSTALLING TOOL COMPRISING SPACED SPREADING MEANS MOUNTED ON A BODY FOR ROTATION IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, SAID SPREADING MEANS BEING ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO AND OPERATION BY A POWER DEVICE, SAID SPREADING MEANS HAVING ENDS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE OPPOSED SIDES OF A CHANNEL MEMBER TO DRIVE THEMSELVES THEREALONG, SUBSTANTIALLY SPHERICAL TIPS ON THE CHANNEL ENGAGING ENDS OF SAID SPREADING MEANS TO ENHANCE THE FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT OF SAID SPREADING MEANS WITH THE SIDES OF SAID CHANNEL MEMBER WHILE REDUCING THE FRICTIONAL ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BOTTOM OF SAID CHANNEL MEMBER, AND STRIP GUIDING MEANS SUPPORTED BETWEEN SAID SPREADING MEANS TO SUBSTANTIALLY DEFINE A CHANNEL FOR THE ACCOMMODATION OF A FLEXIBLE EXPANSION STRIP.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-03-18 | 1966-09-17 | 1967-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-18 | 1970-09-17 | 1971-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-18 | 1974-09-17 | 1975-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |