US3085825A
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Devices for manipulating radio-active articles from a distance
Assignee: Societe Nationale des Petroles dAquitaine SA
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Filing: 1958-10-23
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Granted: 1963-04-16
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Expires: 1978-10-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cauchois Antonin Louis
- 👤 Estavoyer Michel Marc Valentin
- 👤 Lamazou Jean Marie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 21:13
CPC Classifications
B; B28; B28C; B28C7/00; B28C7/0046; G; G21; G21F; G21F7/00; G21F7/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S294/00; Y10S294/906
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
A DEVICE FOR MANIPULATING FROM A DISTANCE A SAMPLE TUBE SECTION FOR DISPLACEMENT THEREOF IN A CONDUIT, WHICH COMPRISES, IN COMBINATION, A HOLDING ROD, A HOLLOW EXPANSIBLE TUBULAR BODY MOUNTED AT ONE END OF SAID ROD, SAID BODY BEING A METAL SLEEVE PROVIDED WITH SLOTS PARALLEL TO THE AXIS THEREOF AND DIMENSIONED FOR INSERTION IN SAID SAMPLE TUBE SECTION, SHARP OUTWARD PROJECTIONS CARRIED BY SAID BODY FOR CONTACTING THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID SAMPLE TUBE SECTION, TWO CONICAL MEMBERS ENGAGED IN THE OPEN ENDS OF SAID TUBULAR BODY IN OPPOSED RELATION TO EACH OTHER WITH THEIR APEXES TURNED TOWARD EACH OTHER SO THAT MOVEMENT OF SAID MEMBERS TOWARD EACH OTHER CAUSES EXPANSION OF SAID SLEEVE, SAID CONICAL MEMBERS BEING SO DIMENSIONED THAT THEY ARE BROUGHT INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER WHEN SAID SHARP PROJECTIONS HAVE BEEN EXPANDED TO THE SUITABLE DEGREE TO PENETRATE INTO THE METAL OF THE SAMPLE TUBE SECTION, AND MEANS OPERABLE FROM A DISTANCE AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID TUBE FOR FORCING SAID CONICAL MEMBERS TOWARD EACH OTHER.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
170 words
A DEVICE FOR MANIPULATING FROM A DISTANCE A SAMPLE TUBE SECTION FOR DISPLACEMENT THEREOF IN A CONDUIT, WHICH COMPRISES, IN COMBINATION, A HOLDING ROD, A HOLLOW EXPANSIBLE TUBULAR BODY MOUNTED AT ONE END OF SAID ROD, SAID BODY BEING A METAL SLEEVE PROVIDED WITH SLOTS PARALLEL TO THE AXIS THEREOF AND DIMENSIONED FOR INSERTION IN SAID SAMPLE TUBE SECTION, SHARP OUTWARD PROJECTIONS CARRIED BY SAID BODY FOR CONTACTING THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID SAMPLE TUBE SECTION, TWO CONICAL MEMBERS ENGAGED IN THE OPEN ENDS OF SAID TUBULAR BODY IN OPPOSED RELATION TO EACH OTHER WITH THEIR APEXES TURNED TOWARD EACH OTHER SO THAT MOVEMENT OF SAID MEMBERS TOWARD EACH OTHER CAUSES EXPANSION OF SAID SLEEVE, SAID CONICAL MEMBERS BEING SO DIMENSIONED THAT THEY ARE BROUGHT INTO CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER WHEN SAID SHARP PROJECTIONS HAVE BEEN EXPANDED TO THE SUITABLE DEGREE TO PENETRATE INTO THE METAL OF THE SAMPLE TUBE SECTION, AND MEANS OPERABLE FROM A DISTANCE AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID TUBE FOR FORCING SAID CONICAL MEMBERS TOWARD EACH OTHER.
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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) | 1966-04-15 | 1966-10-15 | 1967-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-15 | 1970-10-15 | 1971-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-15 | 1974-10-15 | 1975-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |