US3088349A
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Power-operated, multistage, predetermined torque release wrench
Assignee: Eaton Aeroquip LLC
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Filing: 1959-10-26
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Granted: 1963-05-07
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Expires: 1979-10-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Willard R Cowan
- 👤 Charles W White
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 02:19
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23P; B23P19/00; B23P19/04; B23P19/06; B23P19/065; B25; B25B; B25B23/00; B25B23/14; B25B23/145; B25B23/1456
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A TORQUE MACHINE FOR ASSEMBLING THREADED PARTS COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER, A CLAMPING MEMBER ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BASE FOR GRIPPING ONE OF THE PARTS TO BE ASSEMBLED, A WRENCH HEAD ROTATABLY MOUNTED UPON SAID BASE AND MOVABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID CLAMPING MEMBER, MEANS CARRIED BY SAID WRENCH HEAD ADAPTED TO ESTABLISH A TORQUE TRANSMITTING CONNECTION WITH THE UNGRIPPED THREADED PART TO BE ASSEMBLED, FIRST MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID WRENCH HEAD FACILITATING INITIAL THREADING OF PARTS, SECOND MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID WRENCH HEAD FOR ASSEMBLING SAID PARTS WITH A PREDETERMINED TORQUE MEANS RESISTING ROTATION OF SAID CLAMPING MEMBER AND CONTROL MEANS SENSING ROTATION OF SAID CLAMPING MEMBER CONTROLLING TERMINATION OF THE OPERATION OF SAID SECOND MEANS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A TORQUE MACHINE FOR ASSEMBLING THREADED PARTS COMPRISING A BASE MEMBER, A CLAMPING MEMBER ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BASE FOR GRIPPING ONE OF THE PARTS TO BE ASSEMBLED, A WRENCH HEAD ROTATABLY MOUNTED UPON SAID BASE AND MOVABLE TOWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID CLAMPING MEMBER, MEANS CARRIED BY SAID WRENCH HEAD ADAPTED TO ESTABLISH A TORQUE TRANSMITTING CONNECTION WITH THE UNGRIPPED THREADED PART TO BE ASSEMBLED, FIRST MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID WRENCH HEAD FACILITATING INITIAL THREADING OF PARTS, SECOND MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID WRENCH HEAD FOR ASSEMBLING SAID PARTS WITH A PREDETERMINED TORQUE MEANS RESISTING ROTATION OF SAID CLAMPING MEMBER AND CONTROL MEANS SENSING ROTATION OF SAID CLAMPING MEMBER CONTROLLING TERMINATION OF THE OPERATION OF SAID SECOND MEANS
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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) | 1966-05-06 | 1966-11-05 | 1967-05-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-06 | 1970-11-05 | 1971-05-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-06 | 1974-11-05 | 1975-05-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |