US3089448A
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Machines for fabricating sheet-metal panel structures
Assignee: British Federal Welder and Machine Co Ltd
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Filing: 1960-08-08
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Granted: 1963-05-14
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Expires: 1980-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Tribe Thomas Francis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:25
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q7/00; B23Q7/14; B21; B21D; B21D39/00; B21D39/02; B21D39/021; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53313; Y10T29/53383
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A MACHINE FOR FABRICATING STRUCTURES FROM SHEET METAL PANELS COMPRISING: A FRAME; AT LEAST TWO PANEL FABRICATING TOOLS POSITIONED AT STATIONS SPACED LONGITUDINAL ALONG SAID FRAME; A CARRIAGE FOR CARRYING AT LEAST A PAIR OF PANELS SPACE LONGITUDINALLY ALONG SAID CARRIAGE; MEANS WITHIN SAID FRAME MOUNTING SAID CARRIAGE ROR RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID STATIONS; MEANS RELEASABLY SECURING PANELS TO SAID FRAME; MEANS POSITIONED AT EACH SAID STATION FOR HOLDING EACH PANEL UPON RELEASE FROM SAID CARRIAGE IN POSITION FOR FABRICATION BY SAID TOOLS; A CONTROL UNIT FOR CONTROLLING SAID CARRIAGE, MEASD AND TOOLS SO THAT ALL PANELS ARE SIMULTANEOUSLY ADVANCED BY SAID CARRIAGE FROM ONE STATION TO THE NEXT STATION AND FOR PERFORMING A FABRICATING OPERATION AT THE SAME TIME AT ALL STATIONS AND FOR HOLDING EACH PANEL AT EACH STATION BEFORE RELEASE FROM SAID CARRIAGE AND VICE VERSA.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A MACHINE FOR FABRICATING STRUCTURES FROM SHEET METAL PANELS COMPRISING: A FRAME; AT LEAST TWO PANEL FABRICATING TOOLS POSITIONED AT STATIONS SPACED LONGITUDINAL ALONG SAID FRAME; A CARRIAGE FOR CARRYING AT LEAST A PAIR OF PANELS SPACE LONGITUDINALLY ALONG SAID CARRIAGE; MEANS WITHIN SAID FRAME MOUNTING SAID CARRIAGE ROR RECIPROCATING MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID STATIONS; MEANS RELEASABLY SECURING PANELS TO SAID FRAME; MEANS POSITIONED AT EACH SAID STATION FOR HOLDING EACH PANEL UPON RELEASE FROM SAID CARRIAGE IN POSITION FOR FABRICATION BY SAID TOOLS; A CONTROL UNIT FOR CONTROLLING SAID CARRIAGE, MEASD AND TOOLS SO THAT ALL PANELS ARE SIMULTANEOUSLY ADVANCED BY SAID CARRIAGE FROM ONE STATION TO THE NEXT STATION AND FOR PERFORMING A FABRICATING OPERATION AT THE SAME TIME AT ALL STATIONS AND FOR HOLDING EACH PANEL AT EACH STATION BEFORE RELEASE FROM SAID CARRIAGE AND VICE VERSA.
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) | 1966-05-13 | 1966-11-12 | 1967-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-13 | 1970-11-12 | 1971-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-13 | 1974-11-12 | 1975-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |