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US3090227A
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Assignee: W C DILLON AND CO Inc
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Filing: 1960-01-18
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Granted: 1963-05-21
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Expires: 1980-01-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Irvin L Glerum
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:46
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01L; G01L1/00; G01L1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A FORCE GAUGE COMPRISING: A FORCE BAR, SAID FORCE BAR HAVING A FIRST END PORTION DEFINING A FIRST LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING INNER SLOT AND ITS OPPOSITE SECOND END PORTION DEFINING A SECOND LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING INNER SLOT, SAID FIRST AND SECOND SLOTS LYING IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME PLANE AND EXTENDING TO POINTS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO EACH OTHER RELATIVE TO THE LENGTH OF SAID BAR, SAID FIRST END PORTION BEING DESIGNED FOR COUPLING TO OPPOSING FORCE EXERTING MEMBERS ACTING TO EFFECT A CHANGE IN THE WIDTH OF SAID FIRST SLOT BY LATERAL MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST END PORTION WHEREBY AN OPPOSITE CHANGE IS EFFECTED IN THE WIDTH OF SAID SECOND SLOT BY LATERAL MOVEMENT OF SAID SECOND END PORTION; AND, INDICATOR MEANS COUPLED TO SAID SECOND END PORTION FOR MEASURING SAID LATERAL MOVEMENT THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A FORCE GAUGE COMPRISING: A FORCE BAR, SAID FORCE BAR HAVING A FIRST END PORTION DEFINING A FIRST LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING INNER SLOT AND ITS OPPOSITE SECOND END PORTION DEFINING A SECOND LONGITUDINALLY EXTENDING INNER SLOT, SAID FIRST AND SECOND SLOTS LYING IN SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME PLANE AND EXTENDING TO POINTS IN CLOSE PROXIMITY TO EACH OTHER RELATIVE TO THE LENGTH OF SAID BAR, SAID FIRST END PORTION BEING DESIGNED FOR COUPLING TO OPPOSING FORCE EXERTING MEMBERS ACTING TO EFFECT A CHANGE IN THE WIDTH OF SAID FIRST SLOT BY LATERAL MOVEMENT OF SAID FIRST END PORTION WHEREBY AN OPPOSITE CHANGE IS EFFECTED IN THE WIDTH OF SAID SECOND SLOT BY LATERAL MOVEMENT OF SAID SECOND END PORTION; AND, INDICATOR MEANS COUPLED TO SAID SECOND END PORTION FOR MEASURING SAID LATERAL MOVEMENT THEREOF.
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) | 1966-05-20 | 1966-11-19 | 1967-05-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-20 | 1970-11-19 | 1971-05-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-20 | 1974-11-19 | 1975-05-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |