US3094224A
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Stock feeding device for structural steel saw
Assignee: MULFAB CORP
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Filing: 1960-02-10
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Granted: 1963-06-18
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Expires: 1980-02-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin L Mead
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 21:42
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D43/00; B21D43/02; B21D43/04; B21D43/10; B23; B23Q; B23Q17/00; B23Q17/22; B23Q7/00; B23Q7/04; B23Q7/041; B23Q7/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A STOCK POSITIONING MACHINE COMPRISING AN OPERATING STATION, A STOCK CONVEYOR TO SUPPORT THE STOCK FOR MOVEMENT LONGITUDINALLY THROUGH SAID OPERATING STATION, A TRACK EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY WITH SAID CONVEYOR, A CARRIAGE MOVABLE ALONG SAID TRACK, A CLAMP ON SAID CARRIAGE TO ENGAGE THE STOCK ON SAID CONVEYOR AND SECURE IT RELATIVE TO SAID CARRIAGE, POSITIVE DRIVE MEANS ENGAGING SAID CARRIAGE TO MOVE IT AND THE END OF THE STOCK IN EITHER DIRECTION ALONG SAID STOCK CONVEYOR TO A PREDETERMINED POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID OPERATING STATION, THE STOCK AND THE CARRIAGE BEING INDEPENDENTLY SUPPORTED BY SAID CONVEYOR AND SAID TRACK RESPECTIVELY, A VISE AT SAID CONVEYOR ADJACENT SAID OPERATING STATION TO HOLD THE WORK PIECE FOR OPERATION, SAID CLAMP INCLUDING AN ARM, A SLIDE MOVABLE VERTICALLY ON SAID ARM, AND A STOCK GRIPPING MEMBER CARRIED BY SAID SLIDE TO COMPENSATE FOR VARIATIONS IN SAID STOCK WHILE BEING DRAWN ACROSS SAID CONVEYOR BY SAID CARRIAGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A STOCK POSITIONING MACHINE COMPRISING AN OPERATING STATION, A STOCK CONVEYOR TO SUPPORT THE STOCK FOR MOVEMENT LONGITUDINALLY THROUGH SAID OPERATING STATION, A TRACK EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY WITH SAID CONVEYOR, A CARRIAGE MOVABLE ALONG SAID TRACK, A CLAMP ON SAID CARRIAGE TO ENGAGE THE STOCK ON SAID CONVEYOR AND SECURE IT RELATIVE TO SAID CARRIAGE, POSITIVE DRIVE MEANS ENGAGING SAID CARRIAGE TO MOVE IT AND THE END OF THE STOCK IN EITHER DIRECTION ALONG SAID STOCK CONVEYOR TO A PREDETERMINED POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID OPERATING STATION, THE STOCK AND THE CARRIAGE BEING INDEPENDENTLY SUPPORTED BY SAID CONVEYOR AND SAID TRACK RESPECTIVELY, A VISE AT SAID CONVEYOR ADJACENT SAID OPERATING STATION TO HOLD THE WORK PIECE FOR OPERATION, SAID CLAMP INCLUDING AN ARM, A SLIDE MOVABLE VERTICALLY ON SAID ARM, AND A STOCK GRIPPING MEMBER CARRIED BY SAID SLIDE TO COMPENSATE FOR VARIATIONS IN SAID STOCK WHILE BEING DRAWN ACROSS SAID CONVEYOR BY SAID CARRIAGE.
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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) | 1966-06-17 | 1966-12-17 | 1967-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-17 | 1970-12-17 | 1971-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-17 | 1974-12-17 | 1975-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |