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US3098304A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-04-05
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Granted: 1963-07-23
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Expires: 1981-04-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harlan N Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 02:16
CPC Classifications
B; B43; B43L; B43L9/00; B43L9/16; B43L9/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A COMPASS, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF LEG MEMBERS; HINGE MEANS CONNECTING SAID MEMBERS AT CORRESPONDING ENDS FOR SWINGING MOVEMENTS; AM ADJUSTABLE ARTICULATE CONNECTION BETWEEN POINTS ON SAID LEGS SPACED FROM SAID HINGE MEANS FOR VARYING THE ANGULAR RELATIONSHIP OF SAID LEGS, SAID HINGE MEANS BEING RELATIVELY MOVABLE TOWARDS SAID CONNECTION AS THE ANGULAR RELATIONSHIP OF SAID LEGS IS INCREASED; AND A PART CARRIED BY SAID HINGE MEANS FOR ABUTMENT WITH SAID CONNECTION TO LIMIT THE MAXIMUM ANGULAR SEPARATION OF SAID LEGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
81 words
A COMPASS, COMPRISING: A PAIR OF LEG MEMBERS; HINGE MEANS CONNECTING SAID MEMBERS AT CORRESPONDING ENDS FOR SWINGING MOVEMENTS; AM ADJUSTABLE ARTICULATE CONNECTION BETWEEN POINTS ON SAID LEGS SPACED FROM SAID HINGE MEANS FOR VARYING THE ANGULAR RELATIONSHIP OF SAID LEGS, SAID HINGE MEANS BEING RELATIVELY MOVABLE TOWARDS SAID CONNECTION AS THE ANGULAR RELATIONSHIP OF SAID LEGS IS INCREASED; AND A PART CARRIED BY SAID HINGE MEANS FOR ABUTMENT WITH SAID CONNECTION TO LIMIT THE MAXIMUM ANGULAR SEPARATION OF SAID LEGS.
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) | 1966-07-22 | 1967-01-21 | 1967-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-22 | 1971-01-21 | 1971-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-22 | 1975-01-21 | 1975-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |