US3107524A
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Test specimen holder mechanism and the like
Assignee: SATEC CORP
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Filing: 1961-03-01
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1981-03-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter J O'connor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:53
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N3/00; G01N3/02; G01N3/04; G01N2203/00; G01N2203/0058; G01N2203/0069; G01N2203/0071; G01N2203/02; G01N2203/04; G01N2203/0405
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
A TEST SPECIMEN HOLDER MECHANISM AND THE LIKE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, UPPER AND LOWER MECHANISM PORTIONS IN OPPOSED AXIAL ALIGNMENT, EACH PORTION TERMINATING AT ITS INNER END IN A GRIP, A FORCE ROD AT THE OUTER END OF EACH SUCH PORTION, A BEARING IN EACH SAID PORTION CONNECTED TO ITS RESPECTIVE GRIP BY PULL ROD MEANS HAVING THREADED ENDS, MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE OVER ALL LENGTH OF SAID PULL ROD MEANS, EACH GRIP HAVING AN OUTWARD AXIALLY FACING SUBSTANTIALLY SEMISPHERICAL SEAT, A BIT HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY SEMISPHERICAL SURFACE ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID SEAT AND TO HOLD ONE END OF SAID TEST SPECIMEN, EACH BEARING HAVING NESTED INNER AND OUTER CAGE MEMBERS AXIALLY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER TO A LIMITED EXTENT SUBSTANTIALLY OUT OF CONTACT WITH ONE ANOTHER, FORCE TRANSMITTING MEANS INCLUDING A BALL WITHIN SAID INNER CAGE MEMBER TO TRANSMIT FORCE FROM ONE OF SAID CAGE MEMBERS TO THE OTHER IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE AXIS OF SAID TEST SPECIMEN HELD BY SAID BIT, AND MEANS FOR SEALING THE INTERIOR OF SAID BEARING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
A TEST SPECIMEN HOLDER MECHANISM AND THE LIKE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, UPPER AND LOWER MECHANISM PORTIONS IN OPPOSED AXIAL ALIGNMENT, EACH PORTION TERMINATING AT ITS INNER END IN A GRIP, A FORCE ROD AT THE OUTER END OF EACH SUCH PORTION, A BEARING IN EACH SAID PORTION CONNECTED TO ITS RESPECTIVE GRIP BY PULL ROD MEANS HAVING THREADED ENDS, MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE OVER ALL LENGTH OF SAID PULL ROD MEANS, EACH GRIP HAVING AN OUTWARD AXIALLY FACING SUBSTANTIALLY SEMISPHERICAL SEAT, A BIT HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY SEMISPHERICAL SURFACE ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID SEAT AND TO HOLD ONE END OF SAID TEST SPECIMEN, EACH BEARING HAVING NESTED INNER AND OUTER CAGE MEMBERS AXIALLY MOVABLE RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER TO A LIMITED EXTENT SUBSTANTIALLY OUT OF CONTACT WITH ONE ANOTHER, FORCE TRANSMITTING MEANS INCLUDING A BALL WITHIN SAID INNER CAGE MEMBER TO TRANSMIT FORCE FROM ONE OF SAID CAGE MEMBERS TO THE OTHER IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH THE AXIS OF SAID TEST SPECIMEN HELD BY SAID BIT, AND MEANS FOR SEALING THE INTERIOR OF SAID BEARING.
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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) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |