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US3109233A
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Method for removing signal bond terminals from rails
Assignee: MSA Safety Inc
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Filing: 1961-07-21
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Granted: 1963-11-05
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Expires: 1981-07-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Temple Robert
- 👤 John R Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:46
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60M; B60M5/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49002; Y10T29/49117; Y10T29/49174; Y10T29/49181; Y10T29/49185; Y10T29/49805; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53796; Y10T29/53839
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
IN THE METHOD OF LOOSENING A METAL SIGNAL BOND SOLID TERMINAL IN A BLIND HOLE IN ONE SIDE OF A RAIL, SHOOTING A METAL STUD OF GREATER LENGTH THAN SAID HOLE INWARDLY COMPLETELY THROUGH THE TERMINAL AND INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RAIL AT THE INNER END OF SAID HOLE WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO EXPAND THE INNER END OF THE STUD TO A SIZE GREATER THAN THE ADJOINING END OF THE BORE FORMED BY THE STUD IN THE TERMINAL AND TO CAUSE METAL OF THE TERMINAL TO FLOW OUT OF THE HOLE, AND REMOVING THE LOOSENED RAIL BOND TERMINAL AND STUD FROM THE BLIND HOLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
IN THE METHOD OF LOOSENING A METAL SIGNAL BOND SOLID TERMINAL IN A BLIND HOLE IN ONE SIDE OF A RAIL, SHOOTING A METAL STUD OF GREATER LENGTH THAN SAID HOLE INWARDLY COMPLETELY THROUGH THE TERMINAL AND INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RAIL AT THE INNER END OF SAID HOLE WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO EXPAND THE INNER END OF THE STUD TO A SIZE GREATER THAN THE ADJOINING END OF THE BORE FORMED BY THE STUD IN THE TERMINAL AND TO CAUSE METAL OF THE TERMINAL TO FLOW OUT OF THE HOLE, AND REMOVING THE LOOSENED RAIL BOND TERMINAL AND STUD FROM THE BLIND HOLE.
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) | 1966-11-04 | 1967-05-06 | 1967-11-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-04 | 1971-05-06 | 1971-11-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-04 | 1975-05-06 | 1975-11-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |