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Bending apparatus
Assignee: Standard Oil Co
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Filing: 1960-04-22
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Granted: 1963-11-19
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Expires: 1980-04-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James F Wygant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 20:38
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D11/00; B21D11/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A DEVICE ADAPTED FOR BENDING AN L-SHAPED ARTICLE WHICH APPARATUS COMPRISES A BASE PLATE; A FIRST GUIDE SUPPORTED BY SAID BASE PLATE, SAID FIRST GUIDE HAVING SIDE WALLS SPACED TO RECEIVE AN EDGE OF A FIRST ARM OF SAID ARTICLE AND TO PROVIDE TRANSVERSE SUPPORT ALONG A SUBSTANTIAL LENGTH OF SAID FIRST ARM; A SECOND GUIDE SUPPORTED BY SAID BASE PLATE, SAID SECOND GUIDE BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE SECOND ARM OF SAID ARTICLE, SAID SECOND GUIDE BEING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID FIRST GUIDE AND ADAPTED TO POSITION SAID ARTICLE WHEN INSERTED IN SAID DEVICE; A PIVOTED BENDING LEVER MOUNTED ON SAID BASE PLATE, THE PIVOTAL ARC THEREOF INTERSECTING SAID FIRST GUIDE WHEN SAID LEVER IS PIVOTED TOWARD SAID BASE PLATE, SAID LEVER THEREBY CONTACTING SAID ARTICLE INSERTED IN SAID DEVICE AT THE POINT OF SAID INTERSECTION; A STOP MOUNTED BENEATH SAID FIRST GUIDE AT THE INTERSECTION THEREOF WITH SAID LEVER AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY
Claim 2
Independent Claim
154 words
A DEVICE ADAPTED FOR BENDING AN L-SHAPED ARTICLE WHICH APPARATUS COMPRISES A BASE PLATE; A FIRST GUIDE SUPPORTED BY SAID BASE PLATE, SAID FIRST GUIDE HAVING SIDE WALLS SPACED TO RECEIVE AN EDGE OF A FIRST ARM OF SAID ARTICLE AND TO PROVIDE TRANSVERSE SUPPORT ALONG A SUBSTANTIAL LENGTH OF SAID FIRST ARM; A SECOND GUIDE SUPPORTED BY SAID BASE PLATE, SAID SECOND GUIDE BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE SECOND ARM OF SAID ARTICLE, SAID SECOND GUIDE BEING SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID FIRST GUIDE AND ADAPTED TO POSITION SAID ARTICLE WHEN INSERTED IN SAID DEVICE; A PIVOTED BENDING LEVER MOUNTED ON SAID BASE PLATE, THE PIVOTAL ARC THEREOF INTERSECTING SAID FIRST GUIDE WHEN SAID LEVER IS PIVOTED TOWARD SAID BASE PLATE, SAID LEVER THEREBY CONTACTING SAID ARTICLE INSERTED IN SAID DEVICE AT THE POINT OF SAID INTERSECTION; A STOP MOUNTED BENEATH SAID FIRST GUIDE AT THE INTERSECTION THEREOF WITH SAID LEVER AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY
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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) | 1966-11-18 | 1967-05-20 | 1967-11-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-18 | 1971-05-20 | 1971-11-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-18 | 1975-05-20 | 1975-11-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |