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US3117378A
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Surveying apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-11-09
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Granted: 1964-01-14
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Expires: 1980-11-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herman L Bowen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:34
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01C; G01C15/00; G01C15/02; G01C15/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A LEVEL ROD AND STAKE DRIVING COMBINATION COMPRISING; A LEVEL ROD WITH INDICIA; A PROJECTION EXTENDING FROM THE LOW NUMBERED END OF SAID LEVEL ROD, THE END OF SAID PROJECTION BEING POSITIONED TO CORRESPOND TO THE ZERO POINT OF SAID INDICIA AND ADAPTED TO CONTACT THE PLANAR END OF A STAKE; AN ANVIL SLEEVE COMPRISING AN ANVIL PORTION AND A SLEEVE PORTION, SAID ANVIL SLEEVE BEING PROVIDED WITH A LONGITUDINAL PASSAGEWAY ADAPTED TO SLIDABLY RECEIVE SAID PROJECTION, THE ANVIL PORTION OF SAID ANVIL SLEEVE BEING LOCATED AT THE END OF SAID SLEEVE NEAREST THE LEVEL ROD, THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID SLEEVE BEING ADAPTED TO CONTACT THE PLANAR END OF A STAKE; AND HAMMER MEANS, SAID HAMMER MEANS BEING PROVIDED WITH A LONGITUDINAL PASSAGEWAY ADAPTED TO PERMIT THE HAMMER MEANS TO SLIDE UP AND DOWN ON SAID LEVEL ROD, THE STRIKING END OF THE HAMMER MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO CONTACT THE ANVIL OF SAID ANVIL SLEEVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A LEVEL ROD AND STAKE DRIVING COMBINATION COMPRISING; A LEVEL ROD WITH INDICIA; A PROJECTION EXTENDING FROM THE LOW NUMBERED END OF SAID LEVEL ROD, THE END OF SAID PROJECTION BEING POSITIONED TO CORRESPOND TO THE ZERO POINT OF SAID INDICIA AND ADAPTED TO CONTACT THE PLANAR END OF A STAKE; AN ANVIL SLEEVE COMPRISING AN ANVIL PORTION AND A SLEEVE PORTION, SAID ANVIL SLEEVE BEING PROVIDED WITH A LONGITUDINAL PASSAGEWAY ADAPTED TO SLIDABLY RECEIVE SAID PROJECTION, THE ANVIL PORTION OF SAID ANVIL SLEEVE BEING LOCATED AT THE END OF SAID SLEEVE NEAREST THE LEVEL ROD, THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID SLEEVE BEING ADAPTED TO CONTACT THE PLANAR END OF A STAKE; AND HAMMER MEANS, SAID HAMMER MEANS BEING PROVIDED WITH A LONGITUDINAL PASSAGEWAY ADAPTED TO PERMIT THE HAMMER MEANS TO SLIDE UP AND DOWN ON SAID LEVEL ROD, THE STRIKING END OF THE HAMMER MEANS BEING ADAPTED TO CONTACT THE ANVIL OF SAID ANVIL SLEEVE.
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) | 1967-01-13 | 1967-07-15 | 1968-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-13 | 1971-07-15 | 1972-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-13 | 1975-07-15 | 1976-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |