US3128637A
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Flexible control device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-03-23
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Granted: 1964-04-14
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Expires: 1979-03-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richoux Raymond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 02:21
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/20; F16C1/26; F16C1/28; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/57; Y10T403/5706; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/20408; Y10T74/20444; Y10T74/20456
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A TUBULAR REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING TRACTION OR COMPRESSION FORCES COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE TUBULAR SHEATH, A FLAT FLEXIBLE BAND ADAPTED TO MOVE TO AND FRO IN SAID SHEATH, A PAIR OF FLEXIBLE FLAT ELONGATED GUIDING MEMBERS ARRANGED OPPOSITE EACH OTHER ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID BAND IN SAID SHEATH FOR GUIDING SAID BAND, SPACED ROLLING ELEMENTS BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS AND SAID BAND, A TUBULAR END FASTENER SECURED AT EACH END OF SAID SHEATH, A SLEEVE ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN EACH OF SAID TUBULAR END FASTENERS AND PREVENTED AGAINST AXIAL MOVEMENT THEREIN AT LEAST IN ONE DIRECTION, MEANS ON SAID SLEEVE FOR CONNECTION TO SAID ELONGATED GUIDING MEMBERS, EACH END PORTION OF SAID BAND PROTRUDING AXIALLY THROUGH THE ASSOCIATED ONE OF SAID SLEEVES TO PERMIT TRANSMISSION OF FORCES FROM ONE END OF SAID DEVICE TO THE OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A TUBULAR REMOTE CONTROL DEVICE FOR TRANSMITTING TRACTION OR COMPRESSION FORCES COMPRISING A FLEXIBLE TUBULAR SHEATH, A FLAT FLEXIBLE BAND ADAPTED TO MOVE TO AND FRO IN SAID SHEATH, A PAIR OF FLEXIBLE FLAT ELONGATED GUIDING MEMBERS ARRANGED OPPOSITE EACH OTHER ON EITHER SIDE OF SAID BAND IN SAID SHEATH FOR GUIDING SAID BAND, SPACED ROLLING ELEMENTS BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS AND SAID BAND, A TUBULAR END FASTENER SECURED AT EACH END OF SAID SHEATH, A SLEEVE ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN EACH OF SAID TUBULAR END FASTENERS AND PREVENTED AGAINST AXIAL MOVEMENT THEREIN AT LEAST IN ONE DIRECTION, MEANS ON SAID SLEEVE FOR CONNECTION TO SAID ELONGATED GUIDING MEMBERS, EACH END PORTION OF SAID BAND PROTRUDING AXIALLY THROUGH THE ASSOCIATED ONE OF SAID SLEEVES TO PERMIT TRANSMISSION OF FORCES FROM ONE END OF SAID DEVICE TO THE OTHER.
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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) | 1967-04-14 | 1967-10-14 | 1968-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-04-14 | 1971-10-14 | 1972-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-04-14 | 1975-10-14 | 1976-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |