US3132547A
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Loadmeters in rolling mills
Assignee: Dominion Foundries and Steel Ltd
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Filing: 1962-10-29
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Granted: 1964-05-12
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Expires: 1982-10-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles C Doyle
- 👤 Kenneth R Canfor
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 16:05
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21B; B21B38/00; B21B38/08; B21B31/00; B21B31/16; B21B31/20; B21B31/22; B21B31/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
IN A ROLLING MILL, A FRAME SUPPORTING A PAIR OF WORKING ROLLS POSITIONED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER, A VERTICAL SCREW DIRECTED DOWNWARDLY TOWARDS THE AXES OF THE ROLLS AND EXERTING A LOAD FORCE UPON THE ROLLS UPON THE DOWNWARD ROTATION OF THE SCREW, AN INTERNALLY THREADED SCREW BOX THROUGH WHICH THE SCREW IS THREADED, SAID BOX BEING MOUNTED ABOVE THE ROLLS AND MOVABLE UPWARDLY OF THE FRAME IN REACTION TO THE LOAD FORCE EXERTED BY THE SCREW UPON THE ROLLS, AND A LOAD-METER LOAD CELL RETAINED IN POSITION IN THE FRAME ABOVE THE SCREW BOX AND AGAINST WHICH THE SCREW BOX PRESSES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
IN A ROLLING MILL, A FRAME SUPPORTING A PAIR OF WORKING ROLLS POSITIONED ONE ABOVE THE OTHER, A VERTICAL SCREW DIRECTED DOWNWARDLY TOWARDS THE AXES OF THE ROLLS AND EXERTING A LOAD FORCE UPON THE ROLLS UPON THE DOWNWARD ROTATION OF THE SCREW, AN INTERNALLY THREADED SCREW BOX THROUGH WHICH THE SCREW IS THREADED, SAID BOX BEING MOUNTED ABOVE THE ROLLS AND MOVABLE UPWARDLY OF THE FRAME IN REACTION TO THE LOAD FORCE EXERTED BY THE SCREW UPON THE ROLLS, AND A LOAD-METER LOAD CELL RETAINED IN POSITION IN THE FRAME ABOVE THE SCREW BOX AND AGAINST WHICH THE SCREW BOX PRESSES.
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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) | 1967-05-12 | 1967-11-11 | 1968-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-12 | 1971-11-11 | 1972-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-12 | 1975-11-11 | 1976-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |