US3137074A
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Grip fitting ball gauge
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-09-07
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1982-09-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jesonis Alexander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 08:12
CPC Classifications
A; A63; A63B; A63B37/00; A63B37/0001; A63B37/0002; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S408/00; Y10S408/01
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
210 words
A GRIP FITTING BALL GAUGE COMPRISING A HOLLOW SPHERICAL CASING HAVING AT LEAST ONE OPENING FORMED THEREIN, A PAIR OF SUPPORTS, MEANS MOUNTING THE SUPPORTS WITHIN THE CASING IN THE OPENING THEREOF FOR ADJUSTING MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER WHEREBY THE ARCUATE SPAN BETWEEN THE SUPPORTS MAY BE ADJUSTED, A TUBULAR FINGER THIMBLE, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY MOUNTING THE THIMBLE ON ONE SUPPORT FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT A FIRST AXIS AND A SECOND AXIS TRANSVERSE TO THE FIRST AXIS, SAID MEANS INCLUDING SUBSTANTIALLY ONLY A SINGLE POINT CONTACT BETWEEN SAID TIMBLE AND SUPPORT WITH THE AXES OF BOTH MOVEMENTS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY ABOUT SAID SINGLE POINT CONTACT, A SECOND TUBULAR FINGER THIMBLE, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY MOUNTING THE SECOND THIMBLE ON THE OTHER SUPPORT FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT A FIRST AXIS AND A SECOND AXIS TRANSVERSE TO THE FIRST AXIS, SAID MEANS INCLUDING SUBSTANTIALLY ONLY A SINGLE POINT CONTACT BETWEEN SAID SECOND THIMBLE AND OTHER SUPPORT WITH THE AXES OF BOTH MOVEMENTS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY ABOUT SAID SINGLE POINT CONTACT, BOTH OF SAID SINGLE POINT CONTACTS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY ON THE ARC OF THE SPHERICAL CASING, AND MEANS FOR CLAMPING BOTH THIMBLES TO THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPPORTS AFTER PIVOTAL ADJUSTMENT ON THE FIRST AXIS FOR SIDE ANGLE AND THE SECOND AXIS FOR PITCH FOR EACH OF THE THIMBLES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
210 words
A GRIP FITTING BALL GAUGE COMPRISING A HOLLOW SPHERICAL CASING HAVING AT LEAST ONE OPENING FORMED THEREIN, A PAIR OF SUPPORTS, MEANS MOUNTING THE SUPPORTS WITHIN THE CASING IN THE OPENING THEREOF FOR ADJUSTING MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER WHEREBY THE ARCUATE SPAN BETWEEN THE SUPPORTS MAY BE ADJUSTED, A TUBULAR FINGER THIMBLE, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY MOUNTING THE THIMBLE ON ONE SUPPORT FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT A FIRST AXIS AND A SECOND AXIS TRANSVERSE TO THE FIRST AXIS, SAID MEANS INCLUDING SUBSTANTIALLY ONLY A SINGLE POINT CONTACT BETWEEN SAID TIMBLE AND SUPPORT WITH THE AXES OF BOTH MOVEMENTS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY ABOUT SAID SINGLE POINT CONTACT, A SECOND TUBULAR FINGER THIMBLE, MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY MOUNTING THE SECOND THIMBLE ON THE OTHER SUPPORT FOR MOVEMENT ABOUT A FIRST AXIS AND A SECOND AXIS TRANSVERSE TO THE FIRST AXIS, SAID MEANS INCLUDING SUBSTANTIALLY ONLY A SINGLE POINT CONTACT BETWEEN SAID SECOND THIMBLE AND OTHER SUPPORT WITH THE AXES OF BOTH MOVEMENTS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY ABOUT SAID SINGLE POINT CONTACT, BOTH OF SAID SINGLE POINT CONTACTS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY ON THE ARC OF THE SPHERICAL CASING, AND MEANS FOR CLAMPING BOTH THIMBLES TO THEIR RESPECTIVE SUPPORTS AFTER PIVOTAL ADJUSTMENT ON THE FIRST AXIS FOR SIDE ANGLE AND THE SECOND AXIS FOR PITCH FOR EACH OF THE THIMBLES.
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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) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |