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Polishing method and apparatus
Assignee: Buehler Ltd
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Filing: 1963-01-24
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1983-01-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George W Graves
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:33
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24B; B24B37/00; B24B37/04; B24B37/07; B24B37/10; B24B37/102
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
MEANS FOR PRODUCING A FLAT POLISHED SURFACE ON A SOLID SUITABLE FOR MICROSCOPIC OBSERVATION WHILE MOUNTED IN A CYLINDRICAL WEIGHTED HOLDER THEREFOR, COMPRISING A PERIPHERALLY CONFINED CIRCULAR RESILIENTLY SUPPORTED HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED PLATEN FOR FREELY SUPPORTING SAID HOLDER WITH ITS MOUNTED SOLID DISPOSED DOWNWARDLY AGAINST THE FACE OF SAID PLATEN, MEANS RESTRAINING SAID PLATEN AGAINST ROTATION, AND MEANS FOR SUBJECTING SAID PLATEN TO SIMULTANEOUS LIMITED HORIZONTAL ORBITAL MOTION AND SIMULTANEOUS ORBITAL TILTING TO CAUSE SAID HOLDER TO TRACK AROUND THE SURFACE OF SAID PLATEN AND TO ROTATE ABOUT ITS OWN AXIS AND TO THEREBY POLISH SAID WEIGHTED SOLID.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
MEANS FOR PRODUCING A FLAT POLISHED SURFACE ON A SOLID SUITABLE FOR MICROSCOPIC OBSERVATION WHILE MOUNTED IN A CYLINDRICAL WEIGHTED HOLDER THEREFOR, COMPRISING A PERIPHERALLY CONFINED CIRCULAR RESILIENTLY SUPPORTED HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED PLATEN FOR FREELY SUPPORTING SAID HOLDER WITH ITS MOUNTED SOLID DISPOSED DOWNWARDLY AGAINST THE FACE OF SAID PLATEN, MEANS RESTRAINING SAID PLATEN AGAINST ROTATION, AND MEANS FOR SUBJECTING SAID PLATEN TO SIMULTANEOUS LIMITED HORIZONTAL ORBITAL MOTION AND SIMULTANEOUS ORBITAL TILTING TO CAUSE SAID HOLDER TO TRACK AROUND THE SURFACE OF SAID PLATEN AND TO ROTATE ABOUT ITS OWN AXIS AND TO THEREBY POLISH SAID WEIGHTED SOLID.
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) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |