US3140546A
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Skin fold caliper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-07-05
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1982-07-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Reginald C Bartlett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 15:36
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/0048; A61B5/0053; A61B5/48; A61B5/4869; A61B5/4872; G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/16; G01B3/166
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A SKIN FOLD CALIPER COMPRISING A PAIR OF TUBULAR HUBS, ONE OF SAID HUBS HAVING A REDUCED END ROTATABLY FITTED IN ONE END OF THE OTHER HUB, ARMS RADIATING FROM SAID HUBS IN ANGULARLY DISPOSED RELATION HAVING THEIR UPPER ENDS BENT TO FORM LATERALLY EXTENDING PARTS DISPOSED IN OVERLAPPING RELATION, THE LATERALLY EXTENDING PARTS ADJACENT THEIR FREE END HAVING UPSTANDING PARTS TERMINATING IN INWARDLY EXTENDING JAWS DISPOSED IN OPPOSED RELATION, A PLUG FIXEDLY MOUNTED IN THE OUTER END OF EACH OF SAID HUBS HAVING A REDUCED INNER END, AND A COIL SPRING FITTED OVER THE REDUCED ENDS OF SAID PLUGS AND SECURED THERETO WITH THE SPRING UNDER TENSION WHEREBY THE HUBS ARE HELD TOGETHER AND THE JAWS OF SAID ARMS ARE HELD IN CLOSED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
A SKIN FOLD CALIPER COMPRISING A PAIR OF TUBULAR HUBS, ONE OF SAID HUBS HAVING A REDUCED END ROTATABLY FITTED IN ONE END OF THE OTHER HUB, ARMS RADIATING FROM SAID HUBS IN ANGULARLY DISPOSED RELATION HAVING THEIR UPPER ENDS BENT TO FORM LATERALLY EXTENDING PARTS DISPOSED IN OVERLAPPING RELATION, THE LATERALLY EXTENDING PARTS ADJACENT THEIR FREE END HAVING UPSTANDING PARTS TERMINATING IN INWARDLY EXTENDING JAWS DISPOSED IN OPPOSED RELATION, A PLUG FIXEDLY MOUNTED IN THE OUTER END OF EACH OF SAID HUBS HAVING A REDUCED INNER END, AND A COIL SPRING FITTED OVER THE REDUCED ENDS OF SAID PLUGS AND SECURED THERETO WITH THE SPRING UNDER TENSION WHEREBY THE HUBS ARE HELD TOGETHER AND THE JAWS OF SAID ARMS ARE HELD IN CLOSED POSITION.
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) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |