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US3142174A
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Bend test apparatus
Assignee: Titanium Metals Corp
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Filing: 1962-11-23
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1982-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cletus L Baker
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 20:28
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N3/00; G01N3/20; G01N2203/00; G01N2203/02; G01N2203/026; G01N2203/0262; G01N2203/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
APPARATUS FOR BEND TESTING COMPRISING: (A) A BASE, (B) A PAIR OF DIE BLOCKS MOUNTED IN SPACED APART, FACE TO FACE RELATIONSHIP ON SAID BASE TO FORM AN OPEN SLOT THEREBETWEEN, (C) A FRAME ATTACHED TO SAID BASE SUPPORTING A CROSS MEMBER ABOVE SAID DIE BLOCKS, (D) MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID CROSS MEMBER VERTICALLY UP AND DOWN WITH RESPECT TO SAID BASE, (E) A PAIR OF SPACED APART ALIGNED PLATES OF MAGNETIC METAL FIXEDLY ATTACHED TO SAID CROSS MEMBER AND DEPENDING THEREFROM, THE BOTTOM EDGES OF SAID PLATES BEING NOTCHED WITH THE CENTERS OF SAID NOTCHES VERTICALLY ALIGNED WITH THE CENTER OF THE SLOT FORMED BETWEEN THE SAID PAIR OF DIE BLOCKS, (F) MEANS FOR MAGNETICALLY ENERGIZING SAID PLATES TO SUPPORT A CYLINDRICAL DIE OF MAGNETIC METAL ENGAGING THE SIDEWALLS OF THE SAID NOTCHES IN THE BOTTOMS THEREOF, AND (G) MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID DIE BLOCKS WHILE MAINTAINING THE CENTER OF THE SLOT THEREBETWEEN VERTICALLY ALIGNED WITH THE CENTERS OF THE SAID NOTCHES IN SAID PLATES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
APPARATUS FOR BEND TESTING COMPRISING: (A) A BASE, (B) A PAIR OF DIE BLOCKS MOUNTED IN SPACED APART, FACE TO FACE RELATIONSHIP ON SAID BASE TO FORM AN OPEN SLOT THEREBETWEEN, (C) A FRAME ATTACHED TO SAID BASE SUPPORTING A CROSS MEMBER ABOVE SAID DIE BLOCKS, (D) MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID CROSS MEMBER VERTICALLY UP AND DOWN WITH RESPECT TO SAID BASE, (E) A PAIR OF SPACED APART ALIGNED PLATES OF MAGNETIC METAL FIXEDLY ATTACHED TO SAID CROSS MEMBER AND DEPENDING THEREFROM, THE BOTTOM EDGES OF SAID PLATES BEING NOTCHED WITH THE CENTERS OF SAID NOTCHES VERTICALLY ALIGNED WITH THE CENTER OF THE SLOT FORMED BETWEEN THE SAID PAIR OF DIE BLOCKS, (F) MEANS FOR MAGNETICALLY ENERGIZING SAID PLATES TO SUPPORT A CYLINDRICAL DIE OF MAGNETIC METAL ENGAGING THE SIDEWALLS OF THE SAID NOTCHES IN THE BOTTOMS THEREOF, AND (G) MEANS FOR ADJUSTING THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID DIE BLOCKS WHILE MAINTAINING THE CENTER OF THE SLOT THEREBETWEEN VERTICALLY ALIGNED WITH THE CENTERS OF THE SAID NOTCHES IN SAID PLATES.
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) | 1967-07-28 | 1968-01-27 | 1968-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-28 | 1972-01-27 | 1972-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-28 | 1976-01-27 | 1976-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |