US3145507A
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Axial locating means for workpieces
Assignee: Landis Tool Co
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Filing: 1961-03-01
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1981-03-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph E Price
- 👤 William E Happel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 19:56
CPC Classifications
B; B24; B24B; B24B41/00; B24B41/06; B24B41/061; B24B41/062; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T82/00; Y10T82/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
IN A GRINDING MACHINE, A GRINDING WHEEL, MEANS FOR ROTATABLY SUPPORTING AND LOCATING A CYLINDRICAL WORKPIECE HAVING A LOCATING SURFACE AT ONE END FOR A GRINDING OPERATION COMPRISING A HEADSTOCK AND A FOOTSTOCK, A CENTER IN SAID HEADSTOCK, A CENTER IN SAID FOOTSTOCK, A FIRST RESILIENT MEANS FOR URGING SAID HEADSTOCK CENTER TOWARD SAID FOOTSTOCK CENTER, A SECOND RESILIENT MEANS FOR URGING SAID FOOTSTOCK CENTER TOWARD SAID HEADSTOCK CENTER, SAID SECOND RESILIENT MEANS EXERTING A GREATER FORCE THAN SAID FIRST RESILIENT MEANS, MEANS FOR AXIALLY LOCATING SAID WORKPIECE RELATIVE TO SAID GRINDING WHEEL COMPRISING A FACE PLATE ON SAID HEADSTOCK, A FIRST MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID FACE PLATE ON A FIRST RADIAL AXIS, A SECOND MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID FIRST MEMBER ON A RADIAL AXIS AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID FIRST RADIAL AXIS, SAID SECOND MEMBER HAVING LOCATING MEANS FOR ENGAGING SAID LOCATING SURFACE OF SAID WORKPIECE, SAID WORKPIECE AND SAID HEAD-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
IN A GRINDING MACHINE, A GRINDING WHEEL, MEANS FOR ROTATABLY SUPPORTING AND LOCATING A CYLINDRICAL WORKPIECE HAVING A LOCATING SURFACE AT ONE END FOR A GRINDING OPERATION COMPRISING A HEADSTOCK AND A FOOTSTOCK, A CENTER IN SAID HEADSTOCK, A CENTER IN SAID FOOTSTOCK, A FIRST RESILIENT MEANS FOR URGING SAID HEADSTOCK CENTER TOWARD SAID FOOTSTOCK CENTER, A SECOND RESILIENT MEANS FOR URGING SAID FOOTSTOCK CENTER TOWARD SAID HEADSTOCK CENTER, SAID SECOND RESILIENT MEANS EXERTING A GREATER FORCE THAN SAID FIRST RESILIENT MEANS, MEANS FOR AXIALLY LOCATING SAID WORKPIECE RELATIVE TO SAID GRINDING WHEEL COMPRISING A FACE PLATE ON SAID HEADSTOCK, A FIRST MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID FACE PLATE ON A FIRST RADIAL AXIS, A SECOND MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID FIRST MEMBER ON A RADIAL AXIS AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID FIRST RADIAL AXIS, SAID SECOND MEMBER HAVING LOCATING MEANS FOR ENGAGING SAID LOCATING SURFACE OF SAID WORKPIECE, SAID WORKPIECE AND SAID HEAD-
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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) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |