US3146805A
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Lead straightening machine
Assignee: SIGMA ENGINEERING SERVICE Inc
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Filing: 1961-11-08
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Granted: 1964-09-01
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Expires: 1981-11-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest J Bryner
- 👤 Joseph N Ianuzzi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:45
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J9/00; H01J9/24; H01J9/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
174 words
DEVICE FOR AXIALLY STRAIGHTENING ELONGATED ARTICLES OF THE TYPE HAVING A LARGE BODY PORTION AND THIN DEFORMABLE END MEMBERS PROJECTING FROM EACH END, COMPRISING A FRAME, A GUIDING TRACK MOUNTED THEREON, A SHAFT JOURNALLED IN SAID FRAME AND SPACED FROM AND PARALLEL TO SAID TRACK, A PAIR OF END MEMBER ENGAGING AND ALIGNING ROLLER CONSTITUTING THE ONLY MEANS FOR MOVING THE ARTICLES THROUGH THE DEVICE, MEANS MOUNTING SAID ROLLERS FOR ANGULAR MOVEMENT WITH SAID SHAFT AND SELECTIVELY AXIAL ADJUSTMENT THEREALONG, A PAIR OF RESILIENTLY MOUNTED PRESSURE SHOES ADAPTED TO BE ALIGNED WITH SAID ROLLERS AND HAVING CONCAVE SURFACES GENERALLY CONFORMING TO THE PERIPHERIES OF THE RESPECTIVE ROLLER AND NORMALLY SLIGHTLY SPACED THEREFROM TO ENGAGE OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID END MEMBER AND STRAIGHTEN THEM WHILE MOVING THE ARTICLES THROUGH THE DEVICE, MEANS MOUNTING SAID PRESSURE SHOES FOR SELECTIVE MOVEMENT ALONG SAID TRACK, WHEREBY SAID SHOES AND ROLLERS MAY BE ADJUSTED TO THE LENGTH OF SAID BODY PORTION AND SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE END MEMBER MAY BE SUBJECTED TO STRAIGHTENING ACTION BETWEEN SAID ROLLERS AND SAID SHOES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
174 words
DEVICE FOR AXIALLY STRAIGHTENING ELONGATED ARTICLES OF THE TYPE HAVING A LARGE BODY PORTION AND THIN DEFORMABLE END MEMBERS PROJECTING FROM EACH END, COMPRISING A FRAME, A GUIDING TRACK MOUNTED THEREON, A SHAFT JOURNALLED IN SAID FRAME AND SPACED FROM AND PARALLEL TO SAID TRACK, A PAIR OF END MEMBER ENGAGING AND ALIGNING ROLLER CONSTITUTING THE ONLY MEANS FOR MOVING THE ARTICLES THROUGH THE DEVICE, MEANS MOUNTING SAID ROLLERS FOR ANGULAR MOVEMENT WITH SAID SHAFT AND SELECTIVELY AXIAL ADJUSTMENT THEREALONG, A PAIR OF RESILIENTLY MOUNTED PRESSURE SHOES ADAPTED TO BE ALIGNED WITH SAID ROLLERS AND HAVING CONCAVE SURFACES GENERALLY CONFORMING TO THE PERIPHERIES OF THE RESPECTIVE ROLLER AND NORMALLY SLIGHTLY SPACED THEREFROM TO ENGAGE OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID END MEMBER AND STRAIGHTEN THEM WHILE MOVING THE ARTICLES THROUGH THE DEVICE, MEANS MOUNTING SAID PRESSURE SHOES FOR SELECTIVE MOVEMENT ALONG SAID TRACK, WHEREBY SAID SHOES AND ROLLERS MAY BE ADJUSTED TO THE LENGTH OF SAID BODY PORTION AND SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE END MEMBER MAY BE SUBJECTED TO STRAIGHTENING ACTION BETWEEN SAID ROLLERS AND SAID SHOES.
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) | 1967-09-01 | 1968-03-02 | 1968-09-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-01 | 1972-03-02 | 1972-09-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-01 | 1976-03-02 | 1976-09-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |