US3151735A
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Work engaging fingers for transfer mechanism
Assignee: Koppy Tool and Die Co
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Filing: 1963-04-08
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Granted: 1964-10-06
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Expires: 1983-04-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gain William J De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:23
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D43/00; B21D43/02; B21D43/04; B21D43/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
167 words
IN A PART TRANSFER MECHANISM INCLUDING A PAIR OF HORIZONTAL TRANSFER BARS ADAPTED FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM ONE ANOTHER IN THE DIRECTIONS OF THEIR LENGTH, FINGER ASSEMBLIES ADAPTED TO BE RETAINED ON OPPOSED POINTS ON THE BARS TO GRASP PARTS, EACH OF SAID ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING: A FINGER BAR; A FINGER ADAPTED TO GRASP A WORKPIECE DISPOSED ON ONE END OF SAID BAR; A HOUSING DISPOSED ON THE TRANSFER BAR AND ADAPTED TO ENCOMPASS THE END OF SAID FINGER BAR OPPOSITE TO THAT WHICH CARRIES SAID FINGER; AND MEANS CONTAINED IN SAID HOUSING FOR SUPPORTING SAID FINGER BAR IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE FINGER BAR EXTENDS IN A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL PLANE PERPENDICULAR TO THE LENGTH OF THE TRANSFER BAR, HAS A FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT ALONG ITS LENGTH, IS BIASED TOWARD AN OUTWARD EXTENDING POSITION FROM SAID TRANSFER BAR, IS PIVOTABLE ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS PERPENDICULAR TO ITS LENGTH DISPOSED IN SAID HOUSING, AND IS BIASED TOWARD A HORIZONTAL POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID PIVOTABLE MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
167 words
IN A PART TRANSFER MECHANISM INCLUDING A PAIR OF HORIZONTAL TRANSFER BARS ADAPTED FOR MOVEMENT TOWARD AND AWAY FROM ONE ANOTHER IN THE DIRECTIONS OF THEIR LENGTH, FINGER ASSEMBLIES ADAPTED TO BE RETAINED ON OPPOSED POINTS ON THE BARS TO GRASP PARTS, EACH OF SAID ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING: A FINGER BAR; A FINGER ADAPTED TO GRASP A WORKPIECE DISPOSED ON ONE END OF SAID BAR; A HOUSING DISPOSED ON THE TRANSFER BAR AND ADAPTED TO ENCOMPASS THE END OF SAID FINGER BAR OPPOSITE TO THAT WHICH CARRIES SAID FINGER; AND MEANS CONTAINED IN SAID HOUSING FOR SUPPORTING SAID FINGER BAR IN SUCH A MANNER THAT THE FINGER BAR EXTENDS IN A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL PLANE PERPENDICULAR TO THE LENGTH OF THE TRANSFER BAR, HAS A FREEDOM OF MOVEMENT ALONG ITS LENGTH, IS BIASED TOWARD AN OUTWARD EXTENDING POSITION FROM SAID TRANSFER BAR, IS PIVOTABLE ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS PERPENDICULAR TO ITS LENGTH DISPOSED IN SAID HOUSING, AND IS BIASED TOWARD A HORIZONTAL POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID PIVOTABLE MOVEMENT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2929485A
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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) | 1967-10-06 | 1968-04-06 | 1968-10-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-06 | 1972-04-06 | 1972-10-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-06 | 1976-04-06 | 1976-10-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |