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US3153493A
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Circlip dispensers
Assignee: Anderton Springs Ltd
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Filing: 1963-07-15
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Granted: 1964-10-20
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Expires: 1983-07-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Westwood Roy Bernard
- 👤 Robert W Glendenning
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:28
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G59/00; B65G59/06; B65G59/067; B25; B25B; B25B27/00; B25B27/14; B25B27/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A DISPENSER FOR CIRCLIPS OF THE TYPE ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED BY AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE SHAFT OR BORE WHICH RECEIVES THEM AND HAVING MEANS ENGAGEABLE BY A HAND TOOL FOR OPENING OR CLOSING THE JAWS THEREOF, INCLUDING A GUIDE ALONG WHICH ORIENTATED AND STACKED CIRCLIPS ARE CAPABLE OF BEING FED IN SUCCESSION TO A DISPENSING POINT, A PIVOTED ARM LOCATED ADJACENT THE DISPENSING POINT, SAID ARM HAVING AN UPPER PORTION SHAPED TO ENGAGE BOTH THE LOWERMOST CIRCLIP AND THE NEXT ADJACENT CIRCLIP IN A STACK OF CIRCLIPS SO THAT, AS THE LOWERMOST CIRCLIP IS REMOVED, SAID ARM IS ROTATED ABOUT ITS PIVOT AND DISPLACES THE NEXT ADJACENT CIRCLIP IN SUCH STACK TO A POSITION PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED BY THE REMOVED CIRCLIP, SAID CIRCLIP BEING LATERALLY DISPLACED FROM THE STACK SUFFICIENTLY TO EXPOSE FROM THE STACK THE MEANS ON THE CIRCLIP ENGAGEBLE BY A HAND TOOL OF THE SAID NEXT ADJACENT CIRCLIP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A DISPENSER FOR CIRCLIPS OF THE TYPE ADAPTED TO BE POSITIONED BY AXIAL MOVEMENT OF THE SHAFT OR BORE WHICH RECEIVES THEM AND HAVING MEANS ENGAGEABLE BY A HAND TOOL FOR OPENING OR CLOSING THE JAWS THEREOF, INCLUDING A GUIDE ALONG WHICH ORIENTATED AND STACKED CIRCLIPS ARE CAPABLE OF BEING FED IN SUCCESSION TO A DISPENSING POINT, A PIVOTED ARM LOCATED ADJACENT THE DISPENSING POINT, SAID ARM HAVING AN UPPER PORTION SHAPED TO ENGAGE BOTH THE LOWERMOST CIRCLIP AND THE NEXT ADJACENT CIRCLIP IN A STACK OF CIRCLIPS SO THAT, AS THE LOWERMOST CIRCLIP IS REMOVED, SAID ARM IS ROTATED ABOUT ITS PIVOT AND DISPLACES THE NEXT ADJACENT CIRCLIP IN SUCH STACK TO A POSITION PREVIOUSLY OCCUPIED BY THE REMOVED CIRCLIP, SAID CIRCLIP BEING LATERALLY DISPLACED FROM THE STACK SUFFICIENTLY TO EXPOSE FROM THE STACK THE MEANS ON THE CIRCLIP ENGAGEBLE BY A HAND TOOL OF THE SAID NEXT ADJACENT CIRCLIP.
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) | 1967-10-20 | 1968-04-20 | 1968-10-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-20 | 1972-04-20 | 1972-10-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-20 | 1976-04-20 | 1976-10-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |