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US3154304A
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Box gauge tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-08-01
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Granted: 1964-10-27
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Expires: 1982-08-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Nelson C Crawford
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:02
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02G; H02G1/00; H02G3/00; H02G3/02; H02G3/08; H02G3/12; H02G3/123; H02G3/125; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S269/00; Y10S269/904; Y10S33/00; Y10S33/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A TOOL FOR POSITIONING AN OPEN END MEMBER AGAINST ONE SIDE OF A WALL STUD WITH SAID OPEN END BEING IN PREDETERMINED SPACED RELATIONSHIP TO AN END FACE OF SAID WALL STUD, SAID TOOL COMPRISING: A SUPPORT ADAPTED FOR ENGAGING SAID ONE SIDE OF THE WALL STUD; MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORT FOR RELEASABLY MOUNTING SAID MEMBER THEREON, SAID SUPPORT HAVING A MEMBERRECEIVING RECESS THEREIN DISPOSED TO PERMIT SAID MEMBER TO BE POSITIONED AGAINST AND IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ONE SIDE OF THE WALL STUD AS THE LATTER IS ENGAGED BY SAID SUPPORT; AND MEANS ADJUSTABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID END FACE OF THE WALL STUD FOR SELECTIVELY POSITIONING SAID SUPPORT RELATIVE TO SAID WALL STUD, WHEREBY SAID OPEN END IS SPACED FROM SAID WALL STUD IN POSITIONS CORRESPONDING TO THE SELECTIVE POSITIONS OF SAID SUPPORT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A TOOL FOR POSITIONING AN OPEN END MEMBER AGAINST ONE SIDE OF A WALL STUD WITH SAID OPEN END BEING IN PREDETERMINED SPACED RELATIONSHIP TO AN END FACE OF SAID WALL STUD, SAID TOOL COMPRISING: A SUPPORT ADAPTED FOR ENGAGING SAID ONE SIDE OF THE WALL STUD; MEANS CARRIED BY SAID SUPPORT FOR RELEASABLY MOUNTING SAID MEMBER THEREON, SAID SUPPORT HAVING A MEMBERRECEIVING RECESS THEREIN DISPOSED TO PERMIT SAID MEMBER TO BE POSITIONED AGAINST AND IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ONE SIDE OF THE WALL STUD AS THE LATTER IS ENGAGED BY SAID SUPPORT; AND MEANS ADJUSTABLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID END FACE OF THE WALL STUD FOR SELECTIVELY POSITIONING SAID SUPPORT RELATIVE TO SAID WALL STUD, WHEREBY SAID OPEN END IS SPACED FROM SAID WALL STUD IN POSITIONS CORRESPONDING TO THE SELECTIVE POSITIONS OF SAID SUPPORT.
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) | 1967-10-27 | 1968-04-27 | 1968-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-27 | 1972-04-27 | 1972-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-27 | 1976-04-27 | 1976-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |