US3156938A
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Lint pick-up device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-24
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Granted: 1964-11-17
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Expires: 1983-04-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Marius W Bills
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:08
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L25/00; A47L25/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T225/00; Y10T225/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A LINT PICK-UP DEVICE COMPRISING A ROLLER, A LENGTH OF PRESSURE-SENSITIVE TAPE WOUND AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF THE ROLLER WITH THE PRESSURE-SENSITIVE SURFACE FACING OUTWARDLY, A WIRE COMPRISING AN AXLE PORTION EXTENDING THOURGH SAID ROLLER AND FORMING A SHAFT ON WHICH THE ROLLER IS ROTATABLY MOUNTED, MEANS ON THE FREE END OF SAID AXLE PORTION ENGAGING SAID ROLLER AND PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF SAID ROLLER IS AXIALLY OUTWARDLY, SAID WIRE BEING BENT ADJACENT THE END OPPOSITE SAID FREE END TO FORM A CLOSED LOOP HANDLE ADJACENT THE END OF THE ROLLER, THE FREE END OF SAID BENT PORTION OF SAID WIRE EXTENDING ADJACENT THE AXLE PORTION AND ENGAGING SAID ROLLER TO PREVENT AXIALLY INWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID ROLLER, SAID HANDLE HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL PORTIONS THEREOF EXTENDING ON ONE RADIAL SIDE OF SAID SHAFT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A LINT PICK-UP DEVICE COMPRISING A ROLLER, A LENGTH OF PRESSURE-SENSITIVE TAPE WOUND AROUND THE PERIPHERY OF THE ROLLER WITH THE PRESSURE-SENSITIVE SURFACE FACING OUTWARDLY, A WIRE COMPRISING AN AXLE PORTION EXTENDING THOURGH SAID ROLLER AND FORMING A SHAFT ON WHICH THE ROLLER IS ROTATABLY MOUNTED, MEANS ON THE FREE END OF SAID AXLE PORTION ENGAGING SAID ROLLER AND PREVENTING MOVEMENT OF SAID ROLLER IS AXIALLY OUTWARDLY, SAID WIRE BEING BENT ADJACENT THE END OPPOSITE SAID FREE END TO FORM A CLOSED LOOP HANDLE ADJACENT THE END OF THE ROLLER, THE FREE END OF SAID BENT PORTION OF SAID WIRE EXTENDING ADJACENT THE AXLE PORTION AND ENGAGING SAID ROLLER TO PREVENT AXIALLY INWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID ROLLER, SAID HANDLE HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY ALL PORTIONS THEREOF EXTENDING ON ONE RADIAL SIDE OF SAID SHAFT.
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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) | 1967-11-17 | 1968-05-18 | 1968-11-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-11-17 | 1972-05-18 | 1972-11-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-11-17 | 1976-05-18 | 1976-11-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |