US3165014A
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Predetermined torque release wrench
Assignee: Torque Controls Inc
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Filing: 1961-08-14
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Granted: 1965-01-12
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Expires: 1981-08-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Grabovac Bosko
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:44
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B23/00; B25B23/14; B25B23/142; B25B23/1422; B25B23/1427
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
IN A TORQUE WRENCH HAVING A HOLLOW BODY AND HAVING A WORK-ENGAGING MEMBER ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BODY, SAID WORK-ENGAGING MEMBER BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO A SWINGABLE ARM INSIDE THE BODY, MEANS OPERATIVE WITH SAID ARM FOR PREDETERMINED RESISTANCE TO SWINGING MOVEMENT OF THE ARM AWAY FROM A NORMAL POSITION, SAID COOPERATIVE MEANS COMPRISING: ROTARY MEANS JOURNALED ON THE END OF SAID ARM; A CAM INSIDE SAID BODY, SAID CAM HAVING AN AXIAL BORE; AN AXAL MEMBER IN SAID BORE DEFINING WITH THE CAM AN AXIAL RECESS IN WHICH SAID ROTARY MEANS IS NORMALLY SEATED, SAID CAM BEING MOVABLE TO RETRACT IN RESPONSE TO CAM ACTION BY SWINGING OF THE ARM IN EITHER OF TWO OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, SAID AXIAL MEMBER BEING ADJUSTABLE AXIALLY TO VARY THE DEPTH OF SAID RECESS; AND SPRING MEANS OPPOSING RETRACTION OF THE CAM THEREBY OPPOSING SWINGING MOVEMENT OF THE ARM IN THE TWO OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
IN A TORQUE WRENCH HAVING A HOLLOW BODY AND HAVING A WORK-ENGAGING MEMBER ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BODY, SAID WORK-ENGAGING MEMBER BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO A SWINGABLE ARM INSIDE THE BODY, MEANS OPERATIVE WITH SAID ARM FOR PREDETERMINED RESISTANCE TO SWINGING MOVEMENT OF THE ARM AWAY FROM A NORMAL POSITION, SAID COOPERATIVE MEANS COMPRISING: ROTARY MEANS JOURNALED ON THE END OF SAID ARM; A CAM INSIDE SAID BODY, SAID CAM HAVING AN AXIAL BORE; AN AXAL MEMBER IN SAID BORE DEFINING WITH THE CAM AN AXIAL RECESS IN WHICH SAID ROTARY MEANS IS NORMALLY SEATED, SAID CAM BEING MOVABLE TO RETRACT IN RESPONSE TO CAM ACTION BY SWINGING OF THE ARM IN EITHER OF TWO OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS, SAID AXIAL MEMBER BEING ADJUSTABLE AXIALLY TO VARY THE DEPTH OF SAID RECESS; AND SPRING MEANS OPPOSING RETRACTION OF THE CAM THEREBY OPPOSING SWINGING MOVEMENT OF THE ARM IN THE TWO OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS.
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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) | 1968-01-12 | 1968-07-13 | 1969-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-12 | 1972-07-13 | 1973-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-12 | 1976-07-13 | 1977-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |