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US3167142A
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Self-compensating load indicator apparatus
Assignee: PACIFIC COAST RES AND DEV Ltd
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Filing: 1963-08-23
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Granted: 1965-01-26
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Expires: 1983-08-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Allan C Meneely
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:39
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60G; B60G17/00; B60G17/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
SELF-COMPENSATING LOAD INDICATOR APPARATUS TO BE USED WITH FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS RETAINED APART BY RESILIENT MEANS AND RELATIVELY MOVABLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A LOAD, SAID RESILIENT MEANS BEING SUCH THAT THE RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF THE MEMBERS TOWARDS ECH OTHER BECOMES LESS PER UNIT OF LOAD AS THE LOAD INCREASES, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING AN ELONGATED RESISTANCE STRIP ASSOCIATED AND MOVABLE WITH THE FIRST MEMBER, A CONTACT STRIP ASSOCIATED AND MOVABLE WITH THE SECOND MEMBER, SAID CONTACT STRIP EXTENDING ANGULARLY ACROSS AND LONGITUDINALLY OF AND CONTACTING THE RESISTANCE STRIP, SAID CONTACT AND RESISTANCE STRIPS BEING POSITIONED SO THAT ONE STRIP MOVES
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
SELF-COMPENSATING LOAD INDICATOR APPARATUS TO BE USED WITH FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS RETAINED APART BY RESILIENT MEANS AND RELATIVELY MOVABLE UNDER THE INFLUENCE OF A LOAD, SAID RESILIENT MEANS BEING SUCH THAT THE RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF THE MEMBERS TOWARDS ECH OTHER BECOMES LESS PER UNIT OF LOAD AS THE LOAD INCREASES, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING AN ELONGATED RESISTANCE STRIP ASSOCIATED AND MOVABLE WITH THE FIRST MEMBER, A CONTACT STRIP ASSOCIATED AND MOVABLE WITH THE SECOND MEMBER, SAID CONTACT STRIP EXTENDING ANGULARLY ACROSS AND LONGITUDINALLY OF AND CONTACTING THE RESISTANCE STRIP, SAID CONTACT AND RESISTANCE STRIPS BEING POSITIONED SO THAT ONE STRIP MOVES
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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) | 1968-01-26 | 1968-07-27 | 1969-01-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-26 | 1972-07-27 | 1973-01-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-26 | 1976-07-27 | 1977-01-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |