US3171208A
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Measuring instrument
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-06-29
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Granted: 1965-03-02
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Expires: 1981-06-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bender Baxter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 20:31
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B11/00; G01B11/26; G01B11/275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A GAGE FOR SETTING TOE-IN AND CHAMBER OF A VEHICLE WHEEL COMPRISING A COUPLING DEVICE HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED MACHINED SURFACES DEFINING A SMALL ANGLE BETWEEN THEM WITH ONE OF SAID SURFACES BEING ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE MACHINED SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE WHEEL, A DISC REMOVABLE MOUNTED ON THE OTHER MACHINED SURFACE OF THE COUPLING DEVICE AND CAPABLE OF BEING MOUNTED IN A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT POSITIONS ON THE SURFACE, AN OPTICAL INSTRUMENT FIXED TO THE DISC AND ADAPTED TO INDICATE ITS ANGULAR POSITION WITH RESPECT TO AN ESTABLISHED REFERENCE, AND A SCALE CARRIED BY THE COUPLING DEVICE FOR INDICATING THE RELATIVE PHYSICAL RELTIONSHIP OF THE OPTICAL DEVICE AND THE MACHINED SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE WHEEL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A GAGE FOR SETTING TOE-IN AND CHAMBER OF A VEHICLE WHEEL COMPRISING A COUPLING DEVICE HAVING A PAIR OF OPPOSED MACHINED SURFACES DEFINING A SMALL ANGLE BETWEEN THEM WITH ONE OF SAID SURFACES BEING ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE MACHINED SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE WHEEL, A DISC REMOVABLE MOUNTED ON THE OTHER MACHINED SURFACE OF THE COUPLING DEVICE AND CAPABLE OF BEING MOUNTED IN A NUMBER OF DIFFERENT POSITIONS ON THE SURFACE, AN OPTICAL INSTRUMENT FIXED TO THE DISC AND ADAPTED TO INDICATE ITS ANGULAR POSITION WITH RESPECT TO AN ESTABLISHED REFERENCE, AND A SCALE CARRIED BY THE COUPLING DEVICE FOR INDICATING THE RELATIVE PHYSICAL RELTIONSHIP OF THE OPTICAL DEVICE AND THE MACHINED SURFACE OF THE VEHICLE WHEEL.
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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) | 1968-03-01 | 1968-08-31 | 1969-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-01 | 1972-08-31 | 1973-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-01 | 1976-08-31 | 1977-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |