US3173369A
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Explosive shell for powder actuated tool
Assignee: TE Connectivity Corp
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Filing: 1962-11-23
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1982-11-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William F Broske
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:37
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25C; B25C1/00; B25C1/08; B25C1/10; B25C1/16; B25C1/163
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
A SHELL CASING FOR AN EXPLOSIVELY-OPERATED TOOL COMPRISING: A HOLLOW, GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL MEMBER HAVING AN INTERNAL SURFACE AND AN EXTERNAL SURFACE, SAID INTERNAL SURFACE HAVING A CONSTANT DIAMETER, SAID EXTERNAL SURFACE DEFINING A FRUSTO-CONICAL CONFIGURATION AND INCLUDING A SERIES OF CIRCUMFERENTIAL RIBS, A WALL MEMBER CLOSING ONE END OF SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER, THE OTHER END OF SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER BEING OPEN, SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER BEING INTEGRALLY FORMED OF PLASTIC MATERIAL, EACH OF SAID RIBS TAPERING FROM A MAJOR THICKNESS PROXIMATE TO THE ONE END
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
A SHELL CASING FOR AN EXPLOSIVELY-OPERATED TOOL COMPRISING: A HOLLOW, GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL MEMBER HAVING AN INTERNAL SURFACE AND AN EXTERNAL SURFACE, SAID INTERNAL SURFACE HAVING A CONSTANT DIAMETER, SAID EXTERNAL SURFACE DEFINING A FRUSTO-CONICAL CONFIGURATION AND INCLUDING A SERIES OF CIRCUMFERENTIAL RIBS, A WALL MEMBER CLOSING ONE END OF SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER, THE OTHER END OF SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER BEING OPEN, SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER BEING INTEGRALLY FORMED OF PLASTIC MATERIAL, EACH OF SAID RIBS TAPERING FROM A MAJOR THICKNESS PROXIMATE TO THE ONE END
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) | 1968-03-15 | 1968-09-14 | 1969-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-15 | 1972-09-14 | 1973-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-15 | 1976-09-14 | 1977-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |