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US3173700A
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Floating tool holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-11-21
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1982-11-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Klukos Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:47
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23B; B23B31/00; B23B31/02; B23B31/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T279/00; Y10T279/17; Y10T279/17017
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
91 words
A TOOL HOLDER COMPRISING: A FIRST ELEMENT ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A TOOL; A SECOND ELEMENT; A BALL JOINT BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELEMENTS; ROTATIONAL AND AXIAL HOLDING MEANS BETWEEN SAID ELEMENTS BUT ALLOWING SWIVEL ACTION OF SAID BALL JOINT FOR CONSTANT REALIGNMENT DURING USE AND BEING REMOVABLE TO ALLOW SEPARATION OF SAID ELEMENTS FOR INITIAL ALIGNMENT PURPOSES; AND A THIRD ELEMENT ADAPTED TO INTERFIT WITH ROTATIONAL DRIVE MEANS BEING SECURED TO SAID SECOND ELEMENT AND ADJUSTABLE WITH RESPECT THERETO IN A PLANE TRANSVERSE TO THE AXIS OF ALL THREE ELEMENTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
91 words
A TOOL HOLDER COMPRISING: A FIRST ELEMENT ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A TOOL; A SECOND ELEMENT; A BALL JOINT BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELEMENTS; ROTATIONAL AND AXIAL HOLDING MEANS BETWEEN SAID ELEMENTS BUT ALLOWING SWIVEL ACTION OF SAID BALL JOINT FOR CONSTANT REALIGNMENT DURING USE AND BEING REMOVABLE TO ALLOW SEPARATION OF SAID ELEMENTS FOR INITIAL ALIGNMENT PURPOSES; AND A THIRD ELEMENT ADAPTED TO INTERFIT WITH ROTATIONAL DRIVE MEANS BEING SECURED TO SAID SECOND ELEMENT AND ADJUSTABLE WITH RESPECT THERETO IN A PLANE TRANSVERSE TO THE AXIS OF ALL THREE ELEMENTS.
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 |