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Fluid pressure operated vise or clamp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-11-20
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Granted: 1965-03-23
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Expires: 1982-11-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alfred W Schmidt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-25 11:22
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q3/00; B23Q3/02; B23Q3/06; B23Q3/08; B23Q2703/00; B23Q2703/02; B23Q2703/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A FLUID PRESSURE OPERATED CLAMP DEVICE COMPRISING A BODY, A FLUID PRESSURE CYLINDER FORMED IN THE BODY AND OPENING THROUGH ONE FACE OF THE BODY, A FLUID PRESSURE INLET COMMUNICATING WITH THE CYLINDER, AN OPENING THROUGH AN OPPOSITE FACE OF THE BODY COMMUNICATING WITH THE CYLINDER, A PISTON OPERABLE IN THE CYLINDER, AN END PLATE SECURED TO THE BODY AND OVERLYING THE OPEN END OF THE CYLINDER, A PISTON ROD EXTENDING THROUGH THE OPENING IN THE OPPOSITE FACE OF THE BODY, A COILED SPRING CONCENTRIC WITH THE AXIS OF THE PISTON ROD AND WITHIN THE CYLINDER TO NORMALLY EXERT A FORCE OF COMPRESSION ON SAID PISTON, A CLAMPING BLOCK CARRIED BY THE PISTON ROD, A BOSS PROJECTING INTO ONE END OF SAID CYLINDER AND TELESCOPICALLY RECEIVING ONE END OF SAID COILED SPRING, AND A RELIEVED AREA ECCENTRIC TO AND COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CYLINDER AND WITH SAID FLUID PRESSURE INLET, A PORTION OF A WALL OF SAID RELIEVED AREA EXTENDING INTO THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON TO LIMIT ITS MOVEMENT IN THE CYLINDER IN ONE DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A FLUID PRESSURE OPERATED CLAMP DEVICE COMPRISING A BODY, A FLUID PRESSURE CYLINDER FORMED IN THE BODY AND OPENING THROUGH ONE FACE OF THE BODY, A FLUID PRESSURE INLET COMMUNICATING WITH THE CYLINDER, AN OPENING THROUGH AN OPPOSITE FACE OF THE BODY COMMUNICATING WITH THE CYLINDER, A PISTON OPERABLE IN THE CYLINDER, AN END PLATE SECURED TO THE BODY AND OVERLYING THE OPEN END OF THE CYLINDER, A PISTON ROD EXTENDING THROUGH THE OPENING IN THE OPPOSITE FACE OF THE BODY, A COILED SPRING CONCENTRIC WITH THE AXIS OF THE PISTON ROD AND WITHIN THE CYLINDER TO NORMALLY EXERT A FORCE OF COMPRESSION ON SAID PISTON, A CLAMPING BLOCK CARRIED BY THE PISTON ROD, A BOSS PROJECTING INTO ONE END OF SAID CYLINDER AND TELESCOPICALLY RECEIVING ONE END OF SAID COILED SPRING, AND A RELIEVED AREA ECCENTRIC TO AND COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CYLINDER AND WITH SAID FLUID PRESSURE INLET, A PORTION OF A WALL OF SAID RELIEVED AREA EXTENDING INTO THE PATH OF MOVEMENT OF THE PISTON TO LIMIT ITS MOVEMENT IN THE CYLINDER IN ONE DIRECTION.
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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) | 1968-03-22 | 1968-09-21 | 1969-03-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-22 | 1972-09-21 | 1973-03-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-22 | 1976-09-21 | 1977-03-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |