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Measuring elements, particularly for considerable lengths
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-05-18
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1981-05-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Meyer Hans
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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2026-11-03 13:26
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B5/00; G01B5/0011; G01B5/0016; G01B3/00; G01B3/02; G01B3/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A MEASURING DEVICE FOR ACCURATELY DETERMINING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO RELATIVELY WIDELY SPACED POINTS, COMPRISING: A TUBULAR EXTERNAL CASING, A TUBULAR MEASURING ELEMENT WITHIN AND SPACED FROM THE CASING TO PROVIDE A CHAMBER, SEALING MEANS AT THE ENDS OF THE CASING AND CHAMBER, A SUSTAINING FLUID IN SAID CHAMBER AND SURROUNDING SAID MEASURING ELEMENT TO OBVIATE BENDING OF THE EXTERNAL CASING BEING TRANSMITTED TO/ THE MEASURING ELEMENT TO PREVENT THE LATTER FROM SAGGING, AND COVERS FITTED TO THE OPPOSITE EXPOSED ENDS OF THE MEASURING ELEMENTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
85 words
A MEASURING DEVICE FOR ACCURATELY DETERMINING THE DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO RELATIVELY WIDELY SPACED POINTS, COMPRISING: A TUBULAR EXTERNAL CASING, A TUBULAR MEASURING ELEMENT WITHIN AND SPACED FROM THE CASING TO PROVIDE A CHAMBER, SEALING MEANS AT THE ENDS OF THE CASING AND CHAMBER, A SUSTAINING FLUID IN SAID CHAMBER AND SURROUNDING SAID MEASURING ELEMENT TO OBVIATE BENDING OF THE EXTERNAL CASING BEING TRANSMITTED TO/ THE MEASURING ELEMENT TO PREVENT THE LATTER FROM SAGGING, AND COVERS FITTED TO THE OPPOSITE EXPOSED ENDS OF THE MEASURING ELEMENTS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |