US3176510A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-15
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1983-04-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Garman O Kimmell
- 👤 Art I Robinson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 16:31
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01L; G01L5/00; G01L5/04; G01L5/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A DEVICE FOR MEASURING TENSION IN A CABLE, IN COMBINATION, A STRAIN UNIT CONSISTING OF A FRAME, TWO END CLAMPS AND A CENTRAL CLAMP MOUNTED ON THE FRAME AND ARRANGED TO ENGAGE THE CABLE FIRMLY AT THREE SPACED POINTS AND HOLD THE SAME IN A BENT POSITION WITH A DEFINITE FLEET ANGLE, THE TWO END CLAMPS HAVING MEANS CONNECTED THERETO FOR CAUSING THE END CLAMPS TO FREELY FLOAT LENGTHWISE OF THE CABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE FRAME WHEN THE PORTIONS OF THE CABLE WITH WHICH THEY ARE ENGAGED MOVE AWAY FROM THE CENTRAL CLAMP WHEN THE CABLE STRETCHES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
98 words
A DEVICE FOR MEASURING TENSION IN A CABLE, IN COMBINATION, A STRAIN UNIT CONSISTING OF A FRAME, TWO END CLAMPS AND A CENTRAL CLAMP MOUNTED ON THE FRAME AND ARRANGED TO ENGAGE THE CABLE FIRMLY AT THREE SPACED POINTS AND HOLD THE SAME IN A BENT POSITION WITH A DEFINITE FLEET ANGLE, THE TWO END CLAMPS HAVING MEANS CONNECTED THERETO FOR CAUSING THE END CLAMPS TO FREELY FLOAT LENGTHWISE OF THE CABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE FRAME WHEN THE PORTIONS OF THE CABLE WITH WHICH THEY ARE ENGAGED MOVE AWAY FROM THE CENTRAL CLAMP WHEN THE CABLE STRETCHES.
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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 |