US3176726A
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Hose clamp die and method of making same
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-10-04
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1983-10-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Clarence E Meese
- 👤 Ronald R Meese
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:43
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L33/00; F16L33/02; F16L33/03; B; B21; B21F; B21F1/00; B21F1/004; B25; B25B; B25B25/00; B25B25/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/149
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A CORE DIE FOR MAKING HOSE CLAPS CONSISTING OF A LOWER SEMI-ELLIPTICAL CORE SECTION AND AN UPPER SEMIELLIPTICAL CORE SECTION, SAID UPPER CORE SECTION HAVING AXIALLY SPACED ARM-FORMING DIE SURFACES AT OPPOSITE SIDES OF A CENTRAL VERTICAL PLANE THROUGH THE UPPER AND LOWER CORE DIE SECTIONS, SAID UPPER AND LOWER CORE DIE SECTIONS HAVING COOPERATING MEANS TO HOLD THE UPPER AND LOWER CORE DIE SECTIONS TO EACH OTHER, SAID UPPER AND LOWER SECTION BEING SECURED TO EACH OTHER ON A HORIZONTAL PLANE NORMAL TO SAID VERTICAL PLANE, SAID LOWER CORE DIE SECTION BEING FORMED TO PROVIDE TWO BLENDIONG CIRCULAR ARCS WHICH HAVE THEIR CENTERS IN SAID HORIZONTAL PLANE AND AT OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE SAID VERTICAL PLANE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A CORE DIE FOR MAKING HOSE CLAPS CONSISTING OF A LOWER SEMI-ELLIPTICAL CORE SECTION AND AN UPPER SEMIELLIPTICAL CORE SECTION, SAID UPPER CORE SECTION HAVING AXIALLY SPACED ARM-FORMING DIE SURFACES AT OPPOSITE SIDES OF A CENTRAL VERTICAL PLANE THROUGH THE UPPER AND LOWER CORE DIE SECTIONS, SAID UPPER AND LOWER CORE DIE SECTIONS HAVING COOPERATING MEANS TO HOLD THE UPPER AND LOWER CORE DIE SECTIONS TO EACH OTHER, SAID UPPER AND LOWER SECTION BEING SECURED TO EACH OTHER ON A HORIZONTAL PLANE NORMAL TO SAID VERTICAL PLANE, SAID LOWER CORE DIE SECTION BEING FORMED TO PROVIDE TWO BLENDIONG CIRCULAR ARCS WHICH HAVE THEIR CENTERS IN SAID HORIZONTAL PLANE AND AT OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE SAID VERTICAL PLANE.
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) | 1968-04-05 | 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 |