US3178280A
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Fiber sintering
Assignee: Huyck Corp
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Filing: 1962-11-14
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Granted: 1965-04-13
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Expires: 1982-11-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mcgee Sherwood William
- 👤 Fisher James Irwin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 14:45
CPC Classifications
B; B22; B22F; B22F3/00; B22F3/002; B22F3/10; B22F3/105; B22F2003/1053; B22F2998/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S264/00; Y10S264/19; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49801
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
74 words
A PROCESS FOR SINTERING METAL FIBERS BY DIFFUSION THE STEPS COMPRISING, HEATING A FELTED MASS OF LOOSE FIBERS TO A TEMPERATURE AT WHICH DIFFUSION IS TO OCCUR AND, WHILE HOLDING SAID HEATED FELTED MASS LIGHTLY COMPRESSED, APPLYING A VIBRATORY FORCE TO SAID MASS TO CAUSE ADJOINING FIBERS TO RUB AGAINST EACH OTHER AND TO ABRADE EACH OTHER AT THEIR ABUTTING SURFACES, THEREAFTER, DIFFUSING THE METAL AND SINTERING SAID FIBERS AT THEIR ABRADED, ABUTTING SURFACES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
74 words
A PROCESS FOR SINTERING METAL FIBERS BY DIFFUSION THE STEPS COMPRISING, HEATING A FELTED MASS OF LOOSE FIBERS TO A TEMPERATURE AT WHICH DIFFUSION IS TO OCCUR AND, WHILE HOLDING SAID HEATED FELTED MASS LIGHTLY COMPRESSED, APPLYING A VIBRATORY FORCE TO SAID MASS TO CAUSE ADJOINING FIBERS TO RUB AGAINST EACH OTHER AND TO ABRADE EACH OTHER AT THEIR ABUTTING SURFACES, THEREAFTER, DIFFUSING THE METAL AND SINTERING SAID FIBERS AT THEIR ABRADED, ABUTTING SURFACES.
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) | 1968-04-12 | 1968-10-12 | 1969-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-12 | 1972-10-12 | 1973-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-12 | 1976-10-12 | 1977-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |