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US3179764A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-11-09
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Granted: 1965-04-20
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Expires: 1981-11-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wintriss George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 21:14
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01H; H01H35/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/081; Y10T83/086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A DETECTOR FOR SUPPLYING AN ELECTRIC IMPULSE FOR AN AUTOMATIC MACHINE INCLUDING A PLATE HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL FRONT AREA FOR LOCATION EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS A PATH ALONG WHICH A WORK PIECE IS DELIVERED FROM THE MACHINE FOR EACH CYCLE OF OPERATION OF SAID MACHINE, FLEXIBLE FINGERS HAVING EXPOSED PORTIONS EXTENDING ACROSS SAID FRONT AREA OF THE PLATE AND IN POSITION TO BE STRUCK BY THE WORK PIECE, THE FINGERS BEING SPACED FROM ONE ANOTHER BY DISTANCES LESS THAN THE WIDTH OF THE WORK PIECES WITH WHICH THE DETECTOR IS INTENDED TO BE USED, MEANS AT ONE END OF EACH OF THE FINGERS SECURING THE FINGERS TO THE PLATE, SAID MEANS INCLUDING ELECTRICAL INSULATION BETWEEN THE FINGERS AND THE PLATE, AND AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR CONNECTED WITH THE SECURED ENDS OF THE FINGERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A DETECTOR FOR SUPPLYING AN ELECTRIC IMPULSE FOR AN AUTOMATIC MACHINE INCLUDING A PLATE HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL FRONT AREA FOR LOCATION EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY ACROSS A PATH ALONG WHICH A WORK PIECE IS DELIVERED FROM THE MACHINE FOR EACH CYCLE OF OPERATION OF SAID MACHINE, FLEXIBLE FINGERS HAVING EXPOSED PORTIONS EXTENDING ACROSS SAID FRONT AREA OF THE PLATE AND IN POSITION TO BE STRUCK BY THE WORK PIECE, THE FINGERS BEING SPACED FROM ONE ANOTHER BY DISTANCES LESS THAN THE WIDTH OF THE WORK PIECES WITH WHICH THE DETECTOR IS INTENDED TO BE USED, MEANS AT ONE END OF EACH OF THE FINGERS SECURING THE FINGERS TO THE PLATE, SAID MEANS INCLUDING ELECTRICAL INSULATION BETWEEN THE FINGERS AND THE PLATE, AND AN ELECTRICAL CONDUCTOR CONNECTED WITH THE SECURED ENDS OF THE FINGERS.
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) | 1968-04-19 | 1968-10-19 | 1969-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-19 | 1972-10-19 | 1973-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-19 | 1976-10-19 | 1977-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |