US3190105A
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Tube bender
Assignee: Clevite Industries Inc
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Filing: 1962-05-21
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Granted: 1965-06-22
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Expires: 1982-05-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard V Strybel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:16
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D7/00; B21D7/06; B21D7/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
209 words
IN A TUBE BENDER HAVING A MANDREL PROVIDED WITH AN AXIS, A PERPHERAL TUBE-BENDING GROOVE ANNULARLY CONCENTRIC OF SAID AXIS, AN ELONGATED HANDLE SECURED TO THE MANDREL, AND MEANS FOR RETAINING A TUBE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE MANDREL GROOVE, MEANS FOR BENDING THE TUBE INTO THE GROOVE COMPRISING: A CONNECTOR LINK HAVING AN INNER END AND AN OUTER END; MEANS CONNECTING THE INNER END OF THE LINK TO SAID MANDREL TO PIVOT ABOUT SAID AXIS; A BENDING SHOE HAVING A FIRST TUBE ENGAGING SURFACE AND A SECOND TUBE-ENGAGING SURFACE EXTENDING ANGULARLY TO SAID FIRST TUBE-ENGAGING SURFACE, AND TUBE-ENGAGING SURFACES HAVING THE SAME RADIUS OF CURVATURE IN A CROSS SECTION; MEAND CONNECTING THE SHOE TO SAID OUTER END OF THE LINK FOR PIVOTING ABOUT AN AXIS PARALLEL TO SAID MANDREL AXIS; AN ELONGATED HANDLE SECURED TO THE SHOE; A FIRST SHOULDER ON SAID LINK; A SECOND SHOULDER ON SAID SHOE ENGAGING SAID FIRST SHOULDER WHEN SAID SHOE IS PIVOTED ON THE LINK TO A FIRST POSITION WHEREIN SAID FIRST TUBE-ENGAGING SURFACE IS JUXTAPOSED TO SAID MANDREL GROOVE; AND A THIRD SHOULDER ON SAID SHOE ENGAGING SAID FIRST SHOULDER WHEN SAID SHOE IS PIVOTED ON THE LINK TO A SECOND POSITION WHEREIN SAID SECOND TUBE-ENGAGING SURFACE IS JUXTAPOSED WHEREIN SAID GROOVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
209 words
IN A TUBE BENDER HAVING A MANDREL PROVIDED WITH AN AXIS, A PERPHERAL TUBE-BENDING GROOVE ANNULARLY CONCENTRIC OF SAID AXIS, AN ELONGATED HANDLE SECURED TO THE MANDREL, AND MEANS FOR RETAINING A TUBE IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE MANDREL GROOVE, MEANS FOR BENDING THE TUBE INTO THE GROOVE COMPRISING: A CONNECTOR LINK HAVING AN INNER END AND AN OUTER END; MEANS CONNECTING THE INNER END OF THE LINK TO SAID MANDREL TO PIVOT ABOUT SAID AXIS; A BENDING SHOE HAVING A FIRST TUBE ENGAGING SURFACE AND A SECOND TUBE-ENGAGING SURFACE EXTENDING ANGULARLY TO SAID FIRST TUBE-ENGAGING SURFACE, AND TUBE-ENGAGING SURFACES HAVING THE SAME RADIUS OF CURVATURE IN A CROSS SECTION; MEAND CONNECTING THE SHOE TO SAID OUTER END OF THE LINK FOR PIVOTING ABOUT AN AXIS PARALLEL TO SAID MANDREL AXIS; AN ELONGATED HANDLE SECURED TO THE SHOE; A FIRST SHOULDER ON SAID LINK; A SECOND SHOULDER ON SAID SHOE ENGAGING SAID FIRST SHOULDER WHEN SAID SHOE IS PIVOTED ON THE LINK TO A FIRST POSITION WHEREIN SAID FIRST TUBE-ENGAGING SURFACE IS JUXTAPOSED TO SAID MANDREL GROOVE; AND A THIRD SHOULDER ON SAID SHOE ENGAGING SAID FIRST SHOULDER WHEN SAID SHOE IS PIVOTED ON THE LINK TO A SECOND POSITION WHEREIN SAID SECOND TUBE-ENGAGING SURFACE IS JUXTAPOSED WHEREIN SAID GROOVE.
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) | 1968-06-21 | 1968-12-21 | 1969-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-21 | 1972-12-21 | 1973-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-21 | 1976-12-21 | 1977-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |