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US3192630A
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Marking or cutting tip for flexible rule with combination rule guide and tip guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-13
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Granted: 1965-07-06
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Expires: 1983-05-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo H Dineson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 07:02
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/10; G01B3/1084; G01B3/1071; G01B2003/1074; G01B3/1089
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
THE COMBINATION WITH (A) A HOUSING HAVING A BOTTOM WALL AND AN END WALL WITH A SLOT THEREIN DISPOSED NEAR THE BOTTOM WALL; (B) A FLEXIBLE RULER ENCLOSED IN SAID HOUSING AND BEING EXTENSIBLE THROUGH SAID HOUSING SLOT; AND (C) AN ANGULAR TIP SECURED TO THE FREE END OF SAID RULER; OF (D) A MARKING TIP SECURED TO SAID ANGULAR TIP; AND (E) A GUIDE/GUARD PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING; (F) SAID GUIDE/GUARD HAVING A MEMBER WHOSE SURFACE LIES IN THE SAME PLANE AS THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID HOUSING END WALL THAT HAS THE SLOT THEREIN WHEN SAID GUIDE/GUARD IS IN OPERATIVE POSITION; SAID MEMBER PROJECTING BELOW SAID HOUSING BOTTOM WALL; (G) WHEREBY SAID GUIDE/GUARD MEMBER WILL ACT AS A GUIDE FOR SAID MARKING TIP AS THE MEMBER RIDES ALONG AN EDGE OF THE MATERIAL TO BE MARKED; AND WILL ACT AS A GUARD FOR PROTECTING SAID MARKING TIP WHEN SAID RULER IS SUBSTANTIALLY RECEIVED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND THE MARKING TIP POSITIONED ADJACENT TO THE MEMBER OF SAID GUIDE/GUARD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
THE COMBINATION WITH (A) A HOUSING HAVING A BOTTOM WALL AND AN END WALL WITH A SLOT THEREIN DISPOSED NEAR THE BOTTOM WALL; (B) A FLEXIBLE RULER ENCLOSED IN SAID HOUSING AND BEING EXTENSIBLE THROUGH SAID HOUSING SLOT; AND (C) AN ANGULAR TIP SECURED TO THE FREE END OF SAID RULER; OF (D) A MARKING TIP SECURED TO SAID ANGULAR TIP; AND (E) A GUIDE/GUARD PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID HOUSING; (F) SAID GUIDE/GUARD HAVING A MEMBER WHOSE SURFACE LIES IN THE SAME PLANE AS THE OUTER SURFACE OF SAID HOUSING END WALL THAT HAS THE SLOT THEREIN WHEN SAID GUIDE/GUARD IS IN OPERATIVE POSITION; SAID MEMBER PROJECTING BELOW SAID HOUSING BOTTOM WALL; (G) WHEREBY SAID GUIDE/GUARD MEMBER WILL ACT AS A GUIDE FOR SAID MARKING TIP AS THE MEMBER RIDES ALONG AN EDGE OF THE MATERIAL TO BE MARKED; AND WILL ACT AS A GUARD FOR PROTECTING SAID MARKING TIP WHEN SAID RULER IS SUBSTANTIALLY RECEIVED WITHIN SAID HOUSING AND THE MARKING TIP POSITIONED ADJACENT TO THE MEMBER OF SAID GUIDE/GUARD.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-07-05 | 1969-01-04 | 1969-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-05 | 1973-01-04 | 1973-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-05 | 1977-01-04 | 1977-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |