US3192631A
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Shaft alignment apparatus
Assignee: C L BERGER AND SONS Inc
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Filing: 1962-06-29
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Granted: 1965-07-06
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Expires: 1982-06-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald J Goguen
- 👤 John J Coleman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 11:54
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B11/00; G01B11/26; G01B11/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
SHAFT ALIGNMENT APPARATUS COMPRISING: A MAIN TELESCOPE ELEMENT, AN AUXILIARY TELESCOPE ELEMENT, MEANS MOUNTING SAID TELESCOPE ELEMENTS FOR PARALLEL AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH RESPECT TO ONE END OF A SHAFT, A TARGET ELEMENT HAVING A PAIR OF TARGET MEMBERS DISPOSED THEREON IN FIXED MUTUAL RELATION CORRESPONDING TO THE LATERAL DISPLACEMENT OF THE AXES OF SAID MAIN AND AUXILIARY TELESCOPE ELEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER, AND MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID TARGET ELEMENT AT SELECTED POINTS ALONG SAID SHAFT AND PIVOTALLY ABOUT THE SHAFT AXIS, WHEREBY UPON THE SIGHTING THROUGH BOTH TELESCOPE ELEMENTS THE TARGET MAY BE ALIGNED TO PREDETERMINED ROTATIONAL POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
SHAFT ALIGNMENT APPARATUS COMPRISING: A MAIN TELESCOPE ELEMENT, AN AUXILIARY TELESCOPE ELEMENT, MEANS MOUNTING SAID TELESCOPE ELEMENTS FOR PARALLEL AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH RESPECT TO ONE END OF A SHAFT, A TARGET ELEMENT HAVING A PAIR OF TARGET MEMBERS DISPOSED THEREON IN FIXED MUTUAL RELATION CORRESPONDING TO THE LATERAL DISPLACEMENT OF THE AXES OF SAID MAIN AND AUXILIARY TELESCOPE ELEMENTS WITH RESPECT TO EACH OTHER, AND MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID TARGET ELEMENT AT SELECTED POINTS ALONG SAID SHAFT AND PIVOTALLY ABOUT THE SHAFT AXIS, WHEREBY UPON THE SIGHTING THROUGH BOTH TELESCOPE ELEMENTS THE TARGET MAY BE ALIGNED TO PREDETERMINED ROTATIONAL POSITION.
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) | 1968-07-05 | 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 |