US3193046A
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Release mechanism for impact seismic impulse generating apparatus
Assignee: Imperial Industries Inc
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Filing: 1963-07-12
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Granted: 1965-07-06
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Expires: 1983-07-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles C Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 00:27
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01V; G01V1/00; G01V1/02; G01V1/143; G01V1/147
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
IN IMPACT APPARATUS: A SHAFT DISPOSED FOR ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT ABOUTS ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS; A HAMMER; MEANS ON THE HAMMER FOR RELEASABLY CONNECTING THE LATTER TO SAID SHAFT, THE SHAFT BEING ROTATABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID CONNECTING MEANS BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION WHERE THE CONNECTING MEANS SECURES THE HAMMER TO THE SHAFT AND A SECOND POSITION WHERE THE HAMMER IS UNCOUPLED FROM THE SHAFT; A RECIPROCABLE MEMBER; POWER MEANS COUPLED WITH SAID MEMBER FOR SHIFTING THE LATTER BETWEEN A PAIR OF LOCATIONS; AND STRUCTURE OPERABLY COUPLING SAID MEMBER WITH SAID SHAFT TO ROTATE THE LATTER BETWEEN SAID POSITIONS THEREOF IN RESPONSE TO SHIFTING OF THE MEMBER FROM ONE LOCATION THEREOF TO THE OTHER LOCATION OF THE SAME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
IN IMPACT APPARATUS: A SHAFT DISPOSED FOR ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT ABOUTS ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS; A HAMMER; MEANS ON THE HAMMER FOR RELEASABLY CONNECTING THE LATTER TO SAID SHAFT, THE SHAFT BEING ROTATABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID CONNECTING MEANS BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION WHERE THE CONNECTING MEANS SECURES THE HAMMER TO THE SHAFT AND A SECOND POSITION WHERE THE HAMMER IS UNCOUPLED FROM THE SHAFT; A RECIPROCABLE MEMBER; POWER MEANS COUPLED WITH SAID MEMBER FOR SHIFTING THE LATTER BETWEEN A PAIR OF LOCATIONS; AND STRUCTURE OPERABLY COUPLING SAID MEMBER WITH SAID SHAFT TO ROTATE THE LATTER BETWEEN SAID POSITIONS THEREOF IN RESPONSE TO SHIFTING OF THE MEMBER FROM ONE LOCATION THEREOF TO THE OTHER LOCATION OF THE SAME.
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 |