US3193937A
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Gaging device
Assignee: Sheffield Corp
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Filing: 1961-01-19
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1981-01-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Aller Willis Fay
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:30
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B7/00; G01B7/001; G01B13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
A GAGE HEAD OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING A BODY, A PLUNGER SLIDABLY GUIDED IN THE BODY, GAGING MEANS OPERATED BY SAID PLUNGER, A FREELY ROTATABLE BALL AT ONE END OF THE BODY AND PROJECTING THEREFORM TO ACT AS A CONTACT STYLUS, SAID BALL BEING OPERATIVELY ENGAGED WITH ONE END OF THE PLUNGER, THE END OF THE BODY IN WHICH THE BALL IS SITUATED HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY WEDGED SHAPE WITH THE SIDES OF THE WEDGE LYING SUBSTANTIALLY TANGENT TO THE BALL, THE APEX OF SAID WEDGE EXTENDING OUTWARD BEYOND THE MAJOR BALL DIAMETER AND INCLUDING RETAINING MEANS EXTENDING TOWARD THE BALL SURFACE WITHIN ITS MAJOR DIAMETER AT OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF PROVIDING THE SOLE RETENTION AGAINST OUTWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID BALL, GUIDE MEANS IN THE WEDGE-SHAPED END OF THE BODY INCLUDING A COOPERATING CYLINDRICAL HOUSING TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF SAID BALL TRANSVERSE TO GAGING MOVEMENT AND SPRING MEANS IN SAID BODY FOR URGING THE PLUNGER TOWARD THE BALL TO NORMALLY HOLD THE BALL IN ITS OUTER POSITION AGAINST THE BALL RETAINING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
A GAGE HEAD OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED COMPRISING A BODY, A PLUNGER SLIDABLY GUIDED IN THE BODY, GAGING MEANS OPERATED BY SAID PLUNGER, A FREELY ROTATABLE BALL AT ONE END OF THE BODY AND PROJECTING THEREFORM TO ACT AS A CONTACT STYLUS, SAID BALL BEING OPERATIVELY ENGAGED WITH ONE END OF THE PLUNGER, THE END OF THE BODY IN WHICH THE BALL IS SITUATED HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY WEDGED SHAPE WITH THE SIDES OF THE WEDGE LYING SUBSTANTIALLY TANGENT TO THE BALL, THE APEX OF SAID WEDGE EXTENDING OUTWARD BEYOND THE MAJOR BALL DIAMETER AND INCLUDING RETAINING MEANS EXTENDING TOWARD THE BALL SURFACE WITHIN ITS MAJOR DIAMETER AT OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF PROVIDING THE SOLE RETENTION AGAINST OUTWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID BALL, GUIDE MEANS IN THE WEDGE-SHAPED END OF THE BODY INCLUDING A COOPERATING CYLINDRICAL HOUSING TO PREVENT MOVEMENT OF SAID BALL TRANSVERSE TO GAGING MOVEMENT AND SPRING MEANS IN SAID BODY FOR URGING THE PLUNGER TOWARD THE BALL TO NORMALLY HOLD THE BALL IN ITS OUTER POSITION AGAINST THE BALL RETAINING MEANS.
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) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |