US3196064A
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Method and apparatus for the manufacture of beads
Assignee: TELL Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1962-12-14
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Granted: 1965-07-20
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Expires: 1982-12-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Tell Philip
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:13
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44F; B44F9/00; B44F9/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49838
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
62 words
IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BEADS, THE METHOD WHICH COMPRISES STRINGING A PLURALITY OF THERMOPLASTIC BEADS ON A METALLIC WIRE IN SPACED-APART RELATION, AND APPLYING HEAT TO THE WIRE TO ONLY SLIGHTLY THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEADS AT A POINTS WHICH ARE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WIRE, WHEREBY UPON SUBSEQUENT COOLING THE BEADS WILL BE LIGHTLY FASTENED TO BUT READILY REMOVABLE FROM THE WIRE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
62 words
IN THE MANUFACTURE OF BEADS, THE METHOD WHICH COMPRISES STRINGING A PLURALITY OF THERMOPLASTIC BEADS ON A METALLIC WIRE IN SPACED-APART RELATION, AND APPLYING HEAT TO THE WIRE TO ONLY SLIGHTLY THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF BEADS AT A POINTS WHICH ARE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE WIRE, WHEREBY UPON SUBSEQUENT COOLING THE BEADS WILL BE LIGHTLY FASTENED TO BUT READILY REMOVABLE FROM THE WIRE.
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) | 1968-07-19 | 1969-01-18 | 1969-07-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-19 | 1973-01-18 | 1973-07-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-19 | 1977-01-18 | 1977-07-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |