US3200508A
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Press brake die alignment indicator device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-29
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Granted: 1965-08-17
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Expires: 1983-03-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry J Harper
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 19:18
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D5/00; B21D5/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
AN ALIGNMENT INDICATOR DEVICE FOR PUNCH AND A DIE OF A PRESS BRAKE, COMPRISING LEVEL INDICATOR MEANS, MOUNTING MEANS FOR SAID LEVEL INDICATOR MEANS, SAID MOUNTING MEANS ADAPTED FOR ADJUSTMENT OF SAID LEVEL INDICATOR MEANS TO A FRAME OF REFERENCE ON THE PRESS BRAKE, AND A MEMBER HAVING AN AXIS AND YIELDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID MOUNTING MEANS FOR FLEXIBLE CHANGE OF POSITION ALONG THE AXIS, SAID MEMBER HAVING A TIP ADAPTED FOR POSITIONING AND FOR INSERTION IN AN OPENING OF THE DIE FOR RELATING THE DIE TO THE AXIS, SAID MOUNTING MEANS BEING ADAPTED FOR CONTACT UNDER A SMALL FORCE BY THE PUNCH WHEN SAID MEMBER IS INSERTED IN THE OPENING TO RELATE THE PUNCH TO THE AXIS, SAID MOUNTING MEANS AND SAID MEMBER ADAPTED TO PERMIT CHANGE OF POSITION OF SAID MOUNTING MEANS WHEN THE DIE IS MOVED WITH RESPECT TO THE PUNCH, SAID LEVEL INDICATOR MEANS ADAPTED TO INDICATE THE ACCURACY OF ALIGNMENT OF THE DIE WITH THE PUNCH, AS REPRESENTED BY THE POSITION OF SAID MOUNTING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
AN ALIGNMENT INDICATOR DEVICE FOR PUNCH AND A DIE OF A PRESS BRAKE, COMPRISING LEVEL INDICATOR MEANS, MOUNTING MEANS FOR SAID LEVEL INDICATOR MEANS, SAID MOUNTING MEANS ADAPTED FOR ADJUSTMENT OF SAID LEVEL INDICATOR MEANS TO A FRAME OF REFERENCE ON THE PRESS BRAKE, AND A MEMBER HAVING AN AXIS AND YIELDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID MOUNTING MEANS FOR FLEXIBLE CHANGE OF POSITION ALONG THE AXIS, SAID MEMBER HAVING A TIP ADAPTED FOR POSITIONING AND FOR INSERTION IN AN OPENING OF THE DIE FOR RELATING THE DIE TO THE AXIS, SAID MOUNTING MEANS BEING ADAPTED FOR CONTACT UNDER A SMALL FORCE BY THE PUNCH WHEN SAID MEMBER IS INSERTED IN THE OPENING TO RELATE THE PUNCH TO THE AXIS, SAID MOUNTING MEANS AND SAID MEMBER ADAPTED TO PERMIT CHANGE OF POSITION OF SAID MOUNTING MEANS WHEN THE DIE IS MOVED WITH RESPECT TO THE PUNCH, SAID LEVEL INDICATOR MEANS ADAPTED TO INDICATE THE ACCURACY OF ALIGNMENT OF THE DIE WITH THE PUNCH, AS REPRESENTED BY THE POSITION OF SAID MOUNTING MEANS.
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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) | 1968-08-16 | 1969-02-15 | 1969-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-16 | 1973-02-15 | 1973-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-16 | 1977-02-15 | 1977-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |