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US3203232A
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Testing machines
Assignee: Tinius Olsen Testing Machine Co
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Filing: 1963-02-08
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Granted: 1965-08-31
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Expires: 1983-02-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Paul C Lehnig
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 02:32
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N3/00; G01N3/08; G01N3/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
IN A TESTING MACHINE FOR APPLYING A TEST LOAD TO A SPECIMEN: A FRAME; A CROSS HEAD; A PLURALITY OF ROTATABLE LOADING SCREWS; NUT MEANS CONNECTING THE CROSS HEAD TO THE LOADING SCREWS, THE ROTATION OF THE SCREWS MOVING THE CROSS HEAD TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE FRAME FOR APPLYING TEST LOADS TO A SPECIMEN SUPPORTED BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE CROSS HEAD, TOGETHER WITH THRUST BEARING STRUCTURE RESPECTIVELY CONNECTING OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE SCREWS TO THE FRAME AND PROVIDING A MEANS TO EFFECT TRANSFER OF LOAD REACTION BETWEEN THE SCREWS AND THE FRAME TO CAUSE CORRESPONDING PORTIONS OF THE SCREWS TO BE IN TENSION WHEN THE CROSS HEAD IS MOVED TO APPLY A TEST LOAD TO THE SPECIMEN IN ONE DIRECTION AND OTHER CORRESPONDING PORTIONS OF THE SCREWS TO BE IN TENSION WHEN THE CROSS HEAD IS MOVED TO APPLY A TEST LOAD TO THE SPECIMEN IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO FIRST SAID DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
IN A TESTING MACHINE FOR APPLYING A TEST LOAD TO A SPECIMEN: A FRAME; A CROSS HEAD; A PLURALITY OF ROTATABLE LOADING SCREWS; NUT MEANS CONNECTING THE CROSS HEAD TO THE LOADING SCREWS, THE ROTATION OF THE SCREWS MOVING THE CROSS HEAD TOWARD AND AWAY FROM THE FRAME FOR APPLYING TEST LOADS TO A SPECIMEN SUPPORTED BETWEEN THE FRAME AND THE CROSS HEAD, TOGETHER WITH THRUST BEARING STRUCTURE RESPECTIVELY CONNECTING OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE SCREWS TO THE FRAME AND PROVIDING A MEANS TO EFFECT TRANSFER OF LOAD REACTION BETWEEN THE SCREWS AND THE FRAME TO CAUSE CORRESPONDING PORTIONS OF THE SCREWS TO BE IN TENSION WHEN THE CROSS HEAD IS MOVED TO APPLY A TEST LOAD TO THE SPECIMEN IN ONE DIRECTION AND OTHER CORRESPONDING PORTIONS OF THE SCREWS TO BE IN TENSION WHEN THE CROSS HEAD IS MOVED TO APPLY A TEST LOAD TO THE SPECIMEN IN A DIRECTION OPPOSITE TO FIRST SAID DIRECTION.
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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) | 1968-08-30 | 1969-03-01 | 1969-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-30 | 1973-03-01 | 1973-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-30 | 1977-03-01 | 1977-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |