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US3206855A
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Chalk line holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-11-09
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Granted: 1965-09-21
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Expires: 1984-11-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rexford C Fletcher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:56
CPC Classifications
B; B44; B44D; B44D3/00; B44D3/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A CHALK LINE HOLDER COMPRISING A HOUSING, A MAIN AXLE ROTATABLY CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING, TWO CHALK LINE REELS INDEPENDENTLY ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID AXLE, EACH OF SAID REELS HAVING A BEVEL RING GEAR FACING THE OTHER OF SAID REELS, A PAIR OF OPPOSED STUB AXLES CENTRALLY AFFIXED TO SAID MAIN AXLE BETWEEN SAID REELS AND DISPOSED PERPENDICULARLY TO SAID MAIN AXLE, A PAIR OF BEVEL PINION GEARS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID STUB AXLES AND MESHING WITH BOTH OF SAID RING GEARS, A CRANK CONNECTED TO SAID MAIN AXLE AND LOCATED OUTSIDE SAID HOUSING, MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY RETAINING SAID MAIN AXLE IN A FIXED POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID HOUSING AND FREEING SAID AXLE FOR ROTATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID HOUSING, SAID HOUSING HAVING A LINE OUTLET PASSAGE FOR EACH OF SAID REELS AND HAVING A RECESS COMMUNICATING WITH EACH OF SAID REELS, BODIES OF CHALK IN EACH OF SAID RECESSES, AND RESILIENT MEANS FOR URGING SAID BODIES OF CHALK TOWARD SAID REELS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A CHALK LINE HOLDER COMPRISING A HOUSING, A MAIN AXLE ROTATABLY CARRIED BY SAID HOUSING, TWO CHALK LINE REELS INDEPENDENTLY ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID AXLE, EACH OF SAID REELS HAVING A BEVEL RING GEAR FACING THE OTHER OF SAID REELS, A PAIR OF OPPOSED STUB AXLES CENTRALLY AFFIXED TO SAID MAIN AXLE BETWEEN SAID REELS AND DISPOSED PERPENDICULARLY TO SAID MAIN AXLE, A PAIR OF BEVEL PINION GEARS ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID STUB AXLES AND MESHING WITH BOTH OF SAID RING GEARS, A CRANK CONNECTED TO SAID MAIN AXLE AND LOCATED OUTSIDE SAID HOUSING, MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY RETAINING SAID MAIN AXLE IN A FIXED POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID HOUSING AND FREEING SAID AXLE FOR ROTATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID HOUSING, SAID HOUSING HAVING A LINE OUTLET PASSAGE FOR EACH OF SAID REELS AND HAVING A RECESS COMMUNICATING WITH EACH OF SAID REELS, BODIES OF CHALK IN EACH OF SAID RECESSES, AND RESILIENT MEANS FOR URGING SAID BODIES OF CHALK TOWARD SAID REELS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-09-20 | 1969-03-22 | 1969-09-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-09-20 | 1973-03-22 | 1973-09-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-09-20 | 1977-03-22 | 1977-09-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |