US3209685A
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Roller support
Assignee: Harris Graphics Corp
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Filing: 1963-04-04
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Granted: 1965-10-05
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Expires: 1983-04-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman K Henkel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 21:54
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41F; B41F31/00; B41F31/30; B41F31/301
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
IN A JOURNAL FOR ROTATIVELY MOUNTING ONE END OF A ROLLER JOURNALED AT BOTH ENDS, A PINTLE, A MEMBER HAVING AN ECCENTRICALLY POSITIONED BORE THERETHROUGH FOR RECEIVING SAID PINTLE, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID MEMBER FOR ROTATIVE ADJUSTMENT ON AN AXIS GENERALLY PARALLEL TO THE ROLLER AXIS, MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID MEMBER IN ADJUSTED POSITION AGAINST ROTATION RELATIVE TO SAID SUPPORING MEANS, MEANS MAINTAINING SAID PINTLE IN SAID BORE AGAINST ROTATION RELATIVE TO SAID MEMBER BUT ENABLING MOVEMENT OF THE PINTLE IN AN AXIAL DIRECTION IN THE BORE, SAID PINTLE HAVING A TAPERED THREADED OPENING DIRECTED INWARDLY THEREOF FROM THAT END OF THE PINTLE REMOTE FROM THE ROLLER, AND THE PORTION OF THE PINTLE SURROUNDING SAID THREADED OPENING BEING SPLIT PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF THE PINTLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPANSIBLE AREA AT THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE PINTLE, AND A TAPERED SCREW THREADED INTO SAID OPENING TO EXPAND THE PINTLE TO CAUSE ITS OUTER SURFACE TO GRIP THE BORE INTERNALLY AND LOCK IT IN ROLLER-SUPPORTING POSITION IN THE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
IN A JOURNAL FOR ROTATIVELY MOUNTING ONE END OF A ROLLER JOURNALED AT BOTH ENDS, A PINTLE, A MEMBER HAVING AN ECCENTRICALLY POSITIONED BORE THERETHROUGH FOR RECEIVING SAID PINTLE, MEANS SUPPORTING SAID MEMBER FOR ROTATIVE ADJUSTMENT ON AN AXIS GENERALLY PARALLEL TO THE ROLLER AXIS, MEANS FOR LOCKING SAID MEMBER IN ADJUSTED POSITION AGAINST ROTATION RELATIVE TO SAID SUPPORING MEANS, MEANS MAINTAINING SAID PINTLE IN SAID BORE AGAINST ROTATION RELATIVE TO SAID MEMBER BUT ENABLING MOVEMENT OF THE PINTLE IN AN AXIAL DIRECTION IN THE BORE, SAID PINTLE HAVING A TAPERED THREADED OPENING DIRECTED INWARDLY THEREOF FROM THAT END OF THE PINTLE REMOTE FROM THE ROLLER, AND THE PORTION OF THE PINTLE SURROUNDING SAID THREADED OPENING BEING SPLIT PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF THE PINTLE TO PROVIDE AN EXPANSIBLE AREA AT THE OUTER SURFACE OF THE PINTLE, AND A TAPERED SCREW THREADED INTO SAID OPENING TO EXPAND THE PINTLE TO CAUSE ITS OUTER SURFACE TO GRIP THE BORE INTERNALLY AND LOCK IT IN ROLLER-SUPPORTING POSITION IN THE MEMBER.
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) | 1968-10-04 | 1969-04-05 | 1969-10-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-04 | 1973-04-05 | 1973-10-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-04 | 1977-04-05 | 1977-10-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |