US3223796A
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Insulated electric fence wire structure
Assignee: Willoughby Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1962-07-23
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Granted: 1965-12-14
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Expires: 1982-07-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Francis E Willoughby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 23:20
CPC Classifications
H; H05; H05C; H05C1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A FENCE ADAPTED TO BE ELECTRICALLY CHARGED TO IMPART A SPARK TO AN ANIMAL WHICH COMES INTO CONTACT THEREWITH COMPRISING AN ELONGATE CONDUCTOR WIRE FORMED OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, AN ELECTRICALLY INSULATIVE COVERING MATERIAL SUBSTANTIALLY SURROUDING AND ENCLOSING SAID WIRE FOR INHIBITING ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING OF SAID WIRE BY WEEDS, GRASS AND OTHER OBJECTS, AND MEANS SUPPORTING SAID WIRE AND COVERING A SUITABLE DISTANCE ABOVE THE GROUND SURFACE TO FORM THE FENCE, SAID COVERING BEING PROVIDED AT INTERVALS ALONG ITS LENGTH WITH INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN DISPOSED TO PROVIDE A PATH FOR ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE FROM THE WIRE TO AN ANIMAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A FENCE ADAPTED TO BE ELECTRICALLY CHARGED TO IMPART A SPARK TO AN ANIMAL WHICH COMES INTO CONTACT THEREWITH COMPRISING AN ELONGATE CONDUCTOR WIRE FORMED OF ELECTRICALLY CONDUCTIVE MATERIAL, AN ELECTRICALLY INSULATIVE COVERING MATERIAL SUBSTANTIALLY SURROUDING AND ENCLOSING SAID WIRE FOR INHIBITING ACCIDENTAL GROUNDING OF SAID WIRE BY WEEDS, GRASS AND OTHER OBJECTS, AND MEANS SUPPORTING SAID WIRE AND COVERING A SUITABLE DISTANCE ABOVE THE GROUND SURFACE TO FORM THE FENCE, SAID COVERING BEING PROVIDED AT INTERVALS ALONG ITS LENGTH WITH INTERRUPTIONS THEREIN DISPOSED TO PROVIDE A PATH FOR ELECTRICAL DISCHARGE FROM THE WIRE TO AN ANIMAL.
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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) | 1968-12-13 | 1969-06-14 | 1969-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-13 | 1973-06-14 | 1973-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-13 | 1977-06-14 | 1977-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |