US3230628A
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Gauge for measuring orthopedic screws
Assignee: DW Zimmerman Manufacturing Inc
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Filing: 1963-05-22
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1983-05-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James M Hite
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 18:48
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/88; G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/02; G01B3/04; A61B90/00; A61B90/06; A61B2090/061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A SCALE PARTICULARLY ADAPTED FOR MEASURING THE LENGTH OF SCREWS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, AN ELONGATED PLATE HAVING AN INDENTED CHANNEL FORMED LONGITUDINALLY THEREIN TO RECEIVE THE BODY OF THE SCREW, GAUGE MARKINGS ALONG THE CHANNEL FOR DETERMINING THE LENGTH OF THE SCREWS, AND AN APERTURE FORMED IN THE PLATE AT AN EXTREMITY OF THE CHANNEL SHAPED TO RECEIVE A FITTED POSITION THE HEAD OF A SCREW TO HOLD IT IMMOVABLY IN PLACE IN SAID CHANNEL THEREBY ASSURING THAT THE BODY OF THE SCREW RESTS IN SAID CHANNEL IN A FIXED RELATIONSHIP ALONGSIDE THE GAUGE MARKINGS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A SCALE PARTICULARLY ADAPTED FOR MEASURING THE LENGTH OF SCREWS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, AN ELONGATED PLATE HAVING AN INDENTED CHANNEL FORMED LONGITUDINALLY THEREIN TO RECEIVE THE BODY OF THE SCREW, GAUGE MARKINGS ALONG THE CHANNEL FOR DETERMINING THE LENGTH OF THE SCREWS, AND AN APERTURE FORMED IN THE PLATE AT AN EXTREMITY OF THE CHANNEL SHAPED TO RECEIVE A FITTED POSITION THE HEAD OF A SCREW TO HOLD IT IMMOVABLY IN PLACE IN SAID CHANNEL THEREBY ASSURING THAT THE BODY OF THE SCREW RESTS IN SAID CHANNEL IN A FIXED RELATIONSHIP ALONGSIDE THE GAUGE MARKINGS.
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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |