US3233415A
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Apparatus for explosively installing anchors
Assignee: Harvey Aluminum Inc
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Filing: 1962-09-12
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Granted: 1966-02-08
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Expires: 1982-09-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold E Thomas
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 23:33
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02D; E02D5/00; E02D5/74; E02D5/80; E02D5/806
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
APPARATUS FOR EXPLOSIVE INSTALLATION OF AN ANCHOR BENEATH GROUND SURFACE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION SHAPED EXPLOSIVE CHARGE MEANS, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE SHAPED EXPLOSIVE CHARGE MEANS CONTIGUOUS WITH GROUND SURFACE, ANCHOR MEANS INCLUDING A DEFORMABLY DISTENSIBLE BODY PORTION, A SECOND EXPLOSIVE CHARGE CARRIED WITHIN THE DEFORMABLY DISTENSIBLE BODY PORTION OF THE ANCHOR MEANS, MEANS FOR EXPLODING THE SHAPED EXPLOSIVE CHARGE MEANS TO ESTABLISH AN ELONGATED BORE EXTENDING BELOW GROUND SURFACE, MEANS FOR PROJECTING THE ANCHOR MEANS INTO THE ELONGATED BORE, AND MEANS CARRIED BY THE ANCHOR MEANS INCLUDING ROTATABLE ACTUATOR MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SIDEWALLS OF THE ELONGATED BORE AND OPERABLE TO DETONATE THE SECOND EXPLOSIVE CHARGE DISTENDING THE BODY INTO ANCHORING ENGAGEMENT BELOW GROUND SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
APPARATUS FOR EXPLOSIVE INSTALLATION OF AN ANCHOR BENEATH GROUND SURFACE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION SHAPED EXPLOSIVE CHARGE MEANS, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING THE SHAPED EXPLOSIVE CHARGE MEANS CONTIGUOUS WITH GROUND SURFACE, ANCHOR MEANS INCLUDING A DEFORMABLY DISTENSIBLE BODY PORTION, A SECOND EXPLOSIVE CHARGE CARRIED WITHIN THE DEFORMABLY DISTENSIBLE BODY PORTION OF THE ANCHOR MEANS, MEANS FOR EXPLODING THE SHAPED EXPLOSIVE CHARGE MEANS TO ESTABLISH AN ELONGATED BORE EXTENDING BELOW GROUND SURFACE, MEANS FOR PROJECTING THE ANCHOR MEANS INTO THE ELONGATED BORE, AND MEANS CARRIED BY THE ANCHOR MEANS INCLUDING ROTATABLE ACTUATOR MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SIDEWALLS OF THE ELONGATED BORE AND OPERABLE TO DETONATE THE SECOND EXPLOSIVE CHARGE DISTENDING THE BODY INTO ANCHORING ENGAGEMENT BELOW GROUND SURFACE.
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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) | 1969-02-07 | 1969-08-09 | 1970-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-07 | 1973-08-09 | 1974-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-07 | 1977-08-09 | 1978-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |