US3236487A
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Adjustable clamp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-29
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1983-07-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John B Chakeres
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 11:14
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/38; E04B1/61; E04B1/6108; E04B1/6116; F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/0004
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
AN ADJUSTABLE CLAMP FOR CONNECTING AND ALIGNING TWO OBJECTS, SUCH AS TABLE TOPS, IN END TO END ABUTTING RELATIONSHIP, COMPRISING TWO CLAMP MEMBERS, SAID MEMBERS EACH HAVING A BASE, EACH OF SAID CLAMP MEMBERS INCLUDING AN ELIGNMENT PROJECTION SPACED INWARDLY FROM AN EDGE OF ITS RESPECTIVE BASE AND AN ARM EXTENDING ALONG AN OPPOSITE EDGE OF SAID RESPECTIVE BASE, SAID ALIGNMENT PROJECTION AND ARM BEING LATERALLY SPACED FROM ONE ANOTHER TO FORM AN OPEN ENDED SLOT, THE ALIGNMENT PROJECTION OF EACH CLAMP MEMBER EXTENDING INTO THE SLOT OF THE OTHER CLAMP MEMBER, THE ARM OF EACH CLAMP MEMBER EXTENDING OVER THE BASE OF THE OTHER CLAMP MEMBER IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP THEREWITH TO PROVIDE POSITIVE LOCKING MEANS AGAINST LATERAL MOVEMENT, EACH OF SAID ARMS HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE PIN EXTENDING FROM THE ARM AND ENGAGING THE BASE OVER WHICH THE RESPECTIVE ARM PROJECTS; AND A BOLT CONNECTING SAID CLAMP MEMBERS FOR DRAWING SAID CLAMP MEMBERS TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
AN ADJUSTABLE CLAMP FOR CONNECTING AND ALIGNING TWO OBJECTS, SUCH AS TABLE TOPS, IN END TO END ABUTTING RELATIONSHIP, COMPRISING TWO CLAMP MEMBERS, SAID MEMBERS EACH HAVING A BASE, EACH OF SAID CLAMP MEMBERS INCLUDING AN ELIGNMENT PROJECTION SPACED INWARDLY FROM AN EDGE OF ITS RESPECTIVE BASE AND AN ARM EXTENDING ALONG AN OPPOSITE EDGE OF SAID RESPECTIVE BASE, SAID ALIGNMENT PROJECTION AND ARM BEING LATERALLY SPACED FROM ONE ANOTHER TO FORM AN OPEN ENDED SLOT, THE ALIGNMENT PROJECTION OF EACH CLAMP MEMBER EXTENDING INTO THE SLOT OF THE OTHER CLAMP MEMBER, THE ARM OF EACH CLAMP MEMBER EXTENDING OVER THE BASE OF THE OTHER CLAMP MEMBER IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP THEREWITH TO PROVIDE POSITIVE LOCKING MEANS AGAINST LATERAL MOVEMENT, EACH OF SAID ARMS HAVING AN ADJUSTABLE PIN EXTENDING FROM THE ARM AND ENGAGING THE BASE OVER WHICH THE RESPECTIVE ARM PROJECTS; AND A BOLT CONNECTING SAID CLAMP MEMBERS FOR DRAWING SAID CLAMP MEMBERS TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER.
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) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |