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Portable device for securing adhesivebacked reflecting lens unit to a mounting surface
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-08
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1982-03-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph R Gunderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 09:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q1/00; B60Q1/26; B60Q1/30; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T156/00; Y10T156/17; Y10T156/1702; Y10T156/1744; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53796; Y10T29/5383
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A PORTABLE DEVICE FOR SECURING AN ADHESIVE-BACKED REFLECTING UNIT TO A MOUNTING SURFACE, COMPRISING: A CUPSHAPED HOUSING AFFORDING AN INTERIOR CHAMBER AND ADAPTED TO MAKE A SUBSTANTIALLY AIR-TIGHT CONNECTION AT ITS OPEN END WITH A MOUNTING SURFACE, SAID OPEN END BEING OF A SIZE TO RECEIVE AN ADHESIVE-BACKED REFLECTING UNIT THEREIN; A PRESSURE APPLYING MEMBER MOVABLE IN THE CHAMBER OF THE HOUSING FOR PRESSING AGAINST A UNIT IN THE HOUSING TO FORCE THE UNIT AGAINST THE MOUNTING SURFACE; A CONDUIT ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION WITH A VACUUM SOURCE AND POSITIONED TO COMMUNICATE WITH AN OUTER CAVITY OF THE CHAMBER BETWEEN THE PRESSURE APPLYING MEMBER AND UNIT TO EVACUATE AIR PRESSURE THEREFROM; AND VALVE MEANS FOR CLOSING THE CONDUIT LEADING FROM THE VACUUM SOURCE AND FOR QUICKLY ADMITTING AMBIENT AIR PRESSURE THROUGH THE CONDUIT INTO THE OUTER CAVITY AND AGAINST THE EXPOSED FACE OF THE UNIT IN THE HOUSING TO FORCE SAID UNIT INTO FIRM ADHERENCE WITH THE MOUNTING SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A PORTABLE DEVICE FOR SECURING AN ADHESIVE-BACKED REFLECTING UNIT TO A MOUNTING SURFACE, COMPRISING: A CUPSHAPED HOUSING AFFORDING AN INTERIOR CHAMBER AND ADAPTED TO MAKE A SUBSTANTIALLY AIR-TIGHT CONNECTION AT ITS OPEN END WITH A MOUNTING SURFACE, SAID OPEN END BEING OF A SIZE TO RECEIVE AN ADHESIVE-BACKED REFLECTING UNIT THEREIN; A PRESSURE APPLYING MEMBER MOVABLE IN THE CHAMBER OF THE HOUSING FOR PRESSING AGAINST A UNIT IN THE HOUSING TO FORCE THE UNIT AGAINST THE MOUNTING SURFACE; A CONDUIT ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION WITH A VACUUM SOURCE AND POSITIONED TO COMMUNICATE WITH AN OUTER CAVITY OF THE CHAMBER BETWEEN THE PRESSURE APPLYING MEMBER AND UNIT TO EVACUATE AIR PRESSURE THEREFROM; AND VALVE MEANS FOR CLOSING THE CONDUIT LEADING FROM THE VACUUM SOURCE AND FOR QUICKLY ADMITTING AMBIENT AIR PRESSURE THROUGH THE CONDUIT INTO THE OUTER CAVITY AND AGAINST THE EXPOSED FACE OF THE UNIT IN THE HOUSING TO FORCE SAID UNIT INTO FIRM ADHERENCE WITH THE MOUNTING SURFACE.
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 |