US3241593A
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Bead expander
Assignee: LIEN S Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-14
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1983-06-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold G Lien
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 10:56
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C25/00; B60C25/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
THE BEAD EXPANDER FOR A TIRE CHANGER COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A BASE MEMBER, SLIDE MEANS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM AND HAVING AN UPWARDLY INCLINED PORTION PROCEEDING PERIPHERALLY, A BEAD EXPANDER MOUNTED THEREON FOR SLIDING MOVEMENT UPON SAID INCLINED PORTION, SAID BEAD EXPANDER BEING THEREBY MOVED VERTICALLY WHEN SAID EXPANDER IS MOVED RADIALLY OF SAID BASE MEMBER; WHEREBY SAID BEAD EXPANDER WILL BECOME CENTERED BETWEEN THE SIDE EDGES OF THE TREAD OF A TIRE ON SAID TIRE CHANGER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
76 words
THE BEAD EXPANDER FOR A TIRE CHANGER COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A BASE MEMBER, SLIDE MEANS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY THEREFROM AND HAVING AN UPWARDLY INCLINED PORTION PROCEEDING PERIPHERALLY, A BEAD EXPANDER MOUNTED THEREON FOR SLIDING MOVEMENT UPON SAID INCLINED PORTION, SAID BEAD EXPANDER BEING THEREBY MOVED VERTICALLY WHEN SAID EXPANDER IS MOVED RADIALLY OF SAID BASE MEMBER; WHEREBY SAID BEAD EXPANDER WILL BECOME CENTERED BETWEEN THE SIDE EDGES OF THE TREAD OF A TIRE ON SAID TIRE CHANGER.
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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |