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US3242996A
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Low torque screwdriver
Assignee: Reed Roller Bit Co
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Filing: 1962-03-23
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1982-03-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert R Wright
- 👤 Richard E Eckman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:03
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B23/00; B25B23/14; B25B23/145
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
A TOOL FOR DRIVING A THREADED ELEMENT COMPRISING A CLUTCH MEANS, SAID CLUTCH MEANS BEING ANGULARLY DISPLACED UPON A PREDETERMINED RESISTANCE TO ROTATION OF THE THREADED ELEMENT, A FIRST CAM MEANS CARRIED BY SAID CLUTCH MEANS AND MOVING IN RESPONSE TO SAID ANGULAR DISPLACEMENT FROM A FIRST TO A SECOND POSITION, AND A SECOND CAM MEANS CARRIED BY SAID CLUTCH MEANS FOR REPOSITIONING SAID FIRST CAM MEANS TO SAID FIRST POSITION AS THE TOOL IS REMOVED FROM SAID THREADED ELEMENT.
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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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |