US3246511A
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Load indicating device
Assignee: Force Controls Co
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Filing: 1963-03-13
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Granted: 1966-04-19
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Expires: 1983-03-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Martin L Abel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 04:33
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01L; G01L1/00; G01L1/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
IN A LOAD-RESPONSIVE DEVICE, A BODY HAVING AN APERTURE WITH A HEAD AT ONE END AND A BASE AT THE OPPOSITE END, THE CENTRAL PART OF THE HEAD BEING DEFLECTABLE TOWARD THE BASE, A BOWABLE MEMBER IN THE APERTURE HAVING THE ENDS FIXED AGAINST LATERAL DISPLACEMENT TO SAID HEAD AND BASE RESPECTIVELY, MEANS FOR BOWING SAID BOWABLE MEMBER TO A PREDETERMINED ARCHED POSITION, AND AN INDICATING ELEMENT ADJUSTABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID BODY FOR MOVING AN ACTUATING MEMBER THEREOF IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID BOWABLE MEMBER INTERJACENT THE ENDS THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
IN A LOAD-RESPONSIVE DEVICE, A BODY HAVING AN APERTURE WITH A HEAD AT ONE END AND A BASE AT THE OPPOSITE END, THE CENTRAL PART OF THE HEAD BEING DEFLECTABLE TOWARD THE BASE, A BOWABLE MEMBER IN THE APERTURE HAVING THE ENDS FIXED AGAINST LATERAL DISPLACEMENT TO SAID HEAD AND BASE RESPECTIVELY, MEANS FOR BOWING SAID BOWABLE MEMBER TO A PREDETERMINED ARCHED POSITION, AND AN INDICATING ELEMENT ADJUSTABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID BODY FOR MOVING AN ACTUATING MEMBER THEREOF IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID BOWABLE MEMBER INTERJACENT THE ENDS THEREOF.
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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) | 1969-04-18 | 1969-10-18 | 1970-04-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-18 | 1973-10-18 | 1974-04-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-18 | 1977-10-18 | 1978-04-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |