US3253397A
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Slotted oscillatory face plates for cable stranders
Assignee: AT&T Inc
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Filing: 1964-02-24
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Granted: 1966-05-31
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Expires: 1984-02-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gillis Randall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 14:19
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B13/00; H01B13/02; H01B13/0235; H01B13/0257; D; D07; D07B; D07B7/00; D07B7/02; H01B13/0278
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
AN OSCILLATORY FACE PLATE HAVING A PLURALITY OF CONCENTRIC ROWS OF SPACED APERTURES EACH OF WHICH RECEIVES A STRAND, ALTERNATE ROWS OF SUCH APERTURES HAVING EACH APERTURE ELONGATED TO FORM AN ARCUATE SLOT SO THAT UPON OSCILLATION OF THE FACE PLATE THE STRANDS EXTENDING THROUGH THE ARCUATE SLOTS ARE DISPLACED WITH THE FACE PLATE ONLY WHEN ONE OF THE ENDS OF THE ARCUATE SLOTS STRIKES ITS RESPECTIVE STRAND, THE REMAINING ROWS OF SPACED APERTURES HAVING CIRCULAR APERTURES SO THAT UPON OSCILLATION OF THE FACE PLATE THE STRANDS EXTENDING THROUGH THE CIRCULAR APERTURES ARE DISPLACED WITH THE FACE PLATE, WHEREBY THE POSITION OF THE STRANDS EXTENDING THROUGH THE ARCUATE SLOTS IS VARIED ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE CABLE RELATIVE TO THE POSITION OF THE STRANDS EXTENDING THROUGH THE CIRCULAR SLOTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
AN OSCILLATORY FACE PLATE HAVING A PLURALITY OF CONCENTRIC ROWS OF SPACED APERTURES EACH OF WHICH RECEIVES A STRAND, ALTERNATE ROWS OF SUCH APERTURES HAVING EACH APERTURE ELONGATED TO FORM AN ARCUATE SLOT SO THAT UPON OSCILLATION OF THE FACE PLATE THE STRANDS EXTENDING THROUGH THE ARCUATE SLOTS ARE DISPLACED WITH THE FACE PLATE ONLY WHEN ONE OF THE ENDS OF THE ARCUATE SLOTS STRIKES ITS RESPECTIVE STRAND, THE REMAINING ROWS OF SPACED APERTURES HAVING CIRCULAR APERTURES SO THAT UPON OSCILLATION OF THE FACE PLATE THE STRANDS EXTENDING THROUGH THE CIRCULAR APERTURES ARE DISPLACED WITH THE FACE PLATE, WHEREBY THE POSITION OF THE STRANDS EXTENDING THROUGH THE ARCUATE SLOTS IS VARIED ALONG THE LENGTH OF THE CABLE RELATIVE TO THE POSITION OF THE STRANDS EXTENDING THROUGH THE CIRCULAR SLOTS.
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) | 1969-05-30 | 1969-11-29 | 1970-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-30 | 1973-11-29 | 1974-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-30 | 1977-11-29 | 1978-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |