US3255533A
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Thickness gage
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-30
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Granted: 1966-06-14
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Expires: 1983-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eichler Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:55
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B5/00; G01B5/02; G01B5/06; G01B5/068
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A GAGE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, MEANS FOR CONTACTING THE WORK TO BE GAGED, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID WORK-CONTACTING MEANS FOR MOVING AN ELONGATED MEMBER HAVING A V-SHAPED END SURFACE FROM THE TOWARD A PRESELECTED CENTRAL POSITION, ACCORDING AS THE WORK DIFFERS FROM AND RETURNS TO A PRESELECTED DESIRED THICKNESS, SAID MEANS BEING SO CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED AS TO PROVIDE MOVEMENT OF SAID V-SHAPED SURFACE, RELATIVE TO SAID PRESELECTED CENTRAL POSITION, PROPORTIONATE TO AND SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN DEVIATIONS IN THE THICKNESS OF THE WORK FROM SAID PRESELECTED THICKNESS, AND MEANS FOR PROVIDING AN INDICATION WHEN THE WORK DEPARTS FROM SAID PRESELECTED THICKNESS BY MORE THAN A PRESELECTED TOLERANCE, COMPRISING A PIVOTED MEMBER WITH MEANS TO RETURN SAID MEMBER TO A NORMAL POSITION AND A V-SHAPED SURFACE, THE POINT OF WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY AT SAID PRESELECTED CENTRAL POSITION AND, WHEN THE WORK IS AT SAID DESIRED THICKNESS, IS IN OPPOSED POINT-TO-POINT CONTACT WITH THE POINT OF SAID V-SHAPED END SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A GAGE COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, MEANS FOR CONTACTING THE WORK TO BE GAGED, MEANS RESPONSIVE TO SAID WORK-CONTACTING MEANS FOR MOVING AN ELONGATED MEMBER HAVING A V-SHAPED END SURFACE FROM THE TOWARD A PRESELECTED CENTRAL POSITION, ACCORDING AS THE WORK DIFFERS FROM AND RETURNS TO A PRESELECTED DESIRED THICKNESS, SAID MEANS BEING SO CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED AS TO PROVIDE MOVEMENT OF SAID V-SHAPED SURFACE, RELATIVE TO SAID PRESELECTED CENTRAL POSITION, PROPORTIONATE TO AND SUBSTANTIALLY GREATER THAN DEVIATIONS IN THE THICKNESS OF THE WORK FROM SAID PRESELECTED THICKNESS, AND MEANS FOR PROVIDING AN INDICATION WHEN THE WORK DEPARTS FROM SAID PRESELECTED THICKNESS BY MORE THAN A PRESELECTED TOLERANCE, COMPRISING A PIVOTED MEMBER WITH MEANS TO RETURN SAID MEMBER TO A NORMAL POSITION AND A V-SHAPED SURFACE, THE POINT OF WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY AT SAID PRESELECTED CENTRAL POSITION AND, WHEN THE WORK IS AT SAID DESIRED THICKNESS, IS IN OPPOSED POINT-TO-POINT CONTACT WITH THE POINT OF SAID V-SHAPED END 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) | 1969-06-13 | 1969-12-13 | 1970-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-13 | 1973-12-13 | 1974-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-13 | 1977-12-13 | 1978-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |