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Mechanism for orienting setscrews
Assignee: GEORGE W MOORE Inc
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Filing: 1964-12-18
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Granted: 1966-06-28
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Expires: 1984-12-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert N Booth
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 12:50
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/02; B65G47/04; B65G47/12; B65G47/14; B65G47/1407; B65G47/1414; B65G47/1421; B25; B25B; B25B23/00; B25B23/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VIBRATABLE BOWL HAVING A HELICAL PATH OF ITS INNER WALL FACE FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWL TO THE RIM, AN UPRIGHT RAIL EXTENDING ALONG THE MIDDLE OF A PORTION OF SAID PATH AT THE DISCHARGE END THEREOF, SAID RAIL BEING ADAPTED TO BE STRADDLED BY THE SLOTTED END OF A HEADLESS SETSCREW, STATIONARY MEMBER AT THE EXIT END OF SAID PATH HAVING PASSAGE THEREIN SLIGHTLY WIDER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE SCREWS TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE BOWL, SAID RAIL ENTERING SAID PASSAGE, A WIRE SUPPORTED IN SAID PASSAGE ABUTTING AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE TOP OF SAID RAIL AND MIDWAY BETWEEN THE SIDES OF SAID PASSAGE , SAID MEMBER ENCLOSING A CHAMBER NEXT TO SAID PASSAGE LARGE ENOUGH TO PERMIT A SCREW ENTERING THE CHAMBER AND ADVANCING ONTO SAID WIRE TO TUMBLE FROM SAID WIRE, AND A TUBE SUPPORTED BENEATH THE WIRE IN POSITION TO RECEIVE SCREWS TUMBLING THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A VIBRATABLE BOWL HAVING A HELICAL PATH OF ITS INNER WALL FACE FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE BOWL TO THE RIM, AN UPRIGHT RAIL EXTENDING ALONG THE MIDDLE OF A PORTION OF SAID PATH AT THE DISCHARGE END THEREOF, SAID RAIL BEING ADAPTED TO BE STRADDLED BY THE SLOTTED END OF A HEADLESS SETSCREW, STATIONARY MEMBER AT THE EXIT END OF SAID PATH HAVING PASSAGE THEREIN SLIGHTLY WIDER THAN THE DIAMETER OF THE SCREWS TO BE RECEIVED FROM THE BOWL, SAID RAIL ENTERING SAID PASSAGE, A WIRE SUPPORTED IN SAID PASSAGE ABUTTING AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE TOP OF SAID RAIL AND MIDWAY BETWEEN THE SIDES OF SAID PASSAGE , SAID MEMBER ENCLOSING A CHAMBER NEXT TO SAID PASSAGE LARGE ENOUGH TO PERMIT A SCREW ENTERING THE CHAMBER AND ADVANCING ONTO SAID WIRE TO TUMBLE FROM SAID WIRE, AND A TUBE SUPPORTED BENEATH THE WIRE IN POSITION TO RECEIVE SCREWS TUMBLING THEREFROM.
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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) | 1969-06-27 | 1969-12-27 | 1970-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-27 | 1973-12-27 | 1974-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-27 | 1977-12-27 | 1978-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |