US3262723A
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Finger jointing of lumber
Assignee: University of Washington
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Filing: 1961-05-29
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Granted: 1966-07-26
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Expires: 1981-05-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Melvin D Strickler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:38
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27M; B27M3/00; B27M3/0013; B27M3/002; B27D; B27D1/00; B27D1/10; B27F; B27F1/00; B27F1/16; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/47; Y10T403/70; Y10T403/7045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A JOINT FORMED BETWEEN THE ENDS OF TWO ALIGNED FIBROUS WOODEN BOARDS OF LONGITUDINALLY GRAINED LUMBER HAVING LONGITUDINALLY SIDES COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF LATERALLY COMPRESSED FIBROUS FINGERS FORMED ACROSS OPPOSING END OF THE BOARDS AT COMLENMENTARY STAGGERED POSITIONS, SAID FINGERS INCLUDING SIDES ORIENTED AT ACUTE ANGLES RELATIVE TO THE LONGITUDINAL SIDES OF THE BOARDS, SAID FINGERS HAVING LATERALLY COMPRESSED FIBERS DISPOSED AT AN ANGLE TO THE LONGITUDINALLY SIDES OF THE BOARDS AND EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE SIDES OF THE FINGERS, THE FINGERS OF THE TWO BOARDS BEING LOCATED IN INTERMESHING SIDE BY SIDE POSITIONS ACROSS THE RESPECTIVE OPPOSING ENDS THEREOF; AND BONDING MEANS APPLIED TO THE SURFACES OF SAID FINGERS ADAPTED TO PERMANENTLY SECURE THE ADJACENT FINGERS OF THE TWO BOARDS IN SAID INTERMESHING SIDE BY SIDE POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A JOINT FORMED BETWEEN THE ENDS OF TWO ALIGNED FIBROUS WOODEN BOARDS OF LONGITUDINALLY GRAINED LUMBER HAVING LONGITUDINALLY SIDES COMPRISING: A PLURALITY OF LATERALLY COMPRESSED FIBROUS FINGERS FORMED ACROSS OPPOSING END OF THE BOARDS AT COMLENMENTARY STAGGERED POSITIONS, SAID FINGERS INCLUDING SIDES ORIENTED AT ACUTE ANGLES RELATIVE TO THE LONGITUDINAL SIDES OF THE BOARDS, SAID FINGERS HAVING LATERALLY COMPRESSED FIBERS DISPOSED AT AN ANGLE TO THE LONGITUDINALLY SIDES OF THE BOARDS AND EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE SIDES OF THE FINGERS, THE FINGERS OF THE TWO BOARDS BEING LOCATED IN INTERMESHING SIDE BY SIDE POSITIONS ACROSS THE RESPECTIVE OPPOSING ENDS THEREOF; AND BONDING MEANS APPLIED TO THE SURFACES OF SAID FINGERS ADAPTED TO PERMANENTLY SECURE THE ADJACENT FINGERS OF THE TWO BOARDS IN SAID INTERMESHING SIDE BY SIDE POSITIONS.
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) | 1969-07-25 | 1970-01-24 | 1970-07-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-25 | 1974-01-24 | 1974-07-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-25 | 1978-01-24 | 1978-07-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |