US3266300A
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Apparatus for the ultrasonic testing of wheels
Assignee: United States Steel Corp
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Filing: 1963-11-07
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1983-11-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward T Graboski
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 04:27
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N29/00; G01N29/22; G01N29/26; G01N29/27
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
APPARATUS FOR THE ULTRASONIC TESTING OF WHEELS INCLUDING A TANK, A PAIR OF SPACED ROLLERS JOURNALED HORIZONTALLY IN SAID TANK AND ADAPTED BETWEEN THEM TO SUPPORT A WHEEL ROTATABLY IN A GENERALLY VERTICAL PLANE, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL BASE PLATE BETWEEN SAID ROLLERS, SPRING MEANS CONSTANTLY URGING SAID PLATE TOWARD THE POSITION OF A WHEEL RESTING ON SAID ROLLERS, POSTS UPSTANDING ON SAID PLATE, ROLLERS JOURNALED ON SAID POSTS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID WHEEL AND MAINTAIN A FIXED SPACING BETWEEN IT AND SAID PLATE, SAID PLATE HAVING A VERTICAL EXTENSION, VERTICAL WAYS IN SAID TANK, MEANS ON SAID EXTENSION ENGAGING SAID WAYS TO GUIDE VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF SAID PLATE, AND A TRANSDUCER MOUNTED ON SAID PLATE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
APPARATUS FOR THE ULTRASONIC TESTING OF WHEELS INCLUDING A TANK, A PAIR OF SPACED ROLLERS JOURNALED HORIZONTALLY IN SAID TANK AND ADAPTED BETWEEN THEM TO SUPPORT A WHEEL ROTATABLY IN A GENERALLY VERTICAL PLANE, THE COMBINATION THEREWITH OF A GENERALLY HORIZONTAL BASE PLATE BETWEEN SAID ROLLERS, SPRING MEANS CONSTANTLY URGING SAID PLATE TOWARD THE POSITION OF A WHEEL RESTING ON SAID ROLLERS, POSTS UPSTANDING ON SAID PLATE, ROLLERS JOURNALED ON SAID POSTS ADAPTED TO ENGAGE SAID WHEEL AND MAINTAIN A FIXED SPACING BETWEEN IT AND SAID PLATE, SAID PLATE HAVING A VERTICAL EXTENSION, VERTICAL WAYS IN SAID TANK, MEANS ON SAID EXTENSION ENGAGING SAID WAYS TO GUIDE VERTICAL MOVEMENT OF SAID PLATE, AND A TRANSDUCER MOUNTED ON SAID PLATE.
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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |