US3266361A
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Miter joint nail
Assignee: Metalcraft Corp
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Filing: 1963-08-09
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1983-08-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Arthur E Gravenhorst
- 👤 Jordan Robert Oakes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 06:06
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B15/00; A; A47; A47G; A47G1/00; A47G1/06; A47G1/10; A47G1/105; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/65
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A MITER JOINT NAIL FOR JOINING TOGETHER ADJACENT MOLDING STRIPS OF A PICTURE FRAME COMPRISING; AN INTEGRAL CHANNEL-SHAPED MEMBER HAVING A WEB SEGMENT AFFORDING A TOP AND BOTTOM SIDE AND A PAIR OF LEGS, SAID LEGS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID BOTTOM SIDE ONLY OF SAID WEB SEGMENT TO FIRMLY GRIP SAID MATERIAL FOR MAINTAINING SAID NAIL IN THE DESIRED ANGLE OF PENETRATION, A PLURALITY OF PENETRATING BLADES AT THE LEADING EDGES OF SAID MEMBER, AND MEANS ON SAID WEB SEGMENT FOR ACCOMMODATING MOLDING STRIP MATERIAL DISPLACED WHEN SAID NAIL IS OPERATIONALLY DRIVEN INTO SAID MOLDING STIPS, SAID WEB SEGMENT TAPERING AND DECREASING IN WIDTH FROM LEADING EDGE TO TRAILING EDGE, SAID LEGS AND SAID TAPERED WEB COACTING TO SECURELY DRAW SAID MOLDING STRIPS TOGETHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
A MITER JOINT NAIL FOR JOINING TOGETHER ADJACENT MOLDING STRIPS OF A PICTURE FRAME COMPRISING; AN INTEGRAL CHANNEL-SHAPED MEMBER HAVING A WEB SEGMENT AFFORDING A TOP AND BOTTOM SIDE AND A PAIR OF LEGS, SAID LEGS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID BOTTOM SIDE ONLY OF SAID WEB SEGMENT TO FIRMLY GRIP SAID MATERIAL FOR MAINTAINING SAID NAIL IN THE DESIRED ANGLE OF PENETRATION, A PLURALITY OF PENETRATING BLADES AT THE LEADING EDGES OF SAID MEMBER, AND MEANS ON SAID WEB SEGMENT FOR ACCOMMODATING MOLDING STRIP MATERIAL DISPLACED WHEN SAID NAIL IS OPERATIONALLY DRIVEN INTO SAID MOLDING STIPS, SAID WEB SEGMENT TAPERING AND DECREASING IN WIDTH FROM LEADING EDGE TO TRAILING EDGE, SAID LEGS AND SAID TAPERED WEB COACTING TO SECURELY DRAW SAID MOLDING STRIPS TOGETHER.
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 |