US3267254A
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Combination transformer unit and soldering iron stand
Assignee: Weller Electric Corp
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Filing: 1964-03-31
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1984-03-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl E Weller
- 👤 Donald R Fegley
- 👤 Alden J Brassaw
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:37
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01F; H01F27/00; H01F27/40; B; B23; B23K; B23K3/00; B23K3/02; B23K3/027
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
A SUPPORTING STAND FOR ELECTRICALLY HEATED DEVICES HAVING AN ELONGATED WORK PORTION ADAPTED TO BE ELECTRICALLY HEATED AND A HANDLE RIGIDLY AFFIXED THERETO HAVING A CIRCULAR CROSS SECTION END PORTION OF LARGE DIAMETER THAN THE WORK PORTION IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THE LATTER, THE STAND COMPRISING A RIGID BASE MEMBER HAVING A FLAT BOTTOM SURFACE AND A SECOND FLAT SURFACE PORTION, A SUBASSEMBLY FOR RECEIVING THE WORK PORTION OF THE ELECTRICALLY HEATED DEVICE AND SUPPORTING THE SAME ALONG A SELECTED UPWARDLY INCLINED AXIS SIMULATING THE USE ATTITUDE THEREOF AND SHIELDED AGAINST CONTACT WITH EXTERIOR OBJECTS COMPRISING A HELICAL COIL SPRING OF GREATER AXIAL LENGTH AND DIAMETER THAN SAID WORK PORTION HAVING A MOUNTED EXTENSION AT THE LOWER END THEREOF PROVIDING PLURAL CONTACT POINTS LYING IN A SINGLE PLANE TO BE SECURED TO SAID BASE MEMBER AGAINST SAID SECOND FLAT SURFACE PORTION AND THEREBY POSITION THE COIL SPRING ABOUT SAID UPWARDLY INCLINED AXIS, AND AN ANNULAR COLLET MEMBER SECURED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID COIL SPRING IN COAXIAL ALIGNMENT THEREWITH HAVING A CONSTRICTED EXIT OPENING FOR PASSAGE THERETHROUGH
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
A SUPPORTING STAND FOR ELECTRICALLY HEATED DEVICES HAVING AN ELONGATED WORK PORTION ADAPTED TO BE ELECTRICALLY HEATED AND A HANDLE RIGIDLY AFFIXED THERETO HAVING A CIRCULAR CROSS SECTION END PORTION OF LARGE DIAMETER THAN THE WORK PORTION IMMEDIATELY ADJACENT THE LATTER, THE STAND COMPRISING A RIGID BASE MEMBER HAVING A FLAT BOTTOM SURFACE AND A SECOND FLAT SURFACE PORTION, A SUBASSEMBLY FOR RECEIVING THE WORK PORTION OF THE ELECTRICALLY HEATED DEVICE AND SUPPORTING THE SAME ALONG A SELECTED UPWARDLY INCLINED AXIS SIMULATING THE USE ATTITUDE THEREOF AND SHIELDED AGAINST CONTACT WITH EXTERIOR OBJECTS COMPRISING A HELICAL COIL SPRING OF GREATER AXIAL LENGTH AND DIAMETER THAN SAID WORK PORTION HAVING A MOUNTED EXTENSION AT THE LOWER END THEREOF PROVIDING PLURAL CONTACT POINTS LYING IN A SINGLE PLANE TO BE SECURED TO SAID BASE MEMBER AGAINST SAID SECOND FLAT SURFACE PORTION AND THEREBY POSITION THE COIL SPRING ABOUT SAID UPWARDLY INCLINED AXIS, AND AN ANNULAR COLLET MEMBER SECURED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID COIL SPRING IN COAXIAL ALIGNMENT THEREWITH HAVING A CONSTRICTED EXIT OPENING FOR PASSAGE THERETHROUGH
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 |