US3270427A
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Thread gage setting or clamping device
Assignee: JOHNSON GAGE CO
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Filing: 1963-08-05
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1983-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stanley G Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 17:19
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/38; G01B3/40; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T279/00; Y10T279/15
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A THREAD GAGE SETTING AND CLAMPING DEVICE COMPRISING A FRAME MEMBER, A COOPERATING MEMBER, EACH MEMBER HAVING A SCREW THREAD OF THE SAME SIZE AND PITCH AND WITH THEIR AXES IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT, MOUNTING MEANS CARRIED BY THE FRAME MEMBER TO MOUNT THE COOPERATING MEMBER THEREON SOLELY FOR ROTATION ON THE THREAD AXIS AS A CENTER, FRICTION MEANS CARRIED BY THE FRAME MEMBER AND ENGAGING THE COOPERATING MEMBER AND APPLYING A FRICTIONAL DRAG OF A FIXED AMOUNT ON THE COOPERATING MEMBER AGAINST RELATIVE ROTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE FRAME MEMBER AND IN ALL ROTARY POSITIONS, AND THE FRICTIONAL DRAG BEING OF THE ORDER OF THREE INCH POUNDS FOR A THREAD OF A QUARTER OF AN INCH IN SIZE AND BEING PROGRESSIVELY GREATER FOR LARGER DIAMETERS, AND CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED SCREW ADJUSTING MEANS CARRIED BY THE FRAME MEMBER AND ENGAGING THE PERIPHERIES OF THE TWO MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A THREAD GAGE SETTING AND CLAMPING DEVICE COMPRISING A FRAME MEMBER, A COOPERATING MEMBER, EACH MEMBER HAVING A SCREW THREAD OF THE SAME SIZE AND PITCH AND WITH THEIR AXES IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT, MOUNTING MEANS CARRIED BY THE FRAME MEMBER TO MOUNT THE COOPERATING MEMBER THEREON SOLELY FOR ROTATION ON THE THREAD AXIS AS A CENTER, FRICTION MEANS CARRIED BY THE FRAME MEMBER AND ENGAGING THE COOPERATING MEMBER AND APPLYING A FRICTIONAL DRAG OF A FIXED AMOUNT ON THE COOPERATING MEMBER AGAINST RELATIVE ROTATION WITH RESPECT TO THE FRAME MEMBER AND IN ALL ROTARY POSITIONS, AND THE FRICTIONAL DRAG BEING OF THE ORDER OF THREE INCH POUNDS FOR A THREAD OF A QUARTER OF AN INCH IN SIZE AND BEING PROGRESSIVELY GREATER FOR LARGER DIAMETERS, AND CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED SCREW ADJUSTING MEANS CARRIED BY THE FRAME MEMBER AND ENGAGING THE PERIPHERIES OF THE TWO MEMBERS.
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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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |