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Workpiece positioning structure
Assignee: Houdaille Industries Inc
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Filing: 1963-04-05
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1983-04-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniels Dennis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-09 04:03
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D43/00; B21D43/003; B21D28/00; B21D28/02; B21D28/04; B23; B23Q; B23Q3/00; B23Q3/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A STRUCTURE FOR ACCURATELY POSITIONING A WORKPIECE IN RELATION TO A PREDETERMINED REFERENCE POINT, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) AN ELONGATED RIGID MEMBER HAVING GRADUATIONS RELATED TO THE DISTANCE TO SAID REFERENCE POINT; (B) AN ELONGATED STOP-SUPPORT BAR; (C) MEANS SUPPORTING SAID STOP-SUPPORT BAR ON SAID RIGID MEMBER IN A MANNER ENABLING SAID STOP-SUPPORT BAR TO BE FREELY MOVED ENDWISE THEREON; AND (D) A WORKPIECE-LOCATING STOP CLAMPABLE TO SAID STOPSUPPORT BAR AND MOVABLE THEREWITH TO A SELECTED EFFECTIVE DISTANCE FROM SAID REFERENCE POINT, SAID STOP ALSO BEING CLAMPABLE TO SAID RIGID MEMBER AND, WHEN UNCLAMPED FROM SAID STOP-SUPPORT BAR, FORMING A PART OF SAID SUPPORTING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A STRUCTURE FOR ACCURATELY POSITIONING A WORKPIECE IN RELATION TO A PREDETERMINED REFERENCE POINT, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) AN ELONGATED RIGID MEMBER HAVING GRADUATIONS RELATED TO THE DISTANCE TO SAID REFERENCE POINT; (B) AN ELONGATED STOP-SUPPORT BAR; (C) MEANS SUPPORTING SAID STOP-SUPPORT BAR ON SAID RIGID MEMBER IN A MANNER ENABLING SAID STOP-SUPPORT BAR TO BE FREELY MOVED ENDWISE THEREON; AND (D) A WORKPIECE-LOCATING STOP CLAMPABLE TO SAID STOPSUPPORT BAR AND MOVABLE THEREWITH TO A SELECTED EFFECTIVE DISTANCE FROM SAID REFERENCE POINT, SAID STOP ALSO BEING CLAMPABLE TO SAID RIGID MEMBER AND, WHEN UNCLAMPED FROM SAID STOP-SUPPORT BAR, FORMING A PART OF SAID SUPPORTING MEANS.
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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) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |