US3281944A
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Vernier adjustment
Assignee: Micromatic Hone Corp
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Filing: 1964-08-28
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Granted: 1966-11-01
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Expires: 1984-08-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W Youngblood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 20:40
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B35/00; G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/20
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
IN A MEASURING APPARATUS IN WHICH THE RELATIVE DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO GAUGING MEMBERS IS USED AS AN INDICATION OF A MEASURED DIMENSION AND INCLUDING SENSING MEANS FOR SENSING SAID RELATIVE DISTANCE AND FOR PROVIDING SAID INDICATION AND IN WHICH ONE OF THE GAUGING MEMBERS INCLUDES A DEVICE FOR ACCURATELY, SELECTIVELY PREADJUSTING THAT RELATIVE DISTANCE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: A FIXED BASE STRUCTURE LOCATED ON AND IMMOVABLY FIXED TO THE ONE GAUGING MEMBER, A LONGITUDINALLY EXTEDNING, MOVABLE BASE MEMBER SPACED FROM AND GENERALLY OVERLAPPING SAID FIXED BASE STRUCTURE, CONNECTING MEANS RESILIENTLY, PIVOTABLY CONNECTING ONE END OF SAID MOVABLE BASE MEMBER TO SAID FIXED BASE STRUCTURE FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID MOVABLE BASE MEMBER TOWARDS OR AWAY FROM SAID FIXED BASE STURCTURE AND HENCE TOWARDS OR AWAY FORM THE OTHER GAUGING MEMBER, ADJUSTMENT MEANS CONNECTING THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID MOVABLE BASE MEMBER TO SAID FIXED BASE STRUCTURE COMPRISING AN ADJUSTMENT BOLT HAVING FIRST
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
IN A MEASURING APPARATUS IN WHICH THE RELATIVE DISTANCE BETWEEN TWO GAUGING MEMBERS IS USED AS AN INDICATION OF A MEASURED DIMENSION AND INCLUDING SENSING MEANS FOR SENSING SAID RELATIVE DISTANCE AND FOR PROVIDING SAID INDICATION AND IN WHICH ONE OF THE GAUGING MEMBERS INCLUDES A DEVICE FOR ACCURATELY, SELECTIVELY PREADJUSTING THAT RELATIVE DISTANCE, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING: A FIXED BASE STRUCTURE LOCATED ON AND IMMOVABLY FIXED TO THE ONE GAUGING MEMBER, A LONGITUDINALLY EXTEDNING, MOVABLE BASE MEMBER SPACED FROM AND GENERALLY OVERLAPPING SAID FIXED BASE STRUCTURE, CONNECTING MEANS RESILIENTLY, PIVOTABLY CONNECTING ONE END OF SAID MOVABLE BASE MEMBER TO SAID FIXED BASE STRUCTURE FOR MOVEMENT OF SAID MOVABLE BASE MEMBER TOWARDS OR AWAY FROM SAID FIXED BASE STURCTURE AND HENCE TOWARDS OR AWAY FORM THE OTHER GAUGING MEMBER, ADJUSTMENT MEANS CONNECTING THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID MOVABLE BASE MEMBER TO SAID FIXED BASE STRUCTURE COMPRISING AN ADJUSTMENT BOLT HAVING FIRST
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) | 1969-10-31 | 1970-05-02 | 1970-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-31 | 1974-05-02 | 1974-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-31 | 1978-05-02 | 1978-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |