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US3285636A
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Joint in timbers
Assignee: Potlatch Forests Inc
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Filing: 1964-06-04
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Granted: 1966-11-15
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Expires: 1984-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Robert J Hoyle
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:09
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04B; E04B1/00; E04B1/18; E04B1/26; E04B1/2604; E04B2001/2644; E04B2001/2648; E04B2001/2672; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
A JOINT IN ADJACENT WOODEN TIMBERS, COMPRISING: A FIRST METAL PLATE EMBEDDED AND SECURED IN ONE TIMBER AND PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FROM A SURFACE THEREOF; A SECOND METAL PLATE EMBEDDED AND SECURED IN A SECOND TIMBER HAING A COMPLEMENTARY SURFACE ADJACENT TO SAID SURFACE OF SAID ONE TIMBER, SAID SECOND METAL PLATE BEING RECESSED BEYOND SAID COMPLEMENTARY SURFACE AT A LOCATION ADAPTED TO BE LOCATED DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO SAID FIRST PLATE, SAID SECOND TIMBER BEING RECESSED ADJACENT SAID SECOND PLATE SO AS TO RECEIVE THEREIN SAID FIRST PLATE; AND MEANS JOINING SAID PLATES ADAPTED TO FIX SAID PLATES RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER AFTER POSITIONING SAID TIMBERS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
A JOINT IN ADJACENT WOODEN TIMBERS, COMPRISING: A FIRST METAL PLATE EMBEDDED AND SECURED IN ONE TIMBER AND PROJECTING OUTWARDLY FROM A SURFACE THEREOF; A SECOND METAL PLATE EMBEDDED AND SECURED IN A SECOND TIMBER HAING A COMPLEMENTARY SURFACE ADJACENT TO SAID SURFACE OF SAID ONE TIMBER, SAID SECOND METAL PLATE BEING RECESSED BEYOND SAID COMPLEMENTARY SURFACE AT A LOCATION ADAPTED TO BE LOCATED DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO SAID FIRST PLATE, SAID SECOND TIMBER BEING RECESSED ADJACENT SAID SECOND PLATE SO AS TO RECEIVE THEREIN SAID FIRST PLATE; AND MEANS JOINING SAID PLATES ADAPTED TO FIX SAID PLATES RELATIVE TO ONE ANOTHER AFTER POSITIONING SAID TIMBERS
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) | 1969-11-14 | 1970-05-16 | 1970-11-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-14 | 1974-05-16 | 1974-11-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-14 | 1978-05-16 | 1978-11-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |