US3289506A
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Cutting-off machine for transverse cutting of tubes
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-05-18
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1984-05-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Morsbach Paul
- 👤 Leben Klaus
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 08:34
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23D; B23D25/00; B23D25/02; B23D25/04; B23D45/00; B23D45/12; B23D45/124; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T82/00; Y10T82/16; Y10T82/16131; Y10T82/16426; Y10T82/16967
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
APPARATUS FOR TRANSVERSE CUTTING OFF OF A LONGITUDINALLY ADVANCING TUBE COMPRISING: (A) A FRAME ENCIRCLING THE PATH OF SUCH TUBE AND BEING AXIALLY ADVANCEABLE THEREWITH; (B) A PALURALITY OF TUBE ENGAGING CLAWS ENCIRCLING THE PATH OF SUCH TUBE, PAIRS OF SAID CLAWS RIGIDLY CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER SO AS TO CRADLE A LONGITUDINAL PORTION OF SUCH TUBE; (C) A PAIR OF MOTOR DRIVEN CIRCULAR PLATE SUPPORTED IN ROLLER BEARINGS ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN SAID FRAME, TOGETHER WITH HYDRAULIC MEANS INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID CIRCULAR PLATES AND SAID TUBE ENGAGING CLAWS; (D) A CUTTING DEVICE WITH CUTTING MEMBER SUPPORTED IN SAID FRAME SO THAT ITS CUTTING MEMBER ENGAGES SUCH TUBE BETWEEN SAID PAIRS OF TUBE ENGAGING CLAWS; (E) ARTICULATED KNEES VERTICALLY ADJUSTING SAID FRAME WITH RESPECT TO A BASE UPON WHICH IT IS SUPPORTED, SO AS TO MAINTAIN LEVELING OF SAID FRAME AND SUCH TUBE, WHILE ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF SAID CUTTING DEVICE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
APPARATUS FOR TRANSVERSE CUTTING OFF OF A LONGITUDINALLY ADVANCING TUBE COMPRISING: (A) A FRAME ENCIRCLING THE PATH OF SUCH TUBE AND BEING AXIALLY ADVANCEABLE THEREWITH; (B) A PALURALITY OF TUBE ENGAGING CLAWS ENCIRCLING THE PATH OF SUCH TUBE, PAIRS OF SAID CLAWS RIGIDLY CONNECTED TO EACH OTHER SO AS TO CRADLE A LONGITUDINAL PORTION OF SUCH TUBE; (C) A PAIR OF MOTOR DRIVEN CIRCULAR PLATE SUPPORTED IN ROLLER BEARINGS ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN SAID FRAME, TOGETHER WITH HYDRAULIC MEANS INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID CIRCULAR PLATES AND SAID TUBE ENGAGING CLAWS; (D) A CUTTING DEVICE WITH CUTTING MEMBER SUPPORTED IN SAID FRAME SO THAT ITS CUTTING MEMBER ENGAGES SUCH TUBE BETWEEN SAID PAIRS OF TUBE ENGAGING CLAWS; (E) ARTICULATED KNEES VERTICALLY ADJUSTING SAID FRAME WITH RESPECT TO A BASE UPON WHICH IT IS SUPPORTED, SO AS TO MAINTAIN LEVELING OF SAID FRAME AND SUCH TUBE, WHILE ADJUSTING THE HEIGHT OF SAID CUTTING DEVICE.
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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |