US3298663A
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Fence stretcher
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-11-30
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Granted: 1967-01-17
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Expires: 1985-11-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Dale H Hextell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 03:53
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B25/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
197 words
A FENCE STRETCHER FOR STRETCHING A FENCE OR THE LIKE HAVING A RUN OF CHAIN WITH RESPECT TO A POINT OF ANCHORING ALIGNED THEREWITH COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, AN ACTUATOR HAVING A CYLINDER AND RAM PROVIDING FIRST AND SECOND MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS AT THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE ACTUATOR, MEANS FOR CONNECTING THE FIRST CONNECTION TO THE POINT OF ANCHORING, MEANS INCLUDING A DISENGAGEABLE HOOK FOR CONNECTING THE SECOND CONNECTION TO THE RUN OF CHAIN, MEANS INCLUDING A VALVE FOR APPLYING PRESSURE FLUID TO THE ACTUATOR FOR CONTRACTING THE SAME TO PULL ON THE CHAIN WHEN THE VALVE IS TURNED ON, A STAY BAR ANCHORED TO THE FIRST CONNECTION AND HAVING A THIRD CONNECTION AT ITS END IN THE REGION OF THE SECOND CONNECTION, MEANS INCLUDING A SECOND DISENGAGEABLE HOOK FOR CONNECTING THE THIRD CONNECTION TO THE RUN OF CHAIN SO THAT WHEN THE VALVE IS TURNED OFF THE CHAIN IS SUSTAININGLY HELD BY THE SECOND HOOK PERMITTING THE RAM TO BE EXTENDED AND THE FIRST HOOK TO BE REHOOKED AT A SUCCESSIVE POSITION ALONG THE RUN OF CHAIN AND SO THAT UPON REPETITION THEREOF THE FENCE MAY BE ADVANCED A DISTANCE SUBSTANTIALLY EXCEEDING THE STROKE OF THE RAM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
197 words
A FENCE STRETCHER FOR STRETCHING A FENCE OR THE LIKE HAVING A RUN OF CHAIN WITH RESPECT TO A POINT OF ANCHORING ALIGNED THEREWITH COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, AN ACTUATOR HAVING A CYLINDER AND RAM PROVIDING FIRST AND SECOND MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS AT THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF THE ACTUATOR, MEANS FOR CONNECTING THE FIRST CONNECTION TO THE POINT OF ANCHORING, MEANS INCLUDING A DISENGAGEABLE HOOK FOR CONNECTING THE SECOND CONNECTION TO THE RUN OF CHAIN, MEANS INCLUDING A VALVE FOR APPLYING PRESSURE FLUID TO THE ACTUATOR FOR CONTRACTING THE SAME TO PULL ON THE CHAIN WHEN THE VALVE IS TURNED ON, A STAY BAR ANCHORED TO THE FIRST CONNECTION AND HAVING A THIRD CONNECTION AT ITS END IN THE REGION OF THE SECOND CONNECTION, MEANS INCLUDING A SECOND DISENGAGEABLE HOOK FOR CONNECTING THE THIRD CONNECTION TO THE RUN OF CHAIN SO THAT WHEN THE VALVE IS TURNED OFF THE CHAIN IS SUSTAININGLY HELD BY THE SECOND HOOK PERMITTING THE RAM TO BE EXTENDED AND THE FIRST HOOK TO BE REHOOKED AT A SUCCESSIVE POSITION ALONG THE RUN OF CHAIN AND SO THAT UPON REPETITION THEREOF THE FENCE MAY BE ADVANCED A DISTANCE SUBSTANTIALLY EXCEEDING THE STROKE OF THE RAM.
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) | 1970-01-16 | 1970-07-18 | 1971-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-16 | 1974-07-18 | 1975-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-16 | 1978-07-18 | 1979-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |