US3303571A
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Apparatus for testing wheel mounted inflated tires
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-06-22
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Granted: 1967-02-14
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Expires: 1984-06-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William E Veals
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 16:02
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29D; B29D30/00; B29D30/06; B29D30/0601; B29D30/0633; G; G01; G01B; G01B7/00; G01B7/28; G01B7/287; G01M; G01M17/00; G01M17/007; G01M17/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
A DEVICE FOR TESTING WHEEL MOUNTED INFLATED TIRES COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A BASE, A YOKE SECURED TO SAID BASE AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY THEREFROM, SAID YOKE INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED AND PARALLEL SIDE ARMS AND A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL PORTION SPANNING THE LOWER ENDS OF SAID SIDE ARMS, A PLURALITY OF SPRING LOADED PROBES EXTENDING INWARDLY FROM SAID SIDE ARMS AND SAID HORIZONTAL PORTION, CONTACTING THE SURFACE OF THE TIRE BEING TESTED, AN INDICATOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO EACH OF SAID PROBES, A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY, SAID PROBES INCLUDING MEANS TO COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT BETWEEN SAID PROBES, SAID SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND SAID INDICATOR, UPON OUTWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID PROBES, THEREBY INDICATING AN INCREASE OF DIMENSION OF SAID TIRE IN CONTACT WITH SAID PROBES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
124 words
A DEVICE FOR TESTING WHEEL MOUNTED INFLATED TIRES COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A BASE, A YOKE SECURED TO SAID BASE AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY THEREFROM, SAID YOKE INCLUDING A PAIR OF SPACED AND PARALLEL SIDE ARMS AND A SUBSTANTIALLY HORIZONTAL PORTION SPANNING THE LOWER ENDS OF SAID SIDE ARMS, A PLURALITY OF SPRING LOADED PROBES EXTENDING INWARDLY FROM SAID SIDE ARMS AND SAID HORIZONTAL PORTION, CONTACTING THE SURFACE OF THE TIRE BEING TESTED, AN INDICATOR ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED TO EACH OF SAID PROBES, A SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY, SAID PROBES INCLUDING MEANS TO COMPLETE THE CIRCUIT BETWEEN SAID PROBES, SAID SOURCE OF ELECTRICAL ENERGY AND SAID INDICATOR, UPON OUTWARD MOVEMENT OF SAID PROBES, THEREBY INDICATING AN INCREASE OF DIMENSION OF SAID TIRE IN CONTACT WITH SAID PROBES.
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) | 1970-02-13 | 1970-08-15 | 1971-02-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-13 | 1974-08-15 | 1975-02-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-13 | 1978-08-15 | 1979-02-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |