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US3303727A
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Apparatus for drilling holes in balls
Assignee: Hoover Universal Inc
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Filing: 1964-09-29
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Granted: 1967-02-14
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Expires: 1984-09-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul J Hackbarth
- 👤 Jacob S Doty
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 15:03
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23B; B23B39/00; B23B39/16; B23B39/24; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/36; Y10T408/375; Y10T408/378; Y10T408/3784; Y10T408/38; Y10T408/3833
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
IN APPARATUS FOR FORMING HOLES IN BALLS, A BODY HAVING A PASSAGE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A BALL TO BE FORMED WITH HOLES, A BALL SUPPORTING MEMBER SLIDABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID BODY FOR MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION TRANSVERSELY OF SAID PASSAGE BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION IN SAID PASSAGE SUPPORTING A BALL TO BE DRILLED AND A SECOND POSITION TO ONE SIDE OF SAID PASSAGE, CLAMP MEANS MOVABLE TRANSVERSELY OF THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID BALL SUPPORTING MEMBER AND ENGAGEABLE WITH DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE SIDES OF A BALL SUPPORTED ON SAID BALL SUPPORTING MEMBER AND DISPOSED IN SAID PASSAGE, AND AXIALLY ALIGNED HOLE FORMING MEMBERS DISPOSED ON TRANSVERSELY OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID PASSAGE AND POSITIONED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH TRANSVERSELY OPPOSITE SIDES OF A BALL SUPPORTED ON SAID BALL SUPPORTING MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
IN APPARATUS FOR FORMING HOLES IN BALLS, A BODY HAVING A PASSAGE ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A BALL TO BE FORMED WITH HOLES, A BALL SUPPORTING MEMBER SLIDABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID BODY FOR MOVEMENT IN A DIRECTION TRANSVERSELY OF SAID PASSAGE BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION IN SAID PASSAGE SUPPORTING A BALL TO BE DRILLED AND A SECOND POSITION TO ONE SIDE OF SAID PASSAGE, CLAMP MEANS MOVABLE TRANSVERSELY OF THE DIRECTION OF MOVEMENT OF SAID BALL SUPPORTING MEMBER AND ENGAGEABLE WITH DIAMETRICALLY OPPOSITE SIDES OF A BALL SUPPORTED ON SAID BALL SUPPORTING MEMBER AND DISPOSED IN SAID PASSAGE, AND AXIALLY ALIGNED HOLE FORMING MEMBERS DISPOSED ON TRANSVERSELY OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID PASSAGE AND POSITIONED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH TRANSVERSELY OPPOSITE SIDES OF A BALL SUPPORTED ON SAID BALL SUPPORTING MEMBER.
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 |