US3305995A
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Method of mounting metal sheets
Assignee: Conch International Methane Ltd
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Filing: 1964-11-20
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Granted: 1967-02-28
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Expires: 1984-11-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Armstrong Edward
- 👤 Jackson Robert Glover
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 21:32
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F13/00; E04F13/07; E04F13/08; E04F13/0801; E04F13/0832; E04F13/0833; E04F13/0835; E04F13/0837; F; F16; F16B; F16B5/00; F16B5/02; F17; F17C; F17C13/00; F17C13/004; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/955; Y10S411/965; Y10S411/971; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49947; Y10T29/49948; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/75
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, (A) A METAL SHEET TO BE MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORTING STRUCTURE, SAID SHEET HAVING AN APERTURE THEREIN, (B) A SUPPORTING PLATE RIGIDLY FASTENED TO SAID SUPPORTING STRUCTURE AND PROVIDING A SUPPORTING SURFACE FOR SAID SHEET, (C) A RECESS IN THE SURFACE OF SAID SUPPORTING PLATE, (D) SCREW THREAD MEANS FASTENER TO SAID SUPPORTING PLATE ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE FROM SAID SURFACE AND IN THE CENTER OF SAID RECESS, (E) A BOLT PASSING THROUGH THE APERTURE IN SAID SHEET, THE SIZE OF THE APERTURE BEING GREATER THAN THE CROSSSECTIONAL AREA OF THE SHANK OF THE BOLT, (F) PRESSURE MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BOLT AND DISTORTING A PORTION OF SAID SHEET AROUND SAID APERTURE INTO SAID RECESS IN THE SURFACE OF SAID SUPPORTING PLATE WHEN THE BOLT IS TIGHTENED TO PREVENT ANY FURTHER LATERAL SHIFTING OF THE SHEET.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-02-27 | 1970-08-29 | 1971-02-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-27 | 1974-08-29 | 1975-02-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-27 | 1978-08-29 | 1979-02-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |