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US3308584A
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Highway guide post
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-23
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Granted: 1967-03-14
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Expires: 1983-05-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William G Graham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 05:11
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01F; E01F9/00; E01F9/60; E01F9/623; E01F9/631; E01F9/638; E01F9/635
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
140 words
A BALL AND SOCKET CONNECTOR FOR A HIGHWAY GUIDE POST, COMPOSED OF TWO HALVES, EACH HALF HAVING A SPHERICAL SURFACE ADAPTED TO MATE WITH AND SLIDE ON THE SPHERICAL SURFACE OF THE OTHER, EACH OF SAID HALVES HAVING HOLES FORMED THEREIN THAT ARE TRANSVERSE SUCH SURFACES, EACH HOLE IN ONE HALF BEING ALIGNED WITH A HOLE IN THE OTHER HALF IN PAIRS OF HOLES, THE INNER ONE OF SAID HALVES FORMED WITH AN INTERIOR SPACE, EACH OF SAID PAIRS OF HOLES EXTENDING RADIALLY OF SAID SURFACES AND THRU SAID HALVES FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE OUTER HALF TO SAID INTERIOR SPACE SO THAT EACH SUCH PAIR OF HOLES FORMS A HOLE THAT IS BLIND INTERIORLY OF SAID CONNECTOR, AND A FRANGIBLE RIVET EXTENDING THRU EACH OF SAID PAIR OF HOLES TO SECURE SAID HALVES TOGETHER AND TO IMPEDE SUCH SLIDING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
140 words
A BALL AND SOCKET CONNECTOR FOR A HIGHWAY GUIDE POST, COMPOSED OF TWO HALVES, EACH HALF HAVING A SPHERICAL SURFACE ADAPTED TO MATE WITH AND SLIDE ON THE SPHERICAL SURFACE OF THE OTHER, EACH OF SAID HALVES HAVING HOLES FORMED THEREIN THAT ARE TRANSVERSE SUCH SURFACES, EACH HOLE IN ONE HALF BEING ALIGNED WITH A HOLE IN THE OTHER HALF IN PAIRS OF HOLES, THE INNER ONE OF SAID HALVES FORMED WITH AN INTERIOR SPACE, EACH OF SAID PAIRS OF HOLES EXTENDING RADIALLY OF SAID SURFACES AND THRU SAID HALVES FROM THE EXTERIOR OF THE OUTER HALF TO SAID INTERIOR SPACE SO THAT EACH SUCH PAIR OF HOLES FORMS A HOLE THAT IS BLIND INTERIORLY OF SAID CONNECTOR, AND A FRANGIBLE RIVET EXTENDING THRU EACH OF SAID PAIR OF HOLES TO SECURE SAID HALVES TOGETHER AND TO IMPEDE SUCH SLIDING.
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) | 1970-03-13 | 1970-09-12 | 1971-03-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-03-13 | 1974-09-12 | 1975-03-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-03-13 | 1978-09-12 | 1979-03-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |