US3318629A
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Tree-clamping jaws with deformable pads containing granular material
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-04-09
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Granted: 1967-05-09
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Expires: 1985-04-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Richard W Brandt
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:45
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01D; A01D46/00; A01D46/26; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S294/00; Y10S294/902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
A CLAMPING DEVICE FOR GRIPPING A TREE OR OTHER STRUCTURE COMPRISING: (A) A PAIR OF JAWS MOVABLE TOWARDS AND AWAY FROM ONE ANOTHER; (B) A FLEXIBLE AND PLIABLE CLOSED CONTAINER FOR EACH JAW; (C) MEANS FOR SECURING SAID CONTAINERS TO SAID JAWS; (D) SAID CONTAINERS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY FILLED WITH A LOOSE MATERIAL OF GRANULAR LIKE CONFIGURATION; (E) SAID CONTAINERS CONFORMING TO THE CONTOUR OF AN OBJECT TO BE GRIPPED AS SAID JAWS MOVE TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER, SAID CONTAINERS CONTINUING TO CONFORM TO THE CONTOUR OF SAID OBJECT UNTIL THE CONSTRICTIVE PRESSURE OF THE CONTAINER UPON THE GRANULAR MATERIAL CAUSES THE GRANULES OF SAID MATERIAL TO ENGAGE ONE ANOTHER AND REACT AS A SOLID UPON SAID OBJECT CONTEMPORANEOUS WITH SAID MATERIAL HAVING ASSUMED THE CONTOUR OF SAID OBJECT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
A CLAMPING DEVICE FOR GRIPPING A TREE OR OTHER STRUCTURE COMPRISING: (A) A PAIR OF JAWS MOVABLE TOWARDS AND AWAY FROM ONE ANOTHER; (B) A FLEXIBLE AND PLIABLE CLOSED CONTAINER FOR EACH JAW; (C) MEANS FOR SECURING SAID CONTAINERS TO SAID JAWS; (D) SAID CONTAINERS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY FILLED WITH A LOOSE MATERIAL OF GRANULAR LIKE CONFIGURATION; (E) SAID CONTAINERS CONFORMING TO THE CONTOUR OF AN OBJECT TO BE GRIPPED AS SAID JAWS MOVE TOWARDS ONE ANOTHER, SAID CONTAINERS CONTINUING TO CONFORM TO THE CONTOUR OF SAID OBJECT UNTIL THE CONSTRICTIVE PRESSURE OF THE CONTAINER UPON THE GRANULAR MATERIAL CAUSES THE GRANULES OF SAID MATERIAL TO ENGAGE ONE ANOTHER AND REACT AS A SOLID UPON SAID OBJECT CONTEMPORANEOUS WITH SAID MATERIAL HAVING ASSUMED THE CONTOUR OF SAID OBJECT.
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) | 1970-05-08 | 1970-11-07 | 1971-05-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-05-08 | 1974-11-07 | 1975-05-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-05-08 | 1978-11-07 | 1979-05-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |