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Sonic driving system for bendable lines
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-01
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Granted: 1967-09-05
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Expires: 1985-02-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Albert G Bodine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:26
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B19/00; E21B19/12; E21B19/22; E21B7/00; E21B7/04; E21B7/046; E21B7/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
85 words
A DEVICE FOR DRIVING A BENDABLE ELONGATED LINE THROUGH THE GROUND COMPRISING GUIDE MEANS FOR BENDING SAID LINE TO CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL THEREOF FROM A FIRST INITIAL DIRECTION TO A SECOND FINAL DIRECTION, MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID LINE IN SAID INITIAL DIRECTION, AND SONIC OSCILLATOR MEANS FOR VIBRATING SAID LINE TO BOTH FLUIDIZE THE GROUND THROUGH WHICH SAID LINE IS BEING DRIVEN AND TO STRESS RELIEVE THE MATERIAL FROM WHICH SAID LINE IS FABRICATED SO AS TO FACILITATE THE BENDING OF SAID LINE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
85 words
A DEVICE FOR DRIVING A BENDABLE ELONGATED LINE THROUGH THE GROUND COMPRISING GUIDE MEANS FOR BENDING SAID LINE TO CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF TRAVEL THEREOF FROM A FIRST INITIAL DIRECTION TO A SECOND FINAL DIRECTION, MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID LINE IN SAID INITIAL DIRECTION, AND SONIC OSCILLATOR MEANS FOR VIBRATING SAID LINE TO BOTH FLUIDIZE THE GROUND THROUGH WHICH SAID LINE IS BEING DRIVEN AND TO STRESS RELIEVE THE MATERIAL FROM WHICH SAID LINE IS FABRICATED SO AS TO FACILITATE THE BENDING OF SAID LINE.
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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) | 1970-09-04 | 1971-03-06 | 1971-09-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-04 | 1975-03-06 | 1975-09-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-04 | 1979-03-06 | 1979-09-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |