US3340720A
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Automobile repair tool
Assignee: Guy Chart Tools Ltd
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Filing: 1964-11-30
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1984-11-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Chartier Guy Norman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 23:02
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21D; B21D1/00; B21D1/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S72/00; Y10S72/705
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
IN A MACHINE TOOL FOR THE STRAIGHTENING AND REPAIR OF METAL STRUCTURES, THE COMBINATION OF, A BASE; A COLUMN VERTICALLY MOUNTED ON SAID BASE; CARRIAGE MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTED AND SELECTIVELY POSITIONABLE ON SAID COLUMN; POWER MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE; POWER TRANSMITTING MEANS TO SAID MACHINE TOOL TO MAINTAIN AN APPLIED AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTABLE TO THE METAL STRUCTURE; FIRST LOCKING MEANS FOR DETACHABLY SECURING SAID POWER TRANSMITTING MEANS TO SAID POWER MEANS AND SECOND LOCKING MEANS FOR RELEASABLY LOCKING SAID POWER TRANSMITTING MEANS TO SAID MACHINE TOOL TO MAINTAIN AN APPLIED FORCE WHEN THE POWER TRANSMITTING MEANS IS TEMPORARILY DISCONNECTED FROM SAID POWER MEANS; ADJUSTABLE BRACE MEANS MOUNTED ON THE TOOL ADAPTED TO STABILIZE AND ANCHOR THE STRUCTURE AGAINST BODILY MOVEMENT IN THE DIRECTION OF THE FORCES APPLIED BY THE POWER MEANS THROUGH THE POWER TRANSMITTING MEANS WHEREBY THE DAMAGED STRUCTURE IS RESTORED SUBSTANTIALLY TO ITS ORIGINAL SHAPE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
IN A MACHINE TOOL FOR THE STRAIGHTENING AND REPAIR OF METAL STRUCTURES, THE COMBINATION OF, A BASE; A COLUMN VERTICALLY MOUNTED ON SAID BASE; CARRIAGE MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTED AND SELECTIVELY POSITIONABLE ON SAID COLUMN; POWER MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE; POWER TRANSMITTING MEANS TO SAID MACHINE TOOL TO MAINTAIN AN APPLIED AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTABLE TO THE METAL STRUCTURE; FIRST LOCKING MEANS FOR DETACHABLY SECURING SAID POWER TRANSMITTING MEANS TO SAID POWER MEANS AND SECOND LOCKING MEANS FOR RELEASABLY LOCKING SAID POWER TRANSMITTING MEANS TO SAID MACHINE TOOL TO MAINTAIN AN APPLIED FORCE WHEN THE POWER TRANSMITTING MEANS IS TEMPORARILY DISCONNECTED FROM SAID POWER MEANS; ADJUSTABLE BRACE MEANS MOUNTED ON THE TOOL ADAPTED TO STABILIZE AND ANCHOR THE STRUCTURE AGAINST BODILY MOVEMENT IN THE DIRECTION OF THE FORCES APPLIED BY THE POWER MEANS THROUGH THE POWER TRANSMITTING MEANS WHEREBY THE DAMAGED STRUCTURE IS RESTORED SUBSTANTIALLY TO ITS ORIGINAL SHAPE.
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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |