US3341878A
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Hand finishing tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-14
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Granted: 1967-09-19
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Expires: 1985-06-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joel D Hubbard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 11:37
CPC Classifications
E; E04; E04F; E04F21/00; E04F21/02; E04F21/06; B; B25; B25B; B25B33/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
67 words
IN A HAND FINISHING TOOL, A FLEXIBLE BLADE HAVING A FACE SIDE AND A BACK SIDE, A FLEXIBLE RIB FORMED OF RESILIENT MATERIAL ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE BLADE AND NORMALLY SUPPORTING THE BLADE FACE IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION, SAID RIB PROVIDING A FINGER TIP WHEREBY THE USER''S HANDS MAY ACT TOGETHER IN UNISON TO FLEX THE BLADE FACE SIMULTANEOUSLY ALONG ITS TRANSVERSE AND LONGITUDINAL AXES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
67 words
IN A HAND FINISHING TOOL, A FLEXIBLE BLADE HAVING A FACE SIDE AND A BACK SIDE, A FLEXIBLE RIB FORMED OF RESILIENT MATERIAL ATTACHED TO THE BACK OF THE BLADE AND NORMALLY SUPPORTING THE BLADE FACE IN A PREDETERMINED POSITION, SAID RIB PROVIDING A FINGER TIP WHEREBY THE USER''S HANDS MAY ACT TOGETHER IN UNISON TO FLEX THE BLADE FACE SIMULTANEOUSLY ALONG ITS TRANSVERSE AND LONGITUDINAL AXES.
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) | 1970-09-18 | 1971-03-20 | 1971-09-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-18 | 1975-03-20 | 1975-09-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-18 | 1979-03-20 | 1979-09-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |