US3344653A
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Impact tool triggering force tester
Assignee: VALCO PRODUCTS DEV Inc
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Filing: 1965-04-21
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Granted: 1967-10-03
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Expires: 1985-04-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Russell E Benner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 23:11
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25D; B25D5/00; B25D5/02; G; G01; G01N; G01N3/00; G01N3/30; G01N3/307
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
TEST APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE RELEASE FORCE OF A TRIGGERED MECHANISM WHICH IMPOSES A MUTATIVE FORCE UPON A WORKPIECE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A MECHANICALLY DEFORMABLE GAUGE FOR REGISTERING A MAXIMUM FORCE ENCOUNTERED, MEANS FOR GRADUALLY FORCING SAID TRIGGERED MECHANISM AGAINST SAID GAUGE TO DEFORM SAID GAUGE, AND IMPACT ABSORBING MEANS INTERMEDIATE SAID MECHANISM AND SAID GAUGE FOR FILTERING OUT THE MUTATIVE CHANGE FOR FORCE PRODUCED WHEN SAID MECHANISM IS TRIGGERED TO THEREBY PRODUCED A MAXIMUM READING ON SAID GUAGE IDENTIFYING THE RELEASE FORCE REQUIRED TO OVERCOME THE TRIGGER MECHANISM WITHOUT MODIFICATION BY THE RELEASED MUTATIVE FORCE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
TEST APPARATUS FOR DETERMINING THE RELEASE FORCE OF A TRIGGERED MECHANISM WHICH IMPOSES A MUTATIVE FORCE UPON A WORKPIECE COMPRISING IN COMBINATION, A MECHANICALLY DEFORMABLE GAUGE FOR REGISTERING A MAXIMUM FORCE ENCOUNTERED, MEANS FOR GRADUALLY FORCING SAID TRIGGERED MECHANISM AGAINST SAID GAUGE TO DEFORM SAID GAUGE, AND IMPACT ABSORBING MEANS INTERMEDIATE SAID MECHANISM AND SAID GAUGE FOR FILTERING OUT THE MUTATIVE CHANGE FOR FORCE PRODUCED WHEN SAID MECHANISM IS TRIGGERED TO THEREBY PRODUCED A MAXIMUM READING ON SAID GUAGE IDENTIFYING THE RELEASE FORCE REQUIRED TO OVERCOME THE TRIGGER MECHANISM WITHOUT MODIFICATION BY THE RELEASED MUTATIVE FORCE.
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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) | 1970-10-02 | 1971-04-03 | 1971-10-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-02 | 1975-04-03 | 1975-10-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-02 | 1979-04-03 | 1979-10-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |