US3345729A
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Fastener positioner
Assignee: INGERSOLL RAUD Co
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Filing: 1965-10-04
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1985-10-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John P Law
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 13:45
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23P; B23P19/00; B23P19/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53478; Y10T29/53535
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A DEVICE FOR FEEDING, INSERTING AND POSITIONING ELONGATED FASTENERS IN PRE-FORMED HOLES, COMPRISING: A FRAME ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED OVER A WORKPIECE CONTAINING A FASTENER RECEIVING HOLES; A CARRIAGE MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME FOR OSCILLATORY HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT OVER THE WORKPIECE; MOTOR MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND CONNECTED TO SAID CARRIAGE FOR OSCILLATING SAID CARRIAGE IN A GENERALLY ROTARY PATH; ANCHOR MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND CONNECTED TO SAID CARRIAGE FOR LIMITING ITS MOVEMENT TO AN OSCILLATORY PATH; A FASTENER POSITIONING TUBE MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE TO OSCILLATE WITH IT AND HAVING ITS LOWER END LOCATED OVER THE FASTENER RECEIVING HOLE IN THE WORKPIECE; AND FASTENER FEEDING MEANS CONNECTED TO THE UPPER END OF SAID TUBER FOR SELECTIVELY AND INDIVIDUALLY DISPENSING A FASTENER INTO SAID TUBE WHERE IT IS VIBRATED INTO PLACE IN THE HOLE IN THE WORKPIECE BY THE OSCILLATION OF THE TUBE ABOUT THE WORKPIECE HOLE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
150 words
A DEVICE FOR FEEDING, INSERTING AND POSITIONING ELONGATED FASTENERS IN PRE-FORMED HOLES, COMPRISING: A FRAME ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED OVER A WORKPIECE CONTAINING A FASTENER RECEIVING HOLES; A CARRIAGE MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME FOR OSCILLATORY HORIZONTAL MOVEMENT OVER THE WORKPIECE; MOTOR MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND CONNECTED TO SAID CARRIAGE FOR OSCILLATING SAID CARRIAGE IN A GENERALLY ROTARY PATH; ANCHOR MEANS MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME AND CONNECTED TO SAID CARRIAGE FOR LIMITING ITS MOVEMENT TO AN OSCILLATORY PATH; A FASTENER POSITIONING TUBE MOUNTED ON SAID CARRIAGE TO OSCILLATE WITH IT AND HAVING ITS LOWER END LOCATED OVER THE FASTENER RECEIVING HOLE IN THE WORKPIECE; AND FASTENER FEEDING MEANS CONNECTED TO THE UPPER END OF SAID TUBER FOR SELECTIVELY AND INDIVIDUALLY DISPENSING A FASTENER INTO SAID TUBE WHERE IT IS VIBRATED INTO PLACE IN THE HOLE IN THE WORKPIECE BY THE OSCILLATION OF THE TUBE ABOUT THE WORKPIECE HOLE.
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) | 1970-10-09 | 1971-04-10 | 1971-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-09 | 1975-04-10 | 1975-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-09 | 1979-04-10 | 1979-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |