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Temperature responsive force transmitting device
Assignee: Antioch College
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Filing: 1966-05-04
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Granted: 1967-12-12
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Expires: 1986-05-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vernet Sergius
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:59
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D23/00; G05D23/01; G05D23/02; G05D23/021; G01; G01K; G01K5/00; G01K5/32; G01K5/44
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE FORCE TRANSMITTING DEVICE COMPRISING: A CASING HAVING A SIDE AND AN END WALL AND CONTAINING AN EXPANSION MATERIAL; A GUIDE MEMBER FORCIBLY FITTED WITHIN ONE END OF SAID CASING AND BEING HELD AXIALLY STATIONARY THEREIN BY THE FORCE FIT BETWEEN THE GUIDE AND THE CASING, SAID GUIDE HAVING A DEPENDING PORTION SPACED FROM THE SIDE WALL OF SAID CASING. A SEAL EXTENDING ACROSS THE INTERIOR OF SAID CASING HAVING A LIP INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID DEPENDING PORTION OF SAID GUIDE AND THE SAID SIDE WALL OF SAID CASING AND BEING HELD IN POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY ONLY BY THE FORCE EXERTED ON SAID LIP BY SAID DEPENDING PORTION OF THE GUIDE AND THE SIDE WALL OF THE CASING; A POWER MEMBER GUIDED FOR MOVEMENT WITHIN SAID GUIDE AND BOTTOMING ON SAID SEAL;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A TEMPERATURE RESPONSIVE FORCE TRANSMITTING DEVICE COMPRISING: A CASING HAVING A SIDE AND AN END WALL AND CONTAINING AN EXPANSION MATERIAL; A GUIDE MEMBER FORCIBLY FITTED WITHIN ONE END OF SAID CASING AND BEING HELD AXIALLY STATIONARY THEREIN BY THE FORCE FIT BETWEEN THE GUIDE AND THE CASING, SAID GUIDE HAVING A DEPENDING PORTION SPACED FROM THE SIDE WALL OF SAID CASING. A SEAL EXTENDING ACROSS THE INTERIOR OF SAID CASING HAVING A LIP INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID DEPENDING PORTION OF SAID GUIDE AND THE SAID SIDE WALL OF SAID CASING AND BEING HELD IN POSITION SUBSTANTIALLY ONLY BY THE FORCE EXERTED ON SAID LIP BY SAID DEPENDING PORTION OF THE GUIDE AND THE SIDE WALL OF THE CASING; A POWER MEMBER GUIDED FOR MOVEMENT WITHIN SAID GUIDE AND BOTTOMING ON SAID SEAL;
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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) | 1970-12-11 | 1971-06-12 | 1971-12-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-11 | 1975-06-12 | 1975-12-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-11 | 1979-06-12 | 1979-12-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |