US3361961A
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Probe supporting apparatus with pivotably adjustable legs
Assignee: United States Steel Corp
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Filing: 1964-10-27
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Granted: 1968-01-02
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Expires: 1984-10-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph H Zoellick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 20:43
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/72; G01N27/82; G01N27/90; G01N27/9093
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
185 words
APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A PROBE A FIXED DISTANCE FROM THE SURFACE OF AN OBJECT HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL SHAPE AND ROTATING ABOUT A LONGITUDINAL AXIS, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A PROBE HOLDING MEMBER, YOKES PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID PROBE HOLDING MEMBER ABOUT AXES SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID OBJECT, EACH YOKE HAVING TWO LEGS WITH MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID SURFACE OF THE OBJECT, SAID LEGS EXTENDING FROM THE PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS OF SAID YOKES WITH SAID PROBE HOLDING MEMBER IN DIRECTIONS SUBSTANTIALLY TOWARD THE AXIS OF SAID OBJECT, SAID YOKES HAVING TOP PORTIONS ABOVE SAID AXES, MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID YOKES IN FIXED POSITIONS, SAID LAST-NAMED MEANS ENGAGING SAID TOP PORTIONS OF THE YOKES AND ADJUSTABLE TO CHANGE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID MEANS ON SAID LEGS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID SURFACE OF THE OBJECT, AND MEANS FOR PREVENTING SAID PROBE HOLDING MEMBER FROM ROTATING WITH SAID OBJECT, SAID LAST NAMED MEANS PERMITTING SAID MEMBER TO BE SHIFTED UP AND DOWN AND FROM SIDE TO SIDE TO CONFORM TO LIKE VARIATIONS IN THE SURFACE OF SAID ROTATING OBJECT AT THE PLACES OF ENGAGEMENT OF SAID LEGS THEREWITH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
185 words
APPARATUS FOR SUPPORTING A PROBE A FIXED DISTANCE FROM THE SURFACE OF AN OBJECT HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL SHAPE AND ROTATING ABOUT A LONGITUDINAL AXIS, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A PROBE HOLDING MEMBER, YOKES PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO SAID PROBE HOLDING MEMBER ABOUT AXES SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE AXIS OF SAID OBJECT, EACH YOKE HAVING TWO LEGS WITH MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID SURFACE OF THE OBJECT, SAID LEGS EXTENDING FROM THE PIVOTAL CONNECTIONS OF SAID YOKES WITH SAID PROBE HOLDING MEMBER IN DIRECTIONS SUBSTANTIALLY TOWARD THE AXIS OF SAID OBJECT, SAID YOKES HAVING TOP PORTIONS ABOVE SAID AXES, MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID YOKES IN FIXED POSITIONS, SAID LAST-NAMED MEANS ENGAGING SAID TOP PORTIONS OF THE YOKES AND ADJUSTABLE TO CHANGE THE DISTANCE BETWEEN SAID MEANS ON SAID LEGS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID SURFACE OF THE OBJECT, AND MEANS FOR PREVENTING SAID PROBE HOLDING MEMBER FROM ROTATING WITH SAID OBJECT, SAID LAST NAMED MEANS PERMITTING SAID MEMBER TO BE SHIFTED UP AND DOWN AND FROM SIDE TO SIDE TO CONFORM TO LIKE VARIATIONS IN THE SURFACE OF SAID ROTATING OBJECT AT THE PLACES OF ENGAGEMENT OF SAID LEGS THEREWITH.
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) | 1971-01-01 | 1971-07-03 | 1972-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-01 | 1975-07-03 | 1976-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-01 | 1979-07-03 | 1980-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |