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US3363445A
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Blind riveting
Assignee: Avdel UK Ltd
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Filing: 1964-04-03
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Granted: 1968-01-16
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Expires: 1984-04-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sanders John Stewart
- 👤 Watson Colin Alfred
- 👤 Jeal Harvey Philip
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:50
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21J; B21J15/00; B21J15/02; B21J15/04; B21J15/043; B21J15/10; B21J15/105; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53709; Y10T29/53717; Y10T29/53726; Y10T29/5373
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A RIVETING TOOL OF THE TYPE USED FOR SETTING BLIND TUBULAR RIVETS HAVING SELF-PLUGGING SEPARABLE MANDRELS PREASSEMBLED THEREIN, WHILE TOOL COMPRISES: A HOUSING; A HOLLOW JAW SUPPORT SLIDABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING; TWO OPPOSED MANDREL-GRIPPING JAW MEMBERS MOUNTED WITHIN AND SLIDABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID SUPPORT; COOPERATING CAM MEANS ON THE INNER FACE OF SAID SUPPORT AND THE OUTER SURFACES OF SAID JAW MEMBERS, SAID CAM MEAMS BEING EFFECTIVE, WHEN A MANDREL IS INSERTED BETWEEN SAID JAWS AND SAID SUPPORT IS URGED TO MOVE IN A DIRECTION AWAY FROM SAID MANDREL, TO CAM SAID JAW MEMBERS TOGETHER TO GRIP SAID MANDREL SECURELY; SAID JAW MEMBERS HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY V-SECTION GROOVE ALONG THE FACE THEREOF WHICH IS TOWARDS THE OTHER SAID JAW MEMBER, AND EACH JAW MEMBER HAVING TWO ROWS OF SPACED SAW-LIKE TEETH ALONG THE TWO SIDES RESPECTIVELY OF SAID GROOVE, THE TEETH OF ONE ROW BEING IN STAGGERED RELATIONSHIP TO THOSE OF THE OTHER ROW.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A RIVETING TOOL OF THE TYPE USED FOR SETTING BLIND TUBULAR RIVETS HAVING SELF-PLUGGING SEPARABLE MANDRELS PREASSEMBLED THEREIN, WHILE TOOL COMPRISES: A HOUSING; A HOLLOW JAW SUPPORT SLIDABLY MOUNTED WITHIN SAID HOUSING; TWO OPPOSED MANDREL-GRIPPING JAW MEMBERS MOUNTED WITHIN AND SLIDABLE WITH RESPECT TO SAID SUPPORT; COOPERATING CAM MEANS ON THE INNER FACE OF SAID SUPPORT AND THE OUTER SURFACES OF SAID JAW MEMBERS, SAID CAM MEAMS BEING EFFECTIVE, WHEN A MANDREL IS INSERTED BETWEEN SAID JAWS AND SAID SUPPORT IS URGED TO MOVE IN A DIRECTION AWAY FROM SAID MANDREL, TO CAM SAID JAW MEMBERS TOGETHER TO GRIP SAID MANDREL SECURELY; SAID JAW MEMBERS HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY V-SECTION GROOVE ALONG THE FACE THEREOF WHICH IS TOWARDS THE OTHER SAID JAW MEMBER, AND EACH JAW MEMBER HAVING TWO ROWS OF SPACED SAW-LIKE TEETH ALONG THE TWO SIDES RESPECTIVELY OF SAID GROOVE, THE TEETH OF ONE ROW BEING IN STAGGERED RELATIONSHIP TO THOSE OF THE OTHER ROW.
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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) | 1971-01-15 | 1971-07-17 | 1972-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-15 | 1975-07-17 | 1976-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-15 | 1979-07-17 | 1980-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |