US3376808A
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Fluid-operated press
Assignee: BECKETT HARCUM CO
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Filing: 1966-10-24
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Granted: 1968-04-09
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Expires: 1986-10-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E Beckett
- 👤 Robin K Beckett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:48
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B1/00; B30B1/003; B21; B21D; B21D22/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
A FLUID-OPERATED PRESS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A PLATEN, AND MEANS GUIDING THE PLATEN FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A POSITION OF ADVANCEMENT, AND A RETRACTED HOME POSITION; A FLEXIBLE INFLATABLE PRIMARY BELLOWS OPERATIVE UPON THE MOVABLE PLATEN FOR ADVANCING SAID PLATEN UPON INTRODUCTION OF FLUID UNDER PRESSURE INTO SAID PRIMARY BELLOWS; A FLEXIBLE INFLATABLE SECONDARY BELLOWS OPERATIVE UPON THE MOVABLE PLATEN TO RETURN SAID PLATEN TO HOME POSITION; AND CONTROL MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY DIRECTING PRESSURIZED INFLATING FLUID INTO EITHER OF SAID BELLOWS WHILE THE OTHER OF SAID BELLOWS DEFLATES INCIDENT TO THE EXHAUSTING OF FLUID FROM SAID OTHER BELLOWS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
A FLUID-OPERATED PRESS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A PLATEN, AND MEANS GUIDING THE PLATEN FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A POSITION OF ADVANCEMENT, AND A RETRACTED HOME POSITION; A FLEXIBLE INFLATABLE PRIMARY BELLOWS OPERATIVE UPON THE MOVABLE PLATEN FOR ADVANCING SAID PLATEN UPON INTRODUCTION OF FLUID UNDER PRESSURE INTO SAID PRIMARY BELLOWS; A FLEXIBLE INFLATABLE SECONDARY BELLOWS OPERATIVE UPON THE MOVABLE PLATEN TO RETURN SAID PLATEN TO HOME POSITION; AND CONTROL MEANS FOR SELECTIVELY DIRECTING PRESSURIZED INFLATING FLUID INTO EITHER OF SAID BELLOWS WHILE THE OTHER OF SAID BELLOWS DEFLATES INCIDENT TO THE EXHAUSTING OF FLUID FROM SAID OTHER BELLOWS.
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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) | 1971-04-09 | 1971-10-09 | 1972-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-09 | 1975-10-09 | 1976-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-09 | 1979-10-09 | 1980-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |