US3403436A
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Method of placing a sheath over a filament-like member
Assignee: HP Inc
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Filing: 1966-08-31
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Granted: 1968-10-01
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Expires: 1986-08-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr William A Rhodes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:41
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01B; H01B13/00; H01B13/22; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/4987; Y10T29/53; Y10T29/53652; Y10T29/53657; Y10T29/53696
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A METHOD OF INTRODUCING A FILAMENT-LIKE MEMBER INTO A FLEXIBLE SHEATH WOVEN OF SPIRALLY EXTENDING THREADS, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: FEEDING SAID SHEATH THROUGH A RELATIVELY RIGID GUIDE TUBE, INTRODUCING ONE END OF SAID FILAMENT-LIKE MEMBER INTO THE END OF SAID SHEATH PROTRUDING FROM ONE END OF SAID GUIDE TUBE, RESTRICTING THE AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID SAHEATH AT THE OTHER END OF SAID GUIDE TUBE, AND MOVING SAID FILAMENT-LIKE MEMBER AXIALLY INTO SAID GUIDE TUBE, SUCH MOVEMENT SHORTENING THE PORTION OF SAID SHEATH WITHIN SAID TUBE, INCREASING ITS DIAMETER, AND PERMITTING THE FILAMENT-LIKE MEMBER TO TELESCOPE INTO SAID SHEATH.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
99 words
A METHOD OF INTRODUCING A FILAMENT-LIKE MEMBER INTO A FLEXIBLE SHEATH WOVEN OF SPIRALLY EXTENDING THREADS, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF: FEEDING SAID SHEATH THROUGH A RELATIVELY RIGID GUIDE TUBE, INTRODUCING ONE END OF SAID FILAMENT-LIKE MEMBER INTO THE END OF SAID SHEATH PROTRUDING FROM ONE END OF SAID GUIDE TUBE, RESTRICTING THE AXIAL MOVEMENT OF SAID SAHEATH AT THE OTHER END OF SAID GUIDE TUBE, AND MOVING SAID FILAMENT-LIKE MEMBER AXIALLY INTO SAID GUIDE TUBE, SUCH MOVEMENT SHORTENING THE PORTION OF SAID SHEATH WITHIN SAID TUBE, INCREASING ITS DIAMETER, AND PERMITTING THE FILAMENT-LIKE MEMBER TO TELESCOPE INTO SAID SHEATH.
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) | 1971-10-01 | 1972-04-01 | 1972-10-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-10-01 | 1976-04-01 | 1976-10-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-10-01 | 1980-04-01 | 1980-10-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |