US3417593A
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Method and apparatus for forming square or rectangular wire
Assignee: Reynolds Metals Co
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Filing: 1964-02-25
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Granted: 1968-12-24
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Expires: 1984-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E Lewis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:47
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21C; B21C1/00; B21C1/02; B21C3/00; B21C3/02; B21C3/08; H; H01; H01B; H01B13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
AN APPARATUS FOR SQUARING ROUND WIRE, COMPRISING A BASE, TWO LONGITUDINALLY CLOSELY SPACED ROLLER ASSEMBLIES CARRIED BY SAID BASE, EACH OF SAID ROLLER ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING A SLOTTED U-SHAPED SUPPORT MEMBER DEFINING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL SPACED LEGS, A FREELY ROTATABLE ROLLER MOUNTED UPON EACH OF SAID LEGS ADJACENT THE CLOSED END OF SAID SLOT IN PARALLEL SPACED RELATION TO THE ROLLER ON THE ADJACENT LEG, ADJUSTING MEANS BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN SAID LEGS ADJACENT THE OPEN END OF SAID PLOT ADJUSTING THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID LEGS AND THEREBY THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID ROLLERS AGAINST THE RESILIENT RESISTIVE FORCE OF SAID U-SHAPED BLOCK, EACH OF SAID ROLLER ASSEMBLIES BEING MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME TO DISPOSE THE RESPECTIVE ROLLER PAIRS OF EACH BLOCK AT RIGHT ANGLES TO EACH OTHER TO THEREBY DEFINE A LONGITUDINAL PATH OF TRAVEL FOR THE WIRE BETWEEN THE ROLLERS OF SAID PAIRS FOR REFORMING SAID WIRE INTO SUBSTANTIALLY SQUARE CONFIGURATIONS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
150 words
AN APPARATUS FOR SQUARING ROUND WIRE, COMPRISING A BASE, TWO LONGITUDINALLY CLOSELY SPACED ROLLER ASSEMBLIES CARRIED BY SAID BASE, EACH OF SAID ROLLER ASSEMBLIES INCLUDING A SLOTTED U-SHAPED SUPPORT MEMBER DEFINING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL SPACED LEGS, A FREELY ROTATABLE ROLLER MOUNTED UPON EACH OF SAID LEGS ADJACENT THE CLOSED END OF SAID SLOT IN PARALLEL SPACED RELATION TO THE ROLLER ON THE ADJACENT LEG, ADJUSTING MEANS BRIDGING THE GAP BETWEEN SAID LEGS ADJACENT THE OPEN END OF SAID PLOT ADJUSTING THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID LEGS AND THEREBY THE SPACING BETWEEN SAID ROLLERS AGAINST THE RESILIENT RESISTIVE FORCE OF SAID U-SHAPED BLOCK, EACH OF SAID ROLLER ASSEMBLIES BEING MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME TO DISPOSE THE RESPECTIVE ROLLER PAIRS OF EACH BLOCK AT RIGHT ANGLES TO EACH OTHER TO THEREBY DEFINE A LONGITUDINAL PATH OF TRAVEL FOR THE WIRE BETWEEN THE ROLLERS OF SAID PAIRS FOR REFORMING SAID WIRE INTO SUBSTANTIALLY SQUARE CONFIGURATIONS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2341916A
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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) | 1971-12-24 | 1972-06-24 | 1972-12-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-12-24 | 1976-06-24 | 1976-12-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-12-24 | 1980-06-24 | 1980-12-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |