US3418883A
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Trimming mechanism for splicing operation
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-10-31
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Granted: 1968-12-31
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Expires: 1986-10-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leibow Martin
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:40
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23C; B23C3/00; B23C3/12; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T409/00; Y10T409/30; Y10T409/304144; Y10T409/306664; Y10T409/307448
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
182 words
A MECHANISM FOR TRIMMING THE ABUTTING EDGES OF A PAIR OF SHEETS OF DECORATIVE LAMINATE OR THE LIKE WHICH ARE TO BE SPLICED TOGETHER COMPRISING: A GENERALLY FLAT BED FOR ACCOMMODATING SAID SHEETS AND DEFINING A CHANNEL IN THE CENTRAL PORTION THEREOF, MEANS POSITIONED ABOVE SAID CHANNEL AND HAVING A FIXED POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID BED FOR TRAVERSING A TRIMMER BLADE ALONG SAID CHANNEL TO SIMULTANEOUSLY ENGAGE THE EDGES OF BOTH OF SAID SHEETS, A PAIR OF INDEXING BARS MOUNTED AT ONE SIDE OF SAID BED ADJACENT ONE END OF SAID CHANNEL AND BEARING A FIXED ANGULAR RELATIONSHIP TO SAID CHANNEL, CLAMPING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID INDEXING BARS FOR SECURING SAID SHEETS FIRMLY AGAINST SUCH BARS, A PLURALITY OF HOLD-DOWN CAM MEANS POSITIONED ABOVE SAID BED SPACED FROM SAID CHANNEL FOR PRESSING SAID SHEETS AGAINST SAID BED ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF, AND A PAIR OF ROLLERS MOUNTED ON THE MEANS ADJACENT SAID TRIMMER BLADE ENGAGEABLE WITH THE TOP OF SAID SHEETS ON EACH SIDE OF SAID CHANNEL FOR PRESSING THE SHEETS FIRMLY AGAINST SAID BED IN THE VICINITY OF THE TRIMMER BLADE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
182 words
A MECHANISM FOR TRIMMING THE ABUTTING EDGES OF A PAIR OF SHEETS OF DECORATIVE LAMINATE OR THE LIKE WHICH ARE TO BE SPLICED TOGETHER COMPRISING: A GENERALLY FLAT BED FOR ACCOMMODATING SAID SHEETS AND DEFINING A CHANNEL IN THE CENTRAL PORTION THEREOF, MEANS POSITIONED ABOVE SAID CHANNEL AND HAVING A FIXED POSITION RELATIVE TO SAID BED FOR TRAVERSING A TRIMMER BLADE ALONG SAID CHANNEL TO SIMULTANEOUSLY ENGAGE THE EDGES OF BOTH OF SAID SHEETS, A PAIR OF INDEXING BARS MOUNTED AT ONE SIDE OF SAID BED ADJACENT ONE END OF SAID CHANNEL AND BEARING A FIXED ANGULAR RELATIONSHIP TO SAID CHANNEL, CLAMPING MEANS ASSOCIATED WITH SAID INDEXING BARS FOR SECURING SAID SHEETS FIRMLY AGAINST SUCH BARS, A PLURALITY OF HOLD-DOWN CAM MEANS POSITIONED ABOVE SAID BED SPACED FROM SAID CHANNEL FOR PRESSING SAID SHEETS AGAINST SAID BED ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF, AND A PAIR OF ROLLERS MOUNTED ON THE MEANS ADJACENT SAID TRIMMER BLADE ENGAGEABLE WITH THE TOP OF SAID SHEETS ON EACH SIDE OF SAID CHANNEL FOR PRESSING THE SHEETS FIRMLY AGAINST SAID BED IN THE VICINITY OF THE TRIMMER BLADE.
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) | 1971-12-31 | 1972-07-01 | 1972-12-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-12-31 | 1976-07-01 | 1976-12-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-12-31 | 1980-07-01 | 1980-12-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |