US3421866A
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Composite metal strips
Assignee: American Brass Co
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Filing: 1966-01-05
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Granted: 1969-01-14
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Expires: 1986-01-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Earl W Palmer
- 👤 Roger E Laigle
- 👤 Peter J Kabelka
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 06:44
CPC Classifications
B; B21; B21F; B21F15/00; B21F15/10; B21D; B21D47/00; B21K; B21K25/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S428/00; Y10S428/922; Y10S428/9265; Y10S428/93; Y10S505/00; Y10S505/80; Y10S505/812; Y10S505/813; Y10T; Y10T428/00; Y10T428/12; Y10T428/12201; Y10T428/12486; Y10T436/00; Y10T436/11; Y10T436/110833
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A COMPOSITE STRIP COMPRISING: (A) A METAL STRIP, (B) AT LEAST ONE ELONGATED GROOVE FORMED INTO ONE BROAD FACE OF THE STRIP, (C) A WIRE POSITIONED IN THE GROOVE IN FLUSH CONTACT THEREWITH, SAID WIRE HAVING A SMALLER DIAMETER THAN THE DEPTH OF SAID GROOVE, AND (D) INTEGRAL STRIP PORTIONS PARTIALLY CUT FROM THE METAL STRIP ALONG OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE GROOVE ADJACENT THE BROAD FACE OF THE STRIP INFOLDED ELATIVE TO EACH OTHER AND CLINCHED ABOUT THE WIRE TO INTERLOCK THE WIRE TO THE STRIP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A COMPOSITE STRIP COMPRISING: (A) A METAL STRIP, (B) AT LEAST ONE ELONGATED GROOVE FORMED INTO ONE BROAD FACE OF THE STRIP, (C) A WIRE POSITIONED IN THE GROOVE IN FLUSH CONTACT THEREWITH, SAID WIRE HAVING A SMALLER DIAMETER THAN THE DEPTH OF SAID GROOVE, AND (D) INTEGRAL STRIP PORTIONS PARTIALLY CUT FROM THE METAL STRIP ALONG OPPOSITE SIDES OF THE GROOVE ADJACENT THE BROAD FACE OF THE STRIP INFOLDED ELATIVE TO EACH OTHER AND CLINCHED ABOUT THE WIRE TO INTERLOCK THE WIRE TO THE STRIP.
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) | 1972-01-14 | 1972-07-15 | 1973-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-01-14 | 1976-07-15 | 1977-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-01-14 | 1980-07-15 | 1981-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |