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US3554244A
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Guided gage for band saws
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1968-10-14
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Granted: 1971-01-12
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Expires: 1988-10-14
Abstract
Abstract This invention consists of a circular base plate; a graduated rotationally stationary ring that encircles the base plate; and another ring that encircles the graduated ring. The last mentioned ring having a work holder secured to the top thereof. When viewed from the top, the work holder is in the shape of a cross which is V-shaped when viewed from the end of each arm of the work holder. A guide bar is provided with two vertically disposed and spaced pins that project upward into recesses located in the underside of the aforesaid graduated ring for holding the guided gage on the table of a bandsaw or other power tool when the guide bar is placed in the slot that is located in the table of the bandsaw or other power tool.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles T Biscardi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 05:08
CPC Classifications
B; B27; B27B; B27B25/00; B27B25/10; B27B27/00; B27B27/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/707; Y10T83/7151
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
A guided gage for bandsaws comprising a base plate having a vertically disposed and centrally located centering pin that projects upward in the center of the underside of a work holder; and the said work holder being secured to both the said base plate and to a ring that encircles the said base plate; and a rotatably stationary graduated ring that is basically T-shaped in cross section, the said graduated ring being located within the first mentioned ring; and means of holding the said gage on the table of a bandsaw or other power tool having a table.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
A guided gage for bandsaws comprising a base plate having a vertically disposed and centrally located centering pin that projects upward in the center of the underside of a work holder; and the said work holder being secured to both the said base plate and to a ring that encircles the said base plate; and a rotatably stationary graduated ring that is basically T-shaped in cross section, the said graduated ring being located within the first mentioned ring; and means of holding the said gage on the table of a bandsaw or other power tool having a table.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
47 words
The invention of claim 1, wherein the said base plate is not only circular when viewed from the top but is also provided with a horizontally disposed flanged periphery that projects over the internal peripheral flange of the said graduated ring when the said gage is assembled.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
52 words
The invention of claim 2, wherein the said work holder is in the shape of a cross when viewed from the top that has four arms that are at right angles to one another, and the said arms being provided with an upper surface that is V-shaped when viewed from the ends.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
75 words
The invention of claim 3, wherein the first mentioned ring is provided with a vertically disposed screw on which is placed a spring clamp that has its outer end resting on the upper surface of the said graduated ring when the said gage is assembleD; and a knurled knob that is screwed onto the said screw to act on the said clamp and thus firmly hold the said first mentioned ring in any desired position.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
38 words
The invention of claim 4, wherein the means of holding the said gage to the said table is by a guide bar having two vertically disposed and spaced pins projecting upward into recesses in the said graduated ring.
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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) | 1974-01-11 | 1974-07-13 | 1975-01-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-01-11 | 1978-07-13 | 1979-01-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-01-11 | 1982-07-13 | 1983-01-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |