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Method and apparatus for straightening and testing workpieces

Assignee: Republic Steel Corp
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Filing: 1968-08-09
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Granted: 1971-03-09
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Expires: 1988-08-09
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Abstract

Abstract APPARATUS FOR STRAIGHTENING AND TESTING WORKPIECES INCLUDES A MACHINE FRAME SUPPORTING STRAIGHTENING ROLLERS. THE APPARATUS ALSO INCLUDES A WORKPIECE TESTING ASSEMBLY WHICH IS REMOVABLY SUPPORTED BY THE FRAME. THE TESTING ASSEMBLY INCLUDES A FLAW DETECTING ELEMENT AND A MARKER WHICH MARKS LOCATIONS OF FLAWS DETECTED BY THE SENSING ELEMENT. IN THE DISCLOSED EMBODIMENT A GUIDE ROLL ENGAGES THE WORKPIECE AS IT PASSES FROM THE APPARATUS.

Inventors

  • 👤 Joseph M Mandula Jr

Bibliographic Details

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Jurisdiction US
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Last Synchronized 2026-10-28 09:03
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/72; G01N27/82; B; B21; B21D; B21D3/00; B21D3/02; B21D3/04

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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) 1974-03-08 1974-09-07 1975-03-09 $2000.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
7.5 Years (Year 8) 1978-03-08 1978-09-07 1979-03-09 $3760.00 Window Closed / Lapsed
11.5 Years (Year 12) 1982-03-08 1982-09-07 1983-03-09 $7700.00 Window Closed / Lapsed

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