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Radiator compression strap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-05-09
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1989-05-09
Abstract
Abstract An elongated rigid strap for backing abutted radiator end tank and core body flanges. The flanges are bolted together with bolts spaced longitudinally therealong and secured therethrough and the strap backs one of the flanges and has a longitudinal slot formed therein through which the bolts are also passed. A plurality of removable clips are spaced along the strap and embracingly receive the opposite side surfaces of the strap between spaced opposing portions thereof for preventing the portions of the strap on opposite sides of the slot from spreading apart, each clip having one of the aforementioned bolts secured therethrough.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard A Jackson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 17:22
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28F; F28F9/00; F28F9/001; F28D; F28D1/00; F28D1/02; F28D1/04; F28D1/053; F28F9/02; F28F9/0219; F28F9/0224; F28F9/0226
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
In combination with opposing radiator core body and end tank flanges having a strip of sealing material disposed therebetween and secured together by means of threaded tension bolts secured through said flanges and strip and thus comprising said strip between said flanges, a joint stiffener comprising an elongated rigid strap having a longitudinal slot formed therein, said stiffener being disposed over the side of said core body flange remote from said end tank flange, said threaded bolts also being secured through said slot, some of said bolts having a plurality of clips spaced along said stiffener and said clips including rigidly interconnected opposing surface portions tightly, embracingly receiving the remote side surfaces of said stiffener therebetween whereby longitudinal areas of said core body flange extending therealong on opposite sides of said bolts are backed by the opposing opposite side portions of said strap extending along the opposite sides of said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
In combination with opposing radiator core body and end tank flanges having a strip of sealing material disposed therebetween and secured together by means of threaded tension bolts secured through said flanges and strip and thus comprising said strip between said flanges, a joint stiffener comprising an elongated rigid strap having a longitudinal slot formed therein, said stiffener being disposed over the side of said core body flange remote from said end tank flange, said threaded bolts also being secured through said slot, some of said bolts having a plurality of clips spaced along said stiffener and said clips including rigidly interconnected opposing surface portions tightly, embracingly receiving the remote side surfaces of said stiffener therebetween whereby longitudinal areas of said core body flange extending therealong on opposite sides of said bolts are backed by the opposing opposite side portions of said strap extending along the opposite sides of said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said stiffener comprises a pair of laterally spaced parallel bars defining said slot therebetween and rigidly interconnected at their opposite ends.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein each clip includes a panellike portion extending between said opposing surface portions opposing the surface of said stiffener remote from said core body.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The combination of claim 3 wherein each panellike portion has an aperture formed therethrough through which one of said bolts is secured.
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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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |