US3623247A
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High strength digging tooth
Assignee: Caterpillar Inc
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Filing: 1970-01-26
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Granted: 1971-11-30
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Expires: 1990-01-26
Abstract
Abstract A REPLACEABLE TIP OF A DIGGING TOOTH FOR EARTHMOVING EQUIPMENT OR THE LIKE HAS A SOCKET CAVITY INTO WHICH A TOOTHLIKE SUPPORT IS RECEIVED, THE TIP BEING RETAINED ON THE SUPPORT BY A TRANSVERSE PIN. THE POSSIBILITY OF BREAKAGE OF THE TIP UNDER SEVERE LOAD FORCES IS REDUCED BY RECESSING CENTRAL PORTION OF THE CONTACTING SURFACES OF THE TIP OR SUPPORT MEANS WITHIN THE CAVITY THEREBY ASSURING THAT STRESSES ARE DIRECTED TO THE RELATIVELY HIGH STRENGTH SIDE REGIONS OF THE TIP.
Inventors
- 👤 Visvaldis A Stepe
Bibliographic Details
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
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2026-11-04 05:25
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02F; E02F9/00; E02F9/28; E02F9/2808; E02F9/2816; E02F9/2833
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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) | 1974-11-29 | 1975-05-31 | 1975-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-29 | 1979-05-31 | 1979-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-29 | 1983-05-31 | 1983-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |