US3696510A
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G wheel construction
Assignee: Rolatape Corp
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Filing: 1971-10-01
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Granted: 1972-10-10
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Expires: 1991-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A measuring wheel construction wherein the rotatable wheel is mounted upon a conical recessed hub, a counter mechanism is secured to the wheel and extends within the recessed hub, the counter mechanism being adapted to record the rotational movement of the wheel, a tubular handle is secured to the counter mechanism by an attaching bracket, the bracket is relieved to not interfere with the surface being measured, the handle being outwardly curved adjacent the bracket.
Inventors
- 👤 Wallace D Evans Jr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:58
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
103 words
A measuring wheel apparatus comprising: a wheel having a rim portion and a hub portion; a counter mechanism rotatably secured to said hub portion and being adapted to record the revolving movement of said wheel; a handle attaching bracket secured to said counter mechanism, said handle attaching bracket being relieved on its lower surface to insure non-interference with the surface being measured; a handle connected to said handle attaching bracket, the configuration of said handle being such to facilitate reading of said counter mechanism; and said hub portion being conically shaped, said counter mechanism extending within the recess of said conically shaped hut.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
103 words
A measuring wheel apparatus comprising: a wheel having a rim portion and a hub portion; a counter mechanism rotatably secured to said hub portion and being adapted to record the revolving movement of said wheel; a handle attaching bracket secured to said counter mechanism, said handle attaching bracket being relieved on its lower surface to insure non-interference with the surface being measured; a handle connected to said handle attaching bracket, the configuration of said handle being such to facilitate reading of said counter mechanism; and said hub portion being conically shaped, said counter mechanism extending within the recess of said conically shaped hut.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The apparatus of claim 1 wherein: said configuration of said handle comprising a curved section adjacent said attaching bracket.
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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) | 1975-10-10 | 1976-04-10 | 1976-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-10-10 | 1980-04-10 | 1980-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-10-10 | 1984-04-10 | 1984-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |