US3714855A
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Process and apparatus for setting a flexible elongate body in a particular form
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-02-18
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Granted: 1973-02-06
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Expires: 1991-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A process for setting a flexible elongate body, e.g. a wireshaped body, supported by a number of bearings in a particular flowing form in which the bearings are placed in such relative positions as to cause the body to assume a desired shape, and while the body and the bearings are being positioned relative to each other, they are rotated about their relative geometrical axes. Also an apparatus for carrying out this process is disclosed.
Inventors
- 👤 P Noordenbos
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 00:48
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26D; B26D3/00; B26D3/006; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S83/00; Y10S83/929; Y10S83/953; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/02; Y10T83/04; Y10T83/283; Y10T83/293; Y10T83/869; Y10T83/8717; Y10T83/8737; Y10T83/875; Y10T83/929; Y10T83/9457; Y10T83/9488
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
59 words
In a process for setting a flexible elongate body in a desired form wherein said body is supported by a number of bearings placed in such relative positions as to cause said body to assume the desired form, the improvement which comprises rotating said body about its geometrical axis while said bearings are being positioned relative to each other.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
59 words
In a process for setting a flexible elongate body in a desired form wherein said body is supported by a number of bearings placed in such relative positions as to cause said body to assume the desired form, the improvement which comprises rotating said body about its geometrical axis while said bearings are being positioned relative to each other.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
59 words
In a process for setting a flexible elongate body in a desired form wherein said body is supported by a number of bearings placed in such relative positions as to cause said body to assume the desired form, the improvement which comprises rotating said body about its geometrical axis while said bearings are being positioned relative to each other.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
59 words
In a process for setting a flexible elongate body in a desired form wherein said body is supported by a number of bearings placed in such relative positions as to cause said body to assume the desired form, the improvement which comprises rotating said body about its geometrical axis while said bearings are being positioned relative to each other.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
The process of claim 1 in which the elongate body serves as a copying member which is followed by a tracing member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
The process oF claim 1 in which the elongate body is a flexible wire that serves as a cutting tool for cutting a shaped object from a block of forming material upon relative movement between the forming material and the tool.
Claim 7
Independent Claim
86 words
An apparatus for setting a flexible elongate body supported by a number of bearings into a flowing form in accordance with a particularly desired curve, said apparatus comprising means of positioning the bearings in such relative positions as to permit said body to be formed along the desired curve, drive means coupled to the body for rotating the body about its geometrical axis and positioning means for supporting the bearings so that the bearings are each pivotal about at least one axis transverse to the body.
Claim 8
Independent Claim
86 words
An apparatus for setting a flexible elongate body supported by a number of bearings into a flowing form in accordance with a particularly desired curve, said apparatus comprising means of positioning the bearings in such relative positions as to permit said body to be formed along the desired curve, drive means coupled to the body for rotating the body about its geometrical axis and positioning means for supporting the bearings so that the bearings are each pivotal about at least one axis transverse to the body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The apparatus of claim 4, in which the drive means is formed by a drive motor.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
83 words
The apparatus of claim 4, in which said apparatus further includes additional means for producing a shaped object from a block of forming material, said elongate body comprising a wire-shaped body that serves as a cutting tool, said positioning means comprising a plurality of movable followers each of which carry at one end one of the bearings for supporting said body, and said additional means including guide means for causing a relative movement between the block of forming material and the cutting tool.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which the bearings are formed by bearing sleeves which only partly embrace the elongate body.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
25 words
The apparatus of claim 6 in which each of said followers have a cutter-functioning end and the bearings are each supported by the cutter-functioning end.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
21 words
The apparatus of claim 8, in which the follower end functioning as cutter is formed by a plurality of cutting wires.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
50 words
The apparatus of claim 9, in which the end functioning as cutter is formed at least three cutting wires which form the ribs of a pyramid having at least three sides, the vertex of the pyramid being connected to a bearing sleeve and the base being connected to a follower.
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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) | 1976-02-06 | 1976-08-07 | 1977-02-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-06 | 1980-08-07 | 1981-02-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-06 | 1984-08-07 | 1985-02-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |