US3864834A
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Automatic centering height gauge attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-03-04
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Granted: 1975-02-11
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Expires: 1994-03-04
Abstract
Abstract An attachment for a height measuring gauge comprising a housing and a centering probe for insertion in a hole, the probe being pivotally mounted in the housing and bearing against a dial indicator to show when the centering probe is exactly centered in the hole.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert C Horton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:32
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B5/00; G01B5/02; G01B5/06; G01B5/061; G01B5/14; G01B5/143
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 9
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
An attachment to be used with a height gauge for measuring the locations of holes in a piece of stock comprising in combination: a housing having means thereon to connect said housing to the height gauge and further having a pivot support therein; a tapered probe pivoted about the pivot support in said housing, said probe being tapered at a first end so as to be insertable in the hole to be measured and having a pivot support engaging structure at the other end, and a linear distance measuring gauge mounted in said housing so as to bear against said probe at a point between the first end and the other end.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
112 words
An attachment to be used with a height gauge for measuring the locations of holes in a piece of stock comprising in combination: a housing having means thereon to connect said housing to the height gauge and further having a pivot support therein; a tapered probe pivoted about the pivot support in said housing, said probe being tapered at a first end so as to be insertable in the hole to be measured and having a pivot support engaging structure at the other end, and a linear distance measuring gauge mounted in said housing so as to bear against said probe at a point between the first end and the other end.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which said linear distance measuring gauge comprises a distance measuring dial indicator.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The apparatus of claim 1 in which said housing has a slot therein within which the other end of said probe is positioned, said slot limiting the pivoting movement of said probe about said pivot support.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 1 including adjustable stops in the bottom of said tapered probe.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 2 including adjustable stops in the bottom of said tapered probe.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 3 including adjustable stops in the bottom of said tapered probe.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
18 words
The apparatus of claim 3 in which said linear distance measuring gauge comprises a distance measuring dial inDicator.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
15 words
The apparatus of claim 7 including adjustable stops in the bottom of said tapered probe.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1978-02-10 | 1978-08-12 | 1979-02-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-02-10 | 1982-08-12 | 1983-02-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-02-10 | 1986-08-12 | 1987-02-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |