US3885306A
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Scissors and position indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1974-05-17
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Granted: 1975-05-27
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Expires: 1994-05-17
Abstract
Abstract A scissors and a position indicator are combined to provide an indication of the position or angle of a scissors. The position indicator includes an indicator housing mounted on a handle of the scissors with the indicator housing including an indicator dial and indicating means movable within the indicator housing for indicating the position of the scissors.
Inventors
- 👤 Jack J Herman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:19
CPC Classifications
B; B26; B26B; B26B13/00; B26B13/22
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 7
Claim 1
Independent Claim
47 words
A combination of a scissors and position indicator comprising a scissors having a handle, an indicator housing mounted on said handle, said housing including an indicator dial, and indicating means within said housing and movable relative to said indicator dial for indicating the position of said scissors.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
47 words
A combination of a scissors and position indicator comprising a scissors having a handle, an indicator housing mounted on said handle, said housing including an indicator dial, and indicating means within said housing and movable relative to said indicator dial for indicating the position of said scissors.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
30 words
A combination of a scissors and position indicator in accordance with claim 1 wherein said indicating means includes a weight and means for pivotally mounting said weight within said housing.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
35 words
A combination of a scissors and position indicator in accordance with claim 2 wherein said mounting means includes a U-shaped bracket pivotally mounted within said indicator housing to pivotally mount said weight within said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
58 words
A combination of a scissors and position indicator in accordance with claim 3 wherein said indicating means further includes an indicator line and wherein said indicator dial includes a semi-circular shape window constructed and arranged so that said indicator line is visible through said window as said indicating means and said indicator housing move relative to each other.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
43 words
A combination of a scissors and position indicator in accordance with claim 1 wherein said indicating means includes a quantity of fluid within said indicator housing, the top level of said fluid providing an indicator line for indicating the position of said scissors.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
23 words
A combination of a scissors and position indicator in accordance with claim 5 wherein said fluid quantity fills half of said indicator housing.
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) | 1978-05-26 | 1978-11-25 | 1979-05-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-05-26 | 1982-11-25 | 1983-05-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-05-26 | 1986-11-25 | 1987-05-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |