US4134578A
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Clamp
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-09-20
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Granted: 1979-01-16
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Expires: 1996-09-20
Abstract
Abstract A clamp is disclosed comprising a frame having two rigid supports spaced mutually apart along an axis and a screw threadedly mounted to one of the supports for axial movement along the axis. A first pressure contact member is pivotably mounted to an end of the screw between the two frame supports. A yoke is pivotably mounted to the other of the two supports for rotary movement about the axis with two yoke arms straddling the axis. A second pressure contact member is mounted to each of the two yoke arms for rotary movement between the two frame supports aside the frame axis.
Inventors
- 👤 James R. Stanley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:29
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B5/00; B25B5/16; B25B5/163
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A clamp comprising a frame having two rigid supports spaced mutually apart along an axis; a screw threadly mounted to one of said supports for axial movement along said axis; a first pressure contact member pivotably mounted to an end of said screw between said two frame supports; a yoke pivotably mounted to the other of said supports for rotary movement about said axis with two yoke arms straddling said axis; and a second pressure contact member mounted to each of said two yoke arms for rotary movement between said two frame supports about mutually parallel axes aside said frame axis.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A clamp comprising a frame having two rigid supports spaced mutually apart along an axis; a screw threadly mounted to one of said supports for axial movement along said axis; a first pressure contact member pivotably mounted to an end of said screw between said two frame supports; a yoke pivotably mounted to the other of said supports for rotary movement about said axis with two yoke arms straddling said axis; and a second pressure contact member mounted to each of said two yoke arms for rotary movement between said two frame supports about mutually parallel axes aside said frame axis.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
12 words
A clamp in accordance with claim 1 wherein said frame is C-shaped.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
98 words
A clamp comprising a frame having two rigid supports spaced mutually apart along an axis; a screw threadly mounted to one of said supports for axial movement along said axis; a first wedge shaped pressure contact member pivotably mounted to an end of said screw between said two frame supports; a yoke pivotably mounted to the other of said supports for rotary movement about said axis with two yoke arms straddling said axis; and a second pressure contact member mounted to each of said two yoke arms for rotary movement between said two frame supports aside said axis.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
98 words
A clamp comprising a frame having two rigid supports spaced mutually apart along an axis; a screw threadly mounted to one of said supports for axial movement along said axis; a first wedge shaped pressure contact member pivotably mounted to an end of said screw between said two frame supports; a yoke pivotably mounted to the other of said supports for rotary movement about said axis with two yoke arms straddling said axis; and a second pressure contact member mounted to each of said two yoke arms for rotary movement between said two frame supports aside said axis.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
99 words
A clamp comprising a frame having two rigid supports spaced mutually apart along an axis; a screw threadly mounted to one of said supports for axial movement along said axis; a first pressure contact member pivotably mounted to an end of said screw between between said two frame supports; a yoke pivotably mounted to the other of said supports for rotary movement about said axis with two yoke arms straddling said axis; and a triangular shaped second pressure contact member mounted to each of said two yoke arms for rotary movement between said two frame supports aside said axis.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
99 words
A clamp comprising a frame having two rigid supports spaced mutually apart along an axis; a screw threadly mounted to one of said supports for axial movement along said axis; a first pressure contact member pivotably mounted to an end of said screw between between said two frame supports; a yoke pivotably mounted to the other of said supports for rotary movement about said axis with two yoke arms straddling said axis; and a triangular shaped second pressure contact member mounted to each of said two yoke arms for rotary movement between said two frame supports aside said axis.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
A clamp in accordance with claim 4 wherein said first pressure contact member is wedge shaped.
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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) | 1982-01-15 | 1982-07-17 | 1983-01-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1986-01-15 | 1986-07-17 | 1987-01-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1990-01-15 | 1990-07-17 | 1991-01-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |