US4403418A
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Device to determine and record small dimensions
Assignee: KLUTKA FRANK
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Filing: 1981-12-14
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Granted: 1983-09-13
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Expires: 2001-12-14
Abstract
Abstract A threaded extension between two members forming a support housing for writing means is provided with indicia for measuring the dimension of an object. Collar sections at opposite sides of the threaded extension are used to engage with the object placed between the two members.
Inventors
- 👤 Ernest Vagias
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 01:18
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
112 words
A device for use in determining and recording a precise dimension, said device comprising, in combination, first and second generally cylindrical hollow members having between them a threaded connection, an end of said first member being received within said second member, writing means supported within said first and second members and projecting outwardly from an end of one of said members which is remote from said threaded connection, collar means upon each of said members, said collar means being adapted to be brought into contact with an object to be measured, and indicia upon each of said members, said indicia being adapted to indicate the dimension to be determined of said object.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
112 words
A device for use in determining and recording a precise dimension, said device comprising, in combination, first and second generally cylindrical hollow members having between them a threaded connection, an end of said first member being received within said second member, writing means supported within said first and second members and projecting outwardly from an end of one of said members which is remote from said threaded connection, collar means upon each of said members, said collar means being adapted to be brought into contact with an object to be measured, and indicia upon each of said members, said indicia being adapted to indicate the dimension to be determined of said object.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
The device according to claim 1 wherein said threaded connection includes an extension having a threaded external surface projecting from said first member and an internally-threaded portion in said second member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The device according to claim 2 wherein said extension includes a generally flat surface having said indicia thereon.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The device according to claim 3 wherein said extension projects outwardly from said collar means on said first member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The device according to claim 1 further including means to releasably hold said writing means in extended and retracted positions from one of said first and second cylindrical members.
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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) | 1986-09-12 | 1987-03-14 | 1987-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-09-12 | 1991-03-14 | 1991-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-09-12 | 1995-03-14 | 1995-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |