US4417402A
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Gauging of thread diameters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1981-11-05
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Granted: 1983-11-29
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Expires: 2001-11-05
Abstract
Abstract The diameter of a thread is measured by screwing two gauge elements into simultaneous engagement with the thread to be measured, then turning the two gauge elements relative to one another to a setting in which their similar threads bear in opposite axial directions against the thread to be measured and confine that thread in a manner holding it against axial movement relative to the gauge elements, after which the diameter of the measured thread is determined by noting the relative rotary position of the two gauge elements, as indicated by relative positions of coacting markings on those parts.
Inventors
- 👤 Mark Hattan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 09:56
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01B; G01B3/00; G01B3/38; G01B3/40; G01B3/46; G01B3/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
A thread gauge comprising: two gauge elements having similar external threads adapted to engage an internal thread to be measured and which have surfaces acting axially against one another to limit movement of the members toward one another at a predetermined relative axial position; projections extending from said two elements and having portions extending into close proximity to one another; and markings on said closely proximate portions of said projections for indicating the size of said thread to be measured by reference to the relative rotary setting of said gauge elements; one of said projections forming a flange extending radially outwardly from one of said gauge elements, and the other of said projections extending radially outwardly from the other gauge element and then axially past said thread to be measured to a location near said flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
A thread gauge comprising: two gauge elements having similar external threads adapted to engage an internal thread to be measured and which have surfaces acting axially against one another to limit movement of the members toward one another at a predetermined relative axial position; projections extending from said two elements and having portions extending into close proximity to one another; and markings on said closely proximate portions of said projections for indicating the size of said thread to be measured by reference to the relative rotary setting of said gauge elements; one of said projections forming a flange extending radially outwardly from one of said gauge elements, and the other of said projections extending radially outwardly from the other gauge element and then axially past said thread to be measured to a location near said flange.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
149 words
A gauge for measuring an internal thread formed within a passage in a member, comprising: first and second gauge elements which have similar external threads adapted to project into said passage along an axis from opposite ends of the passage and engage different portions of said internal thread; said gauge elements being free for rotation about said axis relative to one another and being retained against axial movement relative to one another beyond a predetermined relative axial position; said first gauge element having an indicator portion carried thereby at a first end of said passage; said second gauge element having an indicator portion carried thereby at the second end of said passage; said indicator portions extending externally of said passage to locations at which the rotary setting of one can be read against the rotary setting of the other, as a measurement of the size of the internal thread.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
149 words
A gauge for measuring an internal thread formed within a passage in a member, comprising: first and second gauge elements which have similar external threads adapted to project into said passage along an axis from opposite ends of the passage and engage different portions of said internal thread; said gauge elements being free for rotation about said axis relative to one another and being retained against axial movement relative to one another beyond a predetermined relative axial position; said first gauge element having an indicator portion carried thereby at a first end of said passage; said second gauge element having an indicator portion carried thereby at the second end of said passage; said indicator portions extending externally of said passage to locations at which the rotary setting of one can be read against the rotary setting of the other, as a measurement of the size of the internal thread.
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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) | 1986-11-28 | 1987-05-30 | 1987-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-11-28 | 1991-05-30 | 1991-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-11-28 | 1995-05-30 | 1995-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |