US3138511A
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Apparatus for making a flexible conduit of helically wound wires
Assignee: Teleflex Inc
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Filing: 1960-05-05
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Granted: 1964-06-23
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Expires: 1980-05-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alvin A Cadwallader
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 16:21
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L11/00; F16L11/04; F16L11/08; B; B29; B29C; B29C48/00; B29C48/001; B29C48/0013; B29C48/0015; B29C48/0016; B29C48/03; B29C48/09; B29C48/15; B29C48/151; B29C48/152; B29C48/153; B29C48/16; B29C48/18; B29C48/21; B29C48/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
240 words
AN APPARATUS FOR MAKING CONDUIT COPRISING A ROTATABLE HOLLOW SHAFT, FIRST DISC MEANS FIXED FOR ROTATION WITH SAID SHAFT AND INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE FACE DISPOSED IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE ROTATIVE AXIS OF SAID SHAFT, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING FLEXIBLE TUBING COAXIALLY WITHIN SAID SHAFT, MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY ADVANCING SAID TUBING ALONG THE ROTATIVE AXIS OF SAID SHAFT, A FIRST SET OF SHAFTS ROTATABLY SUPPORTED UPON SAID DISC MEANS NORMAL TO SAID FACE, THE AXES OF SAID FIRST SET OF SHAFTS BEING DISPOSED IN A FIRST CIRCLE CONCENTRIC WITH SAID HOLLOW SHAFT, A SECOND SET OF SHAFTS ROTATABLY SUPPORTED UPON SAID DISC MEANS NORMAL TO SAID FACE, THE AXES OF SAID SECOND SET OF SHAFTS BEING DISPOSED IN A CIRCLE CONCENTRIC WITH AND OF SMALLER DIAMETER THAN SAID FIRST CIRCLE, A BRACKET FIXED TO EACH SHAFT OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND SETS, ALL BRACKETS BEING DISPOSED ON THE SAME SIDE OF SAID DISC MEANS FACE, A WIRE CONTAINING SPOOL ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN EACH BRACKET ON AN AXIS PERPENDICULARLY INTERSECTING THE BRACKET ON AN AXIS PERPENDICULARLY INTERSECTING THE BRACKET SUPPORTING SHAFT AXIS, MEANS FOR RESTRAINIGN EACH OF THE SHAFTS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND SET BEING RADIALLY ALIGNED WITH A SHAFT OF SAID FIRST SET, A SECOND DISC MEANS FIXED FOR ROTATION WITH SAID HOLLOW SHAFT AND PARALLEL TO AND AXIALLY SPACED FROM SAID FIRST DISC MEANS, SAID SECOND DISC MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST SET OF WIRE GUIDE MEANS COR-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
240 words
AN APPARATUS FOR MAKING CONDUIT COPRISING A ROTATABLE HOLLOW SHAFT, FIRST DISC MEANS FIXED FOR ROTATION WITH SAID SHAFT AND INCLUDING AT LEAST ONE FACE DISPOSED IN A PLANE NORMAL TO THE ROTATIVE AXIS OF SAID SHAFT, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING FLEXIBLE TUBING COAXIALLY WITHIN SAID SHAFT, MEANS FOR CONTINUOUSLY ADVANCING SAID TUBING ALONG THE ROTATIVE AXIS OF SAID SHAFT, A FIRST SET OF SHAFTS ROTATABLY SUPPORTED UPON SAID DISC MEANS NORMAL TO SAID FACE, THE AXES OF SAID FIRST SET OF SHAFTS BEING DISPOSED IN A FIRST CIRCLE CONCENTRIC WITH SAID HOLLOW SHAFT, A SECOND SET OF SHAFTS ROTATABLY SUPPORTED UPON SAID DISC MEANS NORMAL TO SAID FACE, THE AXES OF SAID SECOND SET OF SHAFTS BEING DISPOSED IN A CIRCLE CONCENTRIC WITH AND OF SMALLER DIAMETER THAN SAID FIRST CIRCLE, A BRACKET FIXED TO EACH SHAFT OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND SETS, ALL BRACKETS BEING DISPOSED ON THE SAME SIDE OF SAID DISC MEANS FACE, A WIRE CONTAINING SPOOL ROTATABLY SUPPORTED IN EACH BRACKET ON AN AXIS PERPENDICULARLY INTERSECTING THE BRACKET ON AN AXIS PERPENDICULARLY INTERSECTING THE BRACKET SUPPORTING SHAFT AXIS, MEANS FOR RESTRAINIGN EACH OF THE SHAFTS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND SET BEING RADIALLY ALIGNED WITH A SHAFT OF SAID FIRST SET, A SECOND DISC MEANS FIXED FOR ROTATION WITH SAID HOLLOW SHAFT AND PARALLEL TO AND AXIALLY SPACED FROM SAID FIRST DISC MEANS, SAID SECOND DISC MEANS INCLUDING A FIRST SET OF WIRE GUIDE MEANS COR-
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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) | 1967-06-23 | 1967-12-23 | 1968-06-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-23 | 1971-12-23 | 1972-06-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-23 | 1975-12-23 | 1976-06-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |