US3159370A
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Vacuum bases
Assignee: GENERAL SLICING MACHINE CO Inc
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Filing: 1962-01-31
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Granted: 1964-12-01
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Expires: 1982-01-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rubinstein Joseph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:08
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B47/00; F16B47/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
IN A VACUUM BASE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, A DISHED MEMBER, A RUBBER PAD; THE ENTIRE MOUTH RIM OF SAID MEMBER CONTACTING ONE SURFACE OF SAID PAD; SAID RIM BEING WITHIN THE CONFINES OF SAID PAD; THE PERIMETRICAL WALL OF SAID DISHED MEMBER HAVING TWO OPPOSITE SIDES; THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF EACH OF SAID SIDES BEING CONVEX WHEREBY THE INNER EDGES OF THE MOUTH RIM ARE CONVEX ALONG SAID SIDES RESPECTIVELY; THE OTHER SURFACE OF SAID PAD BEING NORMALLY FLAT AND ADAPTED TO BE SET ONTO A FLAT SURFACE, MEANS STIFFENING A COMPARATIVELY LARGE CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID PAD; THE REMAINDER OF SAID PAD BEING RESILIENT AND MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID MEMBER, ENGAGING SAID CENTRAL PAD PORTION AND ADAPTED WHEN MOVED IN A PREDETERMINED DIRECTION, TO BRING SAID STIFFENED CENTRAL PORTION OF THE PAD INTO SAID MEMBER WHEREBY SAID PAD WILL ASSUME DISHED FORM AND FURTHER ADAPTED WHEN MOVED IN A CERTAIN DIRECTION TO HAVE THE PAD ASSUME ITS NORMAL CONDITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
IN A VACUUM BASE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, A DISHED MEMBER, A RUBBER PAD; THE ENTIRE MOUTH RIM OF SAID MEMBER CONTACTING ONE SURFACE OF SAID PAD; SAID RIM BEING WITHIN THE CONFINES OF SAID PAD; THE PERIMETRICAL WALL OF SAID DISHED MEMBER HAVING TWO OPPOSITE SIDES; THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF EACH OF SAID SIDES BEING CONVEX WHEREBY THE INNER EDGES OF THE MOUTH RIM ARE CONVEX ALONG SAID SIDES RESPECTIVELY; THE OTHER SURFACE OF SAID PAD BEING NORMALLY FLAT AND ADAPTED TO BE SET ONTO A FLAT SURFACE, MEANS STIFFENING A COMPARATIVELY LARGE CENTRAL PORTION OF SAID PAD; THE REMAINDER OF SAID PAD BEING RESILIENT AND MEANS MOVABLY MOUNTED ON SAID MEMBER, ENGAGING SAID CENTRAL PAD PORTION AND ADAPTED WHEN MOVED IN A PREDETERMINED DIRECTION, TO BRING SAID STIFFENED CENTRAL PORTION OF THE PAD INTO SAID MEMBER WHEREBY SAID PAD WILL ASSUME DISHED FORM AND FURTHER ADAPTED WHEN MOVED IN A CERTAIN DIRECTION TO HAVE THE PAD ASSUME ITS NORMAL CONDITION.
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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) | 1967-12-01 | 1968-06-01 | 1968-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-01 | 1972-06-01 | 1972-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-01 | 1976-06-01 | 1976-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |