US3216683A
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Tube clamps for multiple tube layers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-10
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Granted: 1965-11-09
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Expires: 1984-03-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald A Girard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:09
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/22; F16L3/222
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A RIGID BLOCK FOR FASTENING ONE OR MORE TUBES TO A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE BY MEANS OF HOLD-DOWN MEMBERS, SAID BLOCK HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED FACES AND BEING FORMED WITH: (A) A PAIR OF GUIDE OPENINGS AT THE ENDS THEREOF FOR RECEIVING SAID HOLD-DOWN MEMBERS, (B) A TRANSVERSE TUBE-RECEIVING RECESS IN ONE OF SAID FACES, AND (C) A PAIR OF AUXILIARY SECURING ELEMENTS FORMED AT THE OTHER OF SAID FACES AND SPACED APART BY A DISTANCE LESS THAN THE INTERVAL BETWEEN SAID GUIDE OPENINGS FOR SECURING ADDITIONAL HOLD-DOWN MEMBERS RELATIVELY TO THE BLOCK AND THEREBY FASTENING TO THE LATTER FACE A SIMILAR AUXILIARY RIGID BLOCK FOR FASTENING AN ADDITIONAL TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
A RIGID BLOCK FOR FASTENING ONE OR MORE TUBES TO A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE BY MEANS OF HOLD-DOWN MEMBERS, SAID BLOCK HAVING A PAIR OF SPACED FACES AND BEING FORMED WITH: (A) A PAIR OF GUIDE OPENINGS AT THE ENDS THEREOF FOR RECEIVING SAID HOLD-DOWN MEMBERS, (B) A TRANSVERSE TUBE-RECEIVING RECESS IN ONE OF SAID FACES, AND (C) A PAIR OF AUXILIARY SECURING ELEMENTS FORMED AT THE OTHER OF SAID FACES AND SPACED APART BY A DISTANCE LESS THAN THE INTERVAL BETWEEN SAID GUIDE OPENINGS FOR SECURING ADDITIONAL HOLD-DOWN MEMBERS RELATIVELY TO THE BLOCK AND THEREBY FASTENING TO THE LATTER FACE A SIMILAR AUXILIARY RIGID BLOCK FOR FASTENING AN ADDITIONAL TUBE.
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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) | 1968-11-08 | 1969-05-10 | 1969-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-08 | 1973-05-10 | 1973-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-08 | 1977-05-10 | 1977-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |