US3228033A
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Finger guard
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-18
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1983-03-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ames Rudolph
- 👤 Ames Louis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:42
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41D; A41D13/00; A41D13/05; A41D13/08; A41D13/081; A41D13/087; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/04; A61B17/0493; A61F; A61F13/00; A61F13/10; A61F13/104; A61F13/105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A GUARD ADAPTED TO BE LIFTED UPON TWO ADJACENT FINGERS COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED HOLLOW BODY HAVING SPACED TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS INTERCONNECTED BY SIDE WALLS SUBSTANTIALLY COEXTENSIVE IN LENGTH WITH THE TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS, A SUBSTANTAILLY CLOSED END WALL AND AN OPEN END, SAID TOP WALL HAVING AN UPPER SURFACE WHICH IS FLAT THROUGHOUT THE MAJOR PORTION OF THE TOP WALL; AND AN UPWARDLY EXTENDING GUARD RAIL CURVEDLY MERGED WITH AND DISPOSED PERIPHERALLY OF SAID UPPER SURFACE AT THE JUNCTION OF SAID TOP WALL AND SIDE WALLS AND GENERALLY DEFINING THE UPPER LATERAL EDGES OF THE GUARD, SAID UPPER SURFACE AND GUARD RAIL BEING OF HARD MATERIAL SO THAT THE POINT OF A PIN MOVING ALONG THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE TOP WALL WILL BE DEFLECTED UPWARDLY UPON CONTACT WITH SAID GUARD RAIL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A GUARD ADAPTED TO BE LIFTED UPON TWO ADJACENT FINGERS COMPRISING: AN ELONGATED HOLLOW BODY HAVING SPACED TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS INTERCONNECTED BY SIDE WALLS SUBSTANTIALLY COEXTENSIVE IN LENGTH WITH THE TOP AND BOTTOM WALLS, A SUBSTANTAILLY CLOSED END WALL AND AN OPEN END, SAID TOP WALL HAVING AN UPPER SURFACE WHICH IS FLAT THROUGHOUT THE MAJOR PORTION OF THE TOP WALL; AND AN UPWARDLY EXTENDING GUARD RAIL CURVEDLY MERGED WITH AND DISPOSED PERIPHERALLY OF SAID UPPER SURFACE AT THE JUNCTION OF SAID TOP WALL AND SIDE WALLS AND GENERALLY DEFINING THE UPPER LATERAL EDGES OF THE GUARD, SAID UPPER SURFACE AND GUARD RAIL BEING OF HARD MATERIAL SO THAT THE POINT OF A PIN MOVING ALONG THE UPPER SURFACE OF THE TOP WALL WILL BE DEFLECTED UPWARDLY UPON CONTACT WITH SAID GUARD RAIL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |