US3234723A
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Elongated tension load carrying element for oil wells and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-20
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Granted: 1966-02-15
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Expires: 1983-05-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kenard D Brown
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 16:21
CPC Classifications
E; E21; E21B; E21B17/00; E21B17/20; E21B43/00; E21B43/25; E21B43/26; E21B43/263; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/20408; Y10T74/20456
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
AN ELONGATED ELEMENT FOR CARRYING THE HEAVY TENSION LOADS OF OIL WELL PUMPING EQUIPMENT AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SEPARATE SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT TENSION WIRES OF HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH MATERIAL EACH HAVING A PROTECTIVE COVERING OF PLASTIC MATERIAL SECURELY BONDED THERETO, AND MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID WIRES IN A CLOSELY BUNDLED CONFIGURATION WHILE AFFORDING AT LEAST LIMITED RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF THE WIRES WITH RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER SUBSTANTIALLY THROUGHOUT THEIR LENGTHS THEREBY TENDING TO EQUALIZE THE TENSION AND UTILIZE THE FULL STRENGTH OF ALL THE WIRES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
AN ELONGATED ELEMENT FOR CARRYING THE HEAVY TENSION LOADS OF OIL WELL PUMPING EQUIPMENT AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF SEPARATE SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT TENSION WIRES OF HIGH TENSILE STRENGTH MATERIAL EACH HAVING A PROTECTIVE COVERING OF PLASTIC MATERIAL SECURELY BONDED THERETO, AND MEANS FOR RETAINING SAID WIRES IN A CLOSELY BUNDLED CONFIGURATION WHILE AFFORDING AT LEAST LIMITED RELATIVE MOVEMENT OF THE WIRES WITH RESPECT TO ONE ANOTHER SUBSTANTIALLY THROUGHOUT THEIR LENGTHS THEREBY TENDING TO EQUALIZE THE TENSION AND UTILIZE THE FULL STRENGTH OF ALL THE WIRES.
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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) | 1969-02-14 | 1969-08-16 | 1970-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-14 | 1973-08-16 | 1974-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-14 | 1977-08-16 | 1978-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |