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Hole saw
Assignee: Parker Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1976-04-15
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Granted: 1978-02-07
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Expires: 1996-04-15
Abstract
Abstract Hole saw consisting of a hardened metal tube with ground teeth at one end and a plastic cap at the other end.
Inventors
- 👤 Gabriel M. LaPointe
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 15:28
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23B; B23B51/00; B23B51/04; B23B51/0426; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/60; Y10T403/608; Y10T408/00; Y10T408/89; Y10T408/895
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
Hole saw, comprising: a. a hardened metal tube having teeth formed at one end edge, b. a cap formed of a tough polymer fitted to the other end of the tube, and c. means locking the cap and the tube together in driving relationship, the means consisting of axially-extending notches formed on the said other end of the tube and torque lugs laterally formed on the cap to fit snugly in the notches, apertures being formed on the tube adjacent the said other end and resilient detent fingers being formed on the cap to snap into the apertures to prevent relative axial movement between the tube and cap.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
Hole saw, comprising: a. a hardened metal tube having teeth formed at one end edge, b. a cap formed of a tough polymer fitted to the other end of the tube, and c. means locking the cap and the tube together in driving relationship, the means consisting of axially-extending notches formed on the said other end of the tube and torque lugs laterally formed on the cap to fit snugly in the notches, apertures being formed on the tube adjacent the said other end and resilient detent fingers being formed on the cap to snap into the apertures to prevent relative axial movement between the tube and cap.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
57 words
Hole saw as recited in claim 1, wherein the cap has a first portion having a cylindrical surface with a diameter equal to that of the inner surface of the tube and fits snugly therein and has a second portion having a cylindrical surface with a diameter equal to that of the outer surface of the tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
30 words
Hole saw as recited in claim 1, wherein a mandrel is connected to the center of the cap, the mandrel being formed with a concentric bore for holding a drill.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
33 words
Hole saw as recited in claim 1, wherein the tube is formed of high carbon steel in which the teeth have been punched and then ground and which has then been heat treated.
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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) | 1981-02-06 | 1981-08-08 | 1982-02-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-06 | 1985-08-08 | 1986-02-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-06 | 1989-08-08 | 1990-02-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |