US4825259A
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Adapter tip for remote measuring device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1988-02-03
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Granted: 1989-04-25
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Expires: 2008-02-03
Abstract
Abstract The invention is an adapter tip 11 for supporting measuring indicia 22 on the forward end 12 of a conventional optical borescope 14 including focus adjustment means thereby permitting the substantially direct, physical measurement of internal surfaces and defects inside an object such as a pressure vehicle having an external opening therein when said measuring indicia 22 are positioned to coincide with a surface orb defect to be measured and simultaneously brought into focus with said surface or defect with said focus adjustment means.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Berry, Jr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:32
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B1/00; A61B1/00064; A61B1/00071; A61B1/0008; G; G01; G01B; G01B11/00; G01B11/02; G01B3/00; G01B3/30; G02; G02B; G02B23/00; G02B23/24; G02B23/2407; G02B23/2423
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 11
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
An adapter tip for the forward end of an optical borescope including focus adjustment means and used for the internal inspection of an object having an external opening therein through which said forward end may be inserted comprising: a body portion adapted to be secured to said forward end of said borescope: said body portion including means for supporting measuring indicia thereon thereby permitting external, substantially direct measurements when said measuring indicia coincide with an internal surface or defect and both brought into simultaneous focus with said focus adjustment means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
An adapter tip for the forward end of an optical borescope including focus adjustment means and used for the internal inspection of an object having an external opening therein through which said forward end may be inserted comprising: a body portion adapted to be secured to said forward end of said borescope: said body portion including means for supporting measuring indicia thereon thereby permitting external, substantially direct measurements when said measuring indicia coincide with an internal surface or defect and both brought into simultaneous focus with said focus adjustment means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
The invention as defined in claim 1 wherein said means for supporting said measuring indicia comprises a tang that extends from a finger on said body portion, said measuring indicia being affixed to said tang.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein said tang and said measuring indicia are formed of a bendable, resilient material.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein said tang and measuring indicia are formed of a transparent material.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein a tether is attached to said adapter tip.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein said measuring indicia are marked n said tang.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as defined in claim 2 wherein said measuring indicia are formed by said tang.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
16 words
The invention as defined in claim 7 wherein said measuring indicia are formed in said tang.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
18 words
The invention as defined in claim 7 wherein said measuring indicia are circles integrally formed by said tang.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
20 words
The invention as defined in claim 7 wherein said measuring indicia are determined by the physical dimensions of said tang.
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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) | 1992-04-24 | 1992-10-24 | 1993-04-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1996-04-24 | 1996-10-24 | 1997-04-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2000-04-24 | 2000-10-24 | 2001-04-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |