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Separating helical springs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-03-27
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Granted: 1964-01-21
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Expires: 1981-03-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander E Vokes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:48
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G47/00; B65G47/02; B65G47/04; B65G47/12; B65G47/14; B65G47/1407; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S198/00; Y10S198/953
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
80 words
THE METHOD OF SEPARATING WOUND HELICAL SPRINGS AND SIMILAR ARTICLES WHICH MAY BECOME ENTANGLED WHICH COMPRISES PROVIDING A FREE LATERAL PATH FOR AT LEAST ONE OF SAID SPRINGS AND PERIODICALLY APPLYING AND REMOVING A MAGNETIC FIELD TO THE ENTANGLED SPRINGS TO CREATE A NORTH AND SOUTH POLE IN SAID SPRINGS SO THAT THE ENTANGLED SPRINGS HAVING IDENTICAL POLES AT ADJACENT ENDS TEND TO REPEL ONE ANOTHER THEREBY DISENTANGLING FROM ONE ANOTHER BY SAID ONE SPRING ONLY MOVING ALONG SAID PATH.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
80 words
THE METHOD OF SEPARATING WOUND HELICAL SPRINGS AND SIMILAR ARTICLES WHICH MAY BECOME ENTANGLED WHICH COMPRISES PROVIDING A FREE LATERAL PATH FOR AT LEAST ONE OF SAID SPRINGS AND PERIODICALLY APPLYING AND REMOVING A MAGNETIC FIELD TO THE ENTANGLED SPRINGS TO CREATE A NORTH AND SOUTH POLE IN SAID SPRINGS SO THAT THE ENTANGLED SPRINGS HAVING IDENTICAL POLES AT ADJACENT ENDS TEND TO REPEL ONE ANOTHER THEREBY DISENTANGLING FROM ONE ANOTHER BY SAID ONE SPRING ONLY MOVING ALONG SAID PATH.
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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) | 1967-01-20 | 1967-07-22 | 1968-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-20 | 1971-07-22 | 1972-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-20 | 1975-07-22 | 1976-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |