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US4031878A
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Crown cutting wire
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-11-12
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Granted: 1977-06-28
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Expires: 1995-11-12
Abstract
Abstract A wire saw having improved stress-fatigue characteristics is disclosed. The saw comprises an elongated flexible metallic body having a substantially circular cross section, and a pluraity of cutting segments or blocks of comminuted abrasive in a bonding matrix resiliently mounted on said body in spaced-apart relation to one another in a helical pattern along the length of the body. In a preferred embodiment of the invention, the body has at least one helical ridge along its length. The cutting block bottom surfaces are slotted or grooved to mate with the ridge, and the blocks are mounted on the ridge.
Inventors
- 👤 George H. Hall
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:06
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23D; B23D61/00; B23D61/18; B23D61/185
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A wire saw comprising in combination: an elongated flexible metallic body having a substantially circular cross section, a curved outer surface and, at least one helical ridge on said curved outer surface along the length of said body; a plurality of blocks of composite comminuted abrasive in a bonding matrix resiliently mounted on said body along said at least one ridge in spaced-apart relation to one another; the bottom surfaces of said blocks being shaped to substantially mate with said body outer surface.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A wire saw comprising in combination: an elongated flexible metallic body having a substantially circular cross section, a curved outer surface and, at least one helical ridge on said curved outer surface along the length of said body; a plurality of blocks of composite comminuted abrasive in a bonding matrix resiliently mounted on said body along said at least one ridge in spaced-apart relation to one another; the bottom surfaces of said blocks being shaped to substantially mate with said body outer surface.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
22 words
A saw as defined in claim 1 wherein said blocks are mounted to said body by an elastically pliant epoxy based adhesive.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
43 words
A saw as defined in claim 2, further including a layer which comprises a flexible metal, sandwiched between said body and said blocks so as to extend completely between each of said blocks and said body, and being metallurgically bonded to said blocks.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
A saw as defined in claim 3, wherein said flexible metal comprises copper in major proportion.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
12 words
A saw as defined in claim 1 wherein said abrasive is diamond.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
A saw as defined in claim 1 wherein the twist direction of said line is reversed along the wire.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
22 words
A saw as defined in claim 1 wherein the bottom surfaces of said blocks are shaped to also mate with said ridge.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
18 words
A saw as defined in claim 1, wherein said body is in the form of an endless loop.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
25 words
A saw as defined in claim 1 wherein said blocks are tapered from a relatively narrow cutting surface area to a relatively wider base area.
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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) | 1980-06-27 | 1980-12-27 | 1981-06-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-06-27 | 1984-12-27 | 1985-06-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-06-27 | 1988-12-27 | 1989-06-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |