Patent · US Expired

Coiled edge guide for rod-tube signal device and method

US3965849A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateMar 17, 1975
Grant dateJun 29, 1976
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Expiry dateMar 17, 1995

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
  • CPC primaryY10T29/49918
  • WIPO fieldOther special machines
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A biased rod-tube visual indicator is restrained by a fusible binder. At a selected temperature, the binder will release the rod to an extended position. A reverse spiral coil is provided at the top inner edge of the tube to guide the indicating rod to its extended position.

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