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US 2,540,237 A · Inventors: BEVIN CHAUNCEY G

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  • Granted February 6, 1951. A patent granted before 1976 lasted at most 17 years from grant, so its term ended by February 6, 1968.
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FiledAugust 18, 1948
GrantedFebruary 6, 1951
Term endedFebruary 6, 1968
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Classification (CPC)D06F55/00 +2 more
Length3 pages

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