US3072987A
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Connector
Assignee: REVERE ELECTRIC Manufacturing CO
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Filing: 1961-06-09
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1981-06-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alva B Winters
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:17
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/10; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/02; F16B45/024; F16B45/026; F16B45/035; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34; Y10T24/3484; Y10T24/3485; Y10T24/3489; Y10T24/3493
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A CONNECTOR ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON A CHAIN LINK OR THE LIKE COMPRISING: A PAIR OF MEMBERS ADAPTED TO FORM A CLOSED LOOP ABOUT A CABLE, BAR, OR OTHER CHAIN LINK AND, BY RELATIVE MOVEMENT ABOUT A COMMON PIVOT, TO OPEN SAID LOOP TO RECEIVE OR RELEASE SAID CABLE, BAR OR OTHER CHAIN LINK, EACH OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING AN ELONGATED SHANK PROVIDED WITH AN OPEN ENDED SLOT EXTENDING INTO SAID SHANK LATERALLY THEREOF; THE SLOTS IN SAID MEMBERS EXTENDING INTO SAID MEMBERS FROM OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS WHEN SAID MEMBERS ARE ASSEMBLED TO FORM SAID LOOP AND OVERLAPPING TO DEFINE AND OPENING TO CONFINE A LINK OF SAID MOUNTING CHAIN OR THE LIKE TO FORM SAID COMMON PIVOT; AND RETAINING MEANS SURROUNDING SAID SHANKS TO MAINTAIN THE SAME IN LOOP-FORMING RELATION AND IN ASSEMBLY WITH THE PIVOT-FORMING PORTION OF SAID MOUNTING CHAIN OR THE LIKE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A CONNECTOR ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED ON A CHAIN LINK OR THE LIKE COMPRISING: A PAIR OF MEMBERS ADAPTED TO FORM A CLOSED LOOP ABOUT A CABLE, BAR, OR OTHER CHAIN LINK AND, BY RELATIVE MOVEMENT ABOUT A COMMON PIVOT, TO OPEN SAID LOOP TO RECEIVE OR RELEASE SAID CABLE, BAR OR OTHER CHAIN LINK, EACH OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING AN ELONGATED SHANK PROVIDED WITH AN OPEN ENDED SLOT EXTENDING INTO SAID SHANK LATERALLY THEREOF; THE SLOTS IN SAID MEMBERS EXTENDING INTO SAID MEMBERS FROM OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS WHEN SAID MEMBERS ARE ASSEMBLED TO FORM SAID LOOP AND OVERLAPPING TO DEFINE AND OPENING TO CONFINE A LINK OF SAID MOUNTING CHAIN OR THE LIKE TO FORM SAID COMMON PIVOT; AND RETAINING MEANS SURROUNDING SAID SHANKS TO MAINTAIN THE SAME IN LOOP-FORMING RELATION AND IN ASSEMBLY WITH THE PIVOT-FORMING PORTION OF SAID MOUNTING CHAIN OR THE LIKE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |