US3084008A
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Automatic locking key safe
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-08-15
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Granted: 1963-04-02
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Expires: 1981-08-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry H Mallett
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 19:14
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B19/00; E05B19/0005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5031; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/5128
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING KEY SAFE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, A MAIN COMPARTMENT OPEN AT THE FRONT, A SLIDING DRAWER IN SAID MAIN COMPARTMENT HAVING A FRONT AND BACK, SAID FRONT NORMALLY CLOSING THE OPENING IN SAID MAIN COMPARTMENT, A SPRING MOUNTED DOG ATTACHED TO THE MAIN COMPARTMENT NORMALLY IN LOCKED ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BACK OF SAID DRAWER; EXPANSIBLE TENSION MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID MAIN COMPARTMENT AND HAVING ONE END EXTENDING THROUGH SAID COMPARTMENT AND INTO SAID DRAWER AND ATTACHED TO A LOCK KEY NORMALLY ABUTTING ON THE REAR OF SAID DRAWER TO FORCIBLY HOLD SAID DRAWER CLOSED; MEANS FOR FORCING SAID DOG OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH THE REAR OF SAID DRAWER SO THAT SAID DRAWER AND SAID LOCK KEY MAY BE EXTENDED AGAINST THE FORCE OF SAID TENSION MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC LOCKING KEY SAFE OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, A MAIN COMPARTMENT OPEN AT THE FRONT, A SLIDING DRAWER IN SAID MAIN COMPARTMENT HAVING A FRONT AND BACK, SAID FRONT NORMALLY CLOSING THE OPENING IN SAID MAIN COMPARTMENT, A SPRING MOUNTED DOG ATTACHED TO THE MAIN COMPARTMENT NORMALLY IN LOCKED ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BACK OF SAID DRAWER; EXPANSIBLE TENSION MEANS ATTACHED TO SAID MAIN COMPARTMENT AND HAVING ONE END EXTENDING THROUGH SAID COMPARTMENT AND INTO SAID DRAWER AND ATTACHED TO A LOCK KEY NORMALLY ABUTTING ON THE REAR OF SAID DRAWER TO FORCIBLY HOLD SAID DRAWER CLOSED; MEANS FOR FORCING SAID DOG OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH THE REAR OF SAID DRAWER SO THAT SAID DRAWER AND SAID LOCK KEY MAY BE EXTENDED AGAINST THE FORCE OF SAID TENSION MEANS.
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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) | 1966-04-01 | 1966-10-01 | 1967-04-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-01 | 1970-10-01 | 1971-04-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-01 | 1974-10-01 | 1975-04-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |