US3089329A
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Lock assembly for a refrigerated cabinet or the like
Assignee: Chicago Lock Co
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Filing: 1961-12-07
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Granted: 1963-05-14
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Expires: 1981-12-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Kerr
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 22:24
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B5/00; E05B5/003; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S70/00; Y10S70/42; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/1039; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1075; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/5097; Y10T70/5111; Y10T70/5128; Y10T70/5133; Y10T70/5155; Y10T70/5199; Y10T70/5246; Y10T70/5296; Y10T70/5345; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5757; Y10T70/5761
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
IN A DRAW LOCK OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, A HOUSING PRESENTING AN OUTWARDLY FACING RECESS, AN OPERATING HANDLE HAVING A HUB PORTION SLIDABLE AND ROTATABLE IN SAID HOUSING, SAID HANDLE BEING SHAPED CONFORMABLY TO THE SHAPE OF THE RECESS AND BEING MOVABLY BODILY WITH THE HUB PORTION BETWEEN A RETRACTED POSITION WHEREIN THE HANDLE IS IN AN ANGULAR POSITION OF REGISTER WITH AND IS DISPOSED WITHIN THE RECESS, AND AN EXTENDED POSITION WHEREIN THE HANDLE IS PROJECTED FORWARDLY OF THE HOUSING AND OUT OF THE RECESS, KEY-CONTROLLED LATCH MEANS FOR MAINTAINING THE HANDLE AND HUB PORTION IN THEIR RETRACTED POSITION, A ROTATABLE DRAW SHAFT IN AN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH SAID HUB PORTION AND CONNECTED TO THE HOUSING, MEANS ON SAID DRAW SHAFT DESIGNED FOR COOPERATION WITH A FIXED REACTION SURFACE AND ADAPTED, UPON ROTATION OF THE DRAW SHAFT IN ONE DIRECTION, TO MOVE THE DRAW SHAFT, AND CONSEQUENTLY, THE HOUSING TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED, FORWARDLY, AND A LOST-MOTION DRIVING CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID HUB PORTION OF THE HANDLE AND THE DRAW SHAFT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
IN A DRAW LOCK OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, A HOUSING PRESENTING AN OUTWARDLY FACING RECESS, AN OPERATING HANDLE HAVING A HUB PORTION SLIDABLE AND ROTATABLE IN SAID HOUSING, SAID HANDLE BEING SHAPED CONFORMABLY TO THE SHAPE OF THE RECESS AND BEING MOVABLY BODILY WITH THE HUB PORTION BETWEEN A RETRACTED POSITION WHEREIN THE HANDLE IS IN AN ANGULAR POSITION OF REGISTER WITH AND IS DISPOSED WITHIN THE RECESS, AND AN EXTENDED POSITION WHEREIN THE HANDLE IS PROJECTED FORWARDLY OF THE HOUSING AND OUT OF THE RECESS, KEY-CONTROLLED LATCH MEANS FOR MAINTAINING THE HANDLE AND HUB PORTION IN THEIR RETRACTED POSITION, A ROTATABLE DRAW SHAFT IN AN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH SAID HUB PORTION AND CONNECTED TO THE HOUSING, MEANS ON SAID DRAW SHAFT DESIGNED FOR COOPERATION WITH A FIXED REACTION SURFACE AND ADAPTED, UPON ROTATION OF THE DRAW SHAFT IN ONE DIRECTION, TO MOVE THE DRAW SHAFT, AND CONSEQUENTLY, THE HOUSING TO WHICH IT IS CONNECTED, FORWARDLY, AND A LOST-MOTION DRIVING CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID HUB PORTION OF THE HANDLE AND THE DRAW SHAFT.
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) | 1966-05-13 | 1966-11-12 | 1967-05-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-13 | 1970-11-12 | 1971-05-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-13 | 1974-11-12 | 1975-05-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |