US3091356A
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Assignee: AIRATERRA
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Filing: 1961-06-16
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Granted: 1963-05-28
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Expires: 1981-06-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Simpkins Gideon Mac
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:01
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D45/00; B65D45/02; F; F16; F16J; F16J13/00; F16J13/02; F16J13/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A FLUSH-TYPE CLOSURE TO BE RELEASABLY MOUNTED IN AN OPENING IN A STRUCTURE PROVIDING AN UNDERCUT ANCHORING SURFACE, COMPRISING A HOUSING RECEIVABLE IN SAID OPENING HAVING AN INNER END WALL, A LOCKING PIN MOUNTED CENTRALLY OF SAID HOUSING FOR LIMITED AXIAL MOVEMEMT AND FOR ROTATIVE MOVEMENT, A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY EXTENDING LATCH LEGS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT THEIR INNER ENDS ON SAID LOCKING PIN FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT IN PLANES CONTAINING THE PIVOTAL AXIS OF THE LOCKING PIN, THE FREE ENDS OF SAID LEGS PROJECTING THROUGH SAID HOUSING IN EXTENDED POSITION FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ANCHORING SURFACE, WHEN SAID LOCKING PIN IS IN ITS INNER POSITION, SPRING MEANS INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE INNER END WALL OF THE HOUSING AND SAID LEGS YIELDABLY URGING SAID LOCKING PIN OUTWARDLY OF SAID HOUSING THEREBY TO RETRACT SAID LEGS, AND INTERENGAGING MEANS ON SAID HOUSING AND SAID LOCKING PIN FOR RELEASABLY SECURING SAID LOCKING PIN IN INNERMOST POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A FLUSH-TYPE CLOSURE TO BE RELEASABLY MOUNTED IN AN OPENING IN A STRUCTURE PROVIDING AN UNDERCUT ANCHORING SURFACE, COMPRISING A HOUSING RECEIVABLE IN SAID OPENING HAVING AN INNER END WALL, A LOCKING PIN MOUNTED CENTRALLY OF SAID HOUSING FOR LIMITED AXIAL MOVEMEMT AND FOR ROTATIVE MOVEMENT, A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY EXTENDING LATCH LEGS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT THEIR INNER ENDS ON SAID LOCKING PIN FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT IN PLANES CONTAINING THE PIVOTAL AXIS OF THE LOCKING PIN, THE FREE ENDS OF SAID LEGS PROJECTING THROUGH SAID HOUSING IN EXTENDED POSITION FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE ANCHORING SURFACE, WHEN SAID LOCKING PIN IS IN ITS INNER POSITION, SPRING MEANS INTERPOSED BETWEEN THE INNER END WALL OF THE HOUSING AND SAID LEGS YIELDABLY URGING SAID LOCKING PIN OUTWARDLY OF SAID HOUSING THEREBY TO RETRACT SAID LEGS, AND INTERENGAGING MEANS ON SAID HOUSING AND SAID LOCKING PIN FOR RELEASABLY SECURING SAID LOCKING PIN IN INNERMOST POSITION.
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) | 1966-05-27 | 1966-11-26 | 1967-05-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-05-27 | 1970-11-26 | 1971-05-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-05-27 | 1974-11-26 | 1975-05-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |