US3094347A
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Latch structure
Assignee: CHECKER MOTORS CORP
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Filing: 1961-10-16
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Granted: 1963-06-18
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Expires: 1981-10-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vivian G May
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-10 01:28
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B83/00; E05B83/16; E05B83/24; E05C; E05C3/00; E05C3/12; E05C3/16; E05C3/22; E05C3/40; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1051; Y10T292/1052; Y10T292/1061; Y10T292/68; Y10T292/696
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
228 words
IN AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE HAVING A BODY MEMBER AND A SWINGABLE CLOSURE MEMBER MOUNTED TO CLOSE AGAINST THE BODY MEMBER, A LATCH STRUCTURE COMPRISING, A LATCH PIN AXIALLY FIXEDLY AND ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON ONE OF SAID MEMBERS TO PROJECT INTO THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS IN THE CLOSED POSITION OF THE CLOSURE, A HEAD ON SAID PIN HAVING A KEEPER ENGAGING SHOULDER ON ONE SIDE PROJECTING BEYOND THE SIDE OF THE PIN, SAID HEAD AND SHOULDER BEING CUT AWAY ALONG A SIDE OF THE PIN ANGULARLY DISPLACED FROM THE SHOULDER, A SUPPORT SECURED TO THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS WITH A FIRST WALL POSITIONED IN SPACED SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATION TO SAID PIN IN THE CLOSED POSITION OF THE MEMBERS, A SECOND WALL ON SAID SUPPORT ARRANGED AT AN ANGLE TO SAID FIRST WALL, OPENINGS FORMED IN SAID WALLS, A LEAF SPRING HAVING ONE END ABUTTED AGAINST SAID FIRST WALL WITH AN OFF-SET PROJECTING THROUGH THE OPENING IN SAID ONE WALL INTO THE PATH OF SAID HEAD AS THE CLOSURE CLOSES ON SAID BODY MEMBER TO ENGAGE BEHIND SAID SHOULDER IN THE CLOSED POSITION OF THE CLOSURE, THE OTHER END OF SAID SPRING BEING CURVED SPRINGABLY FROM SAID FIRST END AND HAVING A HOOKED ENGAGEMENT WITH THE EDGE OF THE OPENING IN SAID SECOND WALL, AND AN OPERATING ARM SECURED TO SAID PIN AND PROJECTING THEREFROM TO ROTATE THE PIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
228 words
IN AN AUTOMOTIVE VEHICLE HAVING A BODY MEMBER AND A SWINGABLE CLOSURE MEMBER MOUNTED TO CLOSE AGAINST THE BODY MEMBER, A LATCH STRUCTURE COMPRISING, A LATCH PIN AXIALLY FIXEDLY AND ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON ONE OF SAID MEMBERS TO PROJECT INTO THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS IN THE CLOSED POSITION OF THE CLOSURE, A HEAD ON SAID PIN HAVING A KEEPER ENGAGING SHOULDER ON ONE SIDE PROJECTING BEYOND THE SIDE OF THE PIN, SAID HEAD AND SHOULDER BEING CUT AWAY ALONG A SIDE OF THE PIN ANGULARLY DISPLACED FROM THE SHOULDER, A SUPPORT SECURED TO THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS WITH A FIRST WALL POSITIONED IN SPACED SIDE-BY-SIDE RELATION TO SAID PIN IN THE CLOSED POSITION OF THE MEMBERS, A SECOND WALL ON SAID SUPPORT ARRANGED AT AN ANGLE TO SAID FIRST WALL, OPENINGS FORMED IN SAID WALLS, A LEAF SPRING HAVING ONE END ABUTTED AGAINST SAID FIRST WALL WITH AN OFF-SET PROJECTING THROUGH THE OPENING IN SAID ONE WALL INTO THE PATH OF SAID HEAD AS THE CLOSURE CLOSES ON SAID BODY MEMBER TO ENGAGE BEHIND SAID SHOULDER IN THE CLOSED POSITION OF THE CLOSURE, THE OTHER END OF SAID SPRING BEING CURVED SPRINGABLY FROM SAID FIRST END AND HAVING A HOOKED ENGAGEMENT WITH THE EDGE OF THE OPENING IN SAID SECOND WALL, AND AN OPERATING ARM SECURED TO SAID PIN AND PROJECTING THEREFROM TO ROTATE THE PIN.
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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) | 1966-06-17 | 1966-12-17 | 1967-06-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-17 | 1970-12-17 | 1971-06-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-17 | 1974-12-17 | 1975-06-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |