US3095140A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-07-02
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Granted: 1963-06-25
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Expires: 1982-07-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilmer E Buedingen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:24
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47G; A47G29/00; A47G29/12; A47G29/1209; A47G29/121; A47G2029/12105
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
IN A SIGNALING DEVICE TO BE ADJUSTABLY PLACED ON A FIRST LATCH MEMBER MOUNTED ON A MAIL BOX FOR CO-ACTION WITH A SECOND LATCH MEMBER MOUNTED ON A DOOR FOR THE MAIL BOX AND WITH THE FIRST LATCH MEMBER HAVING A HOLE THEREIN, A BASE HAVING A CLAMPING PORTION FOR GRIPPING THE FIRST LATCH MEMBER, A SIGNAL PLATE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE BASE AND HAVING A TAB PORTION EXTENDING THEREFROM, A PIN EXTENDING FROM THE TAB FOR ENGAGEMENT IN THE HOLE IN THE FIRST LATCH MEMBER, AND A SPRING ACTING BETWEEN THE BASE AND THE PLATE FOR SWINGING THE PLATE TO AN ANGLE WITH THE BASE UPON PULLING ON THE SECOND LATCH MEMBER TO PRESS THE PIN FROM THE HOLE AND TO DIS-ENGAGE THE TWO LATCH MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
IN A SIGNALING DEVICE TO BE ADJUSTABLY PLACED ON A FIRST LATCH MEMBER MOUNTED ON A MAIL BOX FOR CO-ACTION WITH A SECOND LATCH MEMBER MOUNTED ON A DOOR FOR THE MAIL BOX AND WITH THE FIRST LATCH MEMBER HAVING A HOLE THEREIN, A BASE HAVING A CLAMPING PORTION FOR GRIPPING THE FIRST LATCH MEMBER, A SIGNAL PLATE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE BASE AND HAVING A TAB PORTION EXTENDING THEREFROM, A PIN EXTENDING FROM THE TAB FOR ENGAGEMENT IN THE HOLE IN THE FIRST LATCH MEMBER, AND A SPRING ACTING BETWEEN THE BASE AND THE PLATE FOR SWINGING THE PLATE TO AN ANGLE WITH THE BASE UPON PULLING ON THE SECOND LATCH MEMBER TO PRESS THE PIN FROM THE HOLE AND TO DIS-ENGAGE THE TWO LATCH MEMBERS.
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) | 1966-06-24 | 1966-12-24 | 1967-06-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-06-24 | 1970-12-24 | 1971-06-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-06-24 | 1974-12-24 | 1975-06-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |