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US3098365A
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Coupling for rods or shafts
Assignee: United Carr Fastener Corp
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Filing: 1962-05-14
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Granted: 1963-07-23
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Expires: 1982-05-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pearson Arthur Stanley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 00:42
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C11/00; F16C11/04; F16C11/06; F16D; F16D3/00; F16D3/16; F16D3/20; F16D3/202; F16D3/205; F16D3/2052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A COUPLING FOR RODS OR SHAFTS COMPRISING A MALE AND A FEMALE MEMBER EACH MADE OF A SINGLE PIECE OF RESILIENT SYNTHETIC PLASTIC MATERIAL, AND EACH INCLUDING A SHANK-LIKE PORTION FOR ATTACHMENT TO AN END OF ROD OR SHAFT, THE SHANK OF THE MALE MEMBER HAVING A SPHERICALLY SHAPED ELEMENT AT ONE END PROVIDED WITH LATERALLY PROJECTING INTEGRAL MOLDED SPIGOTS AND THE SHANK OF THE FEMALE MEMBER HAVING A SOCKET ELEMENT AT ONE END FORMED WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY HEMISPHERICALLY SHAPED RESTRICTED OPENING CAVITY CORRESPONDING TO THE DIMENSIONS OF THE SPHERICALLY SHAPED ELEMENT OF THE MALE MEMBER, AND SURROUNDED BY A CONTINUOUS RESILIENT WALL OF THE CAVITY FOR RESILIENTLY ENGAGING THE ELEMENT OF THE MALE MEMBER, WHEN INSERTED AND SAID WALL BEING FORMED WITH SLOTS OR RECESSES FOR RECEIVING THE SPIGOTS OF THE MALE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A COUPLING FOR RODS OR SHAFTS COMPRISING A MALE AND A FEMALE MEMBER EACH MADE OF A SINGLE PIECE OF RESILIENT SYNTHETIC PLASTIC MATERIAL, AND EACH INCLUDING A SHANK-LIKE PORTION FOR ATTACHMENT TO AN END OF ROD OR SHAFT, THE SHANK OF THE MALE MEMBER HAVING A SPHERICALLY SHAPED ELEMENT AT ONE END PROVIDED WITH LATERALLY PROJECTING INTEGRAL MOLDED SPIGOTS AND THE SHANK OF THE FEMALE MEMBER HAVING A SOCKET ELEMENT AT ONE END FORMED WITH A SUBSTANTIALLY HEMISPHERICALLY SHAPED RESTRICTED OPENING CAVITY CORRESPONDING TO THE DIMENSIONS OF THE SPHERICALLY SHAPED ELEMENT OF THE MALE MEMBER, AND SURROUNDED BY A CONTINUOUS RESILIENT WALL OF THE CAVITY FOR RESILIENTLY ENGAGING THE ELEMENT OF THE MALE MEMBER, WHEN INSERTED AND SAID WALL BEING FORMED WITH SLOTS OR RECESSES FOR RECEIVING THE SPIGOTS OF THE MALE MEMBER.
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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) | 1966-07-22 | 1967-01-21 | 1967-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-22 | 1971-01-21 | 1971-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-22 | 1975-01-21 | 1975-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |