US3104124A
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Automatic car door lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-11-24
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Granted: 1963-09-17
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Expires: 1981-11-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Urban R Beck
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:45
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B77/00; E05B77/54; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/27; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/306; Y10T292/308
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A DOOR LOCK HAVING A FRAME, A LATCH, CONTROL HANDLES AND LINKAGE MEMBERS INTERCONNECTING SAID LATCH AND CONTROL HANDLES, A. AT LEAST ONE OF SAID LINKAGE MEMBERS BEING PIVOTALLY SECURED TO ANOTHER OF SAID LINKAGE MEMBERS FOR MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF OPERABLE RELATIONSHIP WITH A THIRD OF SAID LINKAGE MEMBERS, B. A CONTROL PLATE (1) PIVOTED TO SAID FRAME AND (2) ENGAGING SAID PIVOTED LINKAGE MEMBER (3) FOR MOVING SAID PIVOTED LINKAGE MEMBER INTO AND OUT OF OPERABLE POSITION SELECTIVELY, C. A PIN (1) SECURED TO SAID CONTROL PLATE, D. SUPPORT MEANS (1) MOVABLY SECURED TO SAID FRAME AND (2) ENGAGING SAID PIN FOR HOLDING SAID CONTROL PLATE IN A POSITION TO MAKE SAID PIVOTED LINKAGE MEMBER OPERABLE, AND E. INERTIA MEANS SECURED TO SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR MOVING IT AWAY FROM SAID PIN IN RESPONSE TO MOTION OF SAID DOOR LOCK IN A GIVEN DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A DOOR LOCK HAVING A FRAME, A LATCH, CONTROL HANDLES AND LINKAGE MEMBERS INTERCONNECTING SAID LATCH AND CONTROL HANDLES, A. AT LEAST ONE OF SAID LINKAGE MEMBERS BEING PIVOTALLY SECURED TO ANOTHER OF SAID LINKAGE MEMBERS FOR MOVEMENT INTO AND OUT OF OPERABLE RELATIONSHIP WITH A THIRD OF SAID LINKAGE MEMBERS, B. A CONTROL PLATE (1) PIVOTED TO SAID FRAME AND (2) ENGAGING SAID PIVOTED LINKAGE MEMBER (3) FOR MOVING SAID PIVOTED LINKAGE MEMBER INTO AND OUT OF OPERABLE POSITION SELECTIVELY, C. A PIN (1) SECURED TO SAID CONTROL PLATE, D. SUPPORT MEANS (1) MOVABLY SECURED TO SAID FRAME AND (2) ENGAGING SAID PIN FOR HOLDING SAID CONTROL PLATE IN A POSITION TO MAKE SAID PIVOTED LINKAGE MEMBER OPERABLE, AND E. INERTIA MEANS SECURED TO SAID SUPPORT MEANS FOR MOVING IT AWAY FROM SAID PIN IN RESPONSE TO MOTION OF SAID DOOR LOCK IN A GIVEN DIRECTION.
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) | 1966-09-16 | 1967-03-18 | 1967-09-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-16 | 1971-03-18 | 1971-09-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-16 | 1975-03-18 | 1975-09-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |