US3107109A
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Latching device for use with elongated articles of rod or tube form
Assignee: Allard Way Holdings Ltd
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Filing: 1960-09-21
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Granted: 1963-10-15
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Expires: 1980-09-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Tindale John
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 12:13
CPC Classifications
G; G21; G21C; G21C19/00; G21C19/02; G21C19/10; G05; G05G; G05G5/00; G05G5/06; G21C7/00; G21C7/06; G21C7/08; G21C7/12; G05G2700/00; G05G2700/04; G05G2700/08; Y; Y02; Y02E; Y02E30/00; Y02E30/30; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/59
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
IN COMBINATION, A ROD AS HEREINBEFORE DEFINED AND A LATCHING DEVICE THEREFOR, SAID LATCHING DEVICE COMPRISING RELATIVELY MOVABLE INNER AND OUTER TUBULAR MEMBERS ENCOMPASSING SAID ROD, DETENT ELEMENTS CARRIED ON SAID INNER MEMBER, AND PROJECTIBLE IN CONSEQUENCE OF RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID INNER AND OUTER MEMBERS AND BETWEEN SAID ROD AND SAID INNER MEMBER INTO AND OUT OF POSITION WHEREIN MOVEMENT ON THE PART OF SAID ROD IS IMPARTED OR NOT IMPARTED TO SAID INNER MEMBER, AND MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID INNER AND OUTER MEMBERS TO ENSURE UNIDIRECTIONAL ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF SAID INNER MEMBER DURING ALTERNATE AXIAL FORWARD AND REVERSE RELATIVE MOVEMENTS, BETWEEN SAID INNER AND OUTER MEMBERS, A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF SUCH RELATIVE MOVEMENTS CAUSING SAID ELEMENTS TO LATCH OR UNLATCH SAID ROD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN COMBINATION, A ROD AS HEREINBEFORE DEFINED AND A LATCHING DEVICE THEREFOR, SAID LATCHING DEVICE COMPRISING RELATIVELY MOVABLE INNER AND OUTER TUBULAR MEMBERS ENCOMPASSING SAID ROD, DETENT ELEMENTS CARRIED ON SAID INNER MEMBER, AND PROJECTIBLE IN CONSEQUENCE OF RELATIVE MOVEMENT BETWEEN SAID INNER AND OUTER MEMBERS AND BETWEEN SAID ROD AND SAID INNER MEMBER INTO AND OUT OF POSITION WHEREIN MOVEMENT ON THE PART OF SAID ROD IS IMPARTED OR NOT IMPARTED TO SAID INNER MEMBER, AND MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID INNER AND OUTER MEMBERS TO ENSURE UNIDIRECTIONAL ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF SAID INNER MEMBER DURING ALTERNATE AXIAL FORWARD AND REVERSE RELATIVE MOVEMENTS, BETWEEN SAID INNER AND OUTER MEMBERS, A PREDETERMINED NUMBER OF SUCH RELATIVE MOVEMENTS CAUSING SAID ELEMENTS TO LATCH OR UNLATCH SAID ROD.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-10-14 | 1967-04-15 | 1967-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-14 | 1971-04-15 | 1971-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-14 | 1975-04-15 | 1975-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |