US3112946A
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Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1961-04-07
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Granted: 1963-12-03
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Expires: 1981-04-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James H Wernig
- 👤 Stanley D Cockburn
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 21:04
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B85/00; E05B85/20; E05B85/24; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/27; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1051; Y10T292/1052; Y10T292/1055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A VEHICLE DOOR LATCH OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, COMPRISING: A BOLT MOVABLE BETWEEN LATCHED AND UNLATCHED POSITIONS; MEANS YIELDABLY HOLDING SAID BOLT IN LATCHED POSITION; OPERATING MEANS INCLUDING AN OPERATING LEVER AND AN INTERMITTENT LINK WHICHIS ADAPTED, UPON MOVEMENT, TO ENGAGE SAID BOLT AND MOVE IT FROM LATCHED TO UNLATCHED POSITION; OUTSIDE UNLATCHING MEANS FOR SWINGING SAID OPERATING LEVER; AND LOCKING MEANS INCLUDING A TRIP LEVER WHICH IS MOVABLE BETWEEN LOCKED AND UNLOCKED POSITIONS AND A FREE WHEELING LINK MOUNTED ON SAID TRIP LEVER FOR BODILY MOVEMENT THEREWITH AND FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE THERETO, SAID FREE WHEELING LINK COUPLING SAID INTERMITTENT LINK TO SAID OPERATING LEVER WHEN THE TRIP LEVER IS IN UNLOCKED POSITION, AND UNCOUPLING SAID INTERMITTENT LINK FROM SAID OPERATING LEVER WHEN THE TRIP LEVER IS IN LOCKED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A VEHICLE DOOR LATCH OF THE CHARACTER DESCRIBED, COMPRISING: A BOLT MOVABLE BETWEEN LATCHED AND UNLATCHED POSITIONS; MEANS YIELDABLY HOLDING SAID BOLT IN LATCHED POSITION; OPERATING MEANS INCLUDING AN OPERATING LEVER AND AN INTERMITTENT LINK WHICHIS ADAPTED, UPON MOVEMENT, TO ENGAGE SAID BOLT AND MOVE IT FROM LATCHED TO UNLATCHED POSITION; OUTSIDE UNLATCHING MEANS FOR SWINGING SAID OPERATING LEVER; AND LOCKING MEANS INCLUDING A TRIP LEVER WHICH IS MOVABLE BETWEEN LOCKED AND UNLOCKED POSITIONS AND A FREE WHEELING LINK MOUNTED ON SAID TRIP LEVER FOR BODILY MOVEMENT THEREWITH AND FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT RELATIVE THERETO, SAID FREE WHEELING LINK COUPLING SAID INTERMITTENT LINK TO SAID OPERATING LEVER WHEN THE TRIP LEVER IS IN UNLOCKED POSITION, AND UNCOUPLING SAID INTERMITTENT LINK FROM SAID OPERATING LEVER WHEN THE TRIP LEVER IS IN LOCKED POSITION.
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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) | 1966-12-02 | 1967-06-03 | 1967-12-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-02 | 1971-06-03 | 1971-12-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-02 | 1975-06-03 | 1975-12-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |