US3118703A
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Releasable fastening devices
Assignee: ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Systems UK Ltd
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Filing: 1960-08-26
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Granted: 1964-01-21
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Expires: 1980-08-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 White Maurice William
- 👤 Jeavons Philip Swingewood
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 15:33
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B85/00; E05B85/20; E05B85/24; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/23; Y10S292/41; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1051; Y10T292/1052; Y10T292/1053
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A RELEASABLE VEHICLE DOOR FASTENING DEVICE COMPRISING A ROTARY LATCH PART MOUNTED WITHIN AND SHROUDED BY A DOOR STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE, AND A U-SHAPED STRIKER PART HAVING ONE LIMB FIXED TO AN ASSOCIATED BODY STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE AND HAVING ANOTHER LIMB WHICH IS OF FORKED SHAPE WITH UPPER AND LOWER ARMS, SAID OTHER LIMB BEING ADAPTED TO ENTER INTO COUPLING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID LATCH PART ON DOOR CLOSURE WITH THE LATCH PART RECEIVED WITHIN THE FORK ARMS OF SAID OTHER LIMB, A STRUCTURAL MEMBER OF SAID DOOR STRUCTURE HAVING AN APERTURE THROUGH WHICH SAID OTHER LIMB ENTERS PRIOR TO SAID COUPLING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID LATCH PART AND THE ARRANGEMENT BEING SUCH THAT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A RELEASABLE VEHICLE DOOR FASTENING DEVICE COMPRISING A ROTARY LATCH PART MOUNTED WITHIN AND SHROUDED BY A DOOR STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE, AND A U-SHAPED STRIKER PART HAVING ONE LIMB FIXED TO AN ASSOCIATED BODY STRUCTURE OF THE VEHICLE AND HAVING ANOTHER LIMB WHICH IS OF FORKED SHAPE WITH UPPER AND LOWER ARMS, SAID OTHER LIMB BEING ADAPTED TO ENTER INTO COUPLING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID LATCH PART ON DOOR CLOSURE WITH THE LATCH PART RECEIVED WITHIN THE FORK ARMS OF SAID OTHER LIMB, A STRUCTURAL MEMBER OF SAID DOOR STRUCTURE HAVING AN APERTURE THROUGH WHICH SAID OTHER LIMB ENTERS PRIOR TO SAID COUPLING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID LATCH PART AND THE ARRANGEMENT BEING SUCH THAT
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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) | 1967-01-20 | 1967-07-22 | 1968-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-20 | 1971-07-22 | 1972-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-20 | 1975-07-22 | 1976-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |