US3121584A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Jettison hook for external cargo load
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1963-02-06
•
Granted: 1964-02-18
•
Expires: 1983-02-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Bendl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 14:29
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D17/00; B64D17/22; B64D17/38; B64D17/383; F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/02; F16B45/024; F16B45/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A JETTISON HOOK FOR QUICK SEPARATION OF A LOAD FROM ITS CARRIER COMPRISING: A. UPPER AND LOWER INTERENGAGING CONNECTOR BLOCKS; B. A LOAD CARRYING HOOK PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO SAID LOWER CONNECTOR BLOCK AND CABLE-CONNECTED TO SAID UPPER CONNECTOR BLOCK; C. LATCHING MEANS COACTING WITH SAID CONNECTOR BLOCKS TO SECURE THEM TO EACH OTHER; D. LOAD RESPONSIVE LOCKING MEANS COACTING WITH SAID LATCHING MEANS TO LOCK SAID LATCHING MEANS IN ITS LATCHED POSITION UNTIL THE LOAD IS LIFTED BY SAID LOAD CARRYING HOOK; AND E. LOAD RESPONSIVE SEPARATING MEANS COACTING WITH SAID CONNECTOR BLOCKS TO CAUSE SAID CONNECTOR BLOCKS TO SEPARATE WHEN THE LOAD IS SET DOWN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A JETTISON HOOK FOR QUICK SEPARATION OF A LOAD FROM ITS CARRIER COMPRISING: A. UPPER AND LOWER INTERENGAGING CONNECTOR BLOCKS; B. A LOAD CARRYING HOOK PIVOTALLY ATTACHED TO SAID LOWER CONNECTOR BLOCK AND CABLE-CONNECTED TO SAID UPPER CONNECTOR BLOCK; C. LATCHING MEANS COACTING WITH SAID CONNECTOR BLOCKS TO SECURE THEM TO EACH OTHER; D. LOAD RESPONSIVE LOCKING MEANS COACTING WITH SAID LATCHING MEANS TO LOCK SAID LATCHING MEANS IN ITS LATCHED POSITION UNTIL THE LOAD IS LIFTED BY SAID LOAD CARRYING HOOK; AND E. LOAD RESPONSIVE SEPARATING MEANS COACTING WITH SAID CONNECTOR BLOCKS TO CAUSE SAID CONNECTOR BLOCKS TO SEPARATE WHEN THE LOAD IS SET DOWN.
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) | 1967-02-17 | 1967-08-19 | 1968-02-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-02-17 | 1971-08-19 | 1972-02-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-02-17 | 1975-08-19 | 1976-02-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |