US3125873A
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Locking mechanism
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1964-03-24
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Expires: 1981-03-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:57
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B29/00; E05B29/0013; E05B29/002; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5009; Y10T70/5031; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/554; Y10T70/5562; Y10T70/5575
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
LOCKING MECHANISM FOR LOCKING TWO MEMBERS TOGETHER, COMPRISING: ONE OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING A PLURALITY OF LOCKING APERTURES THERETHROUGH, SAID LOCKING APERTURES EACH HAVING A LOCKING SHOULDER AND ANOTHER SHOULDER OPPOSITE THERETO; A PLURALITY OF FLEXIBLE TUMBLERS ON THE OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS, EACH TUMBLER BEING ASSOCIATED AND IN ALIGNMENT WITH ONE OF SAD LOCKING APERTURES, EACH TUMBLER HAVING A PORTION THEREOF PROJECTING THROUGH ITS ASSOCIATED LOCKING APERTURE WHEN SAID MEMBERS ARE CLOSED, WHICH PORTION HAS A LOCKING SHOULDER THEREON NORMALLY HOOKING OVER THE LOCKING SHOULDER OF THE LOCKING APERTURE WHEN SAID TUMBLERS ARE UNFLEXED, THE TUMBLER PORTIONS EACH HAVING AN OVER-ALL WIDTH LESS THAN THE DISTANCE BETWEEN THE OPPOSED SHOULDERS OF THE ASSOCIATED LOCKING APERTURE, SAID TUMBLERS EACH
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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) | 1967-03-24 | 1967-09-23 | 1968-03-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-03-24 | 1971-09-23 | 1972-03-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-03-24 | 1975-09-23 | 1976-03-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |