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US3126189A
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Latch
Assignee: —
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1964-03-24
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Expires: 1981-03-24
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 08:30
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47B; A47B3/00; A47B3/08; A47B3/0809; A47B3/0815; A47B2003/0821; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/32; Y10T403/32114; Y10T403/32131
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
A LATCH MECHANISM FOR A COLLAPSIBLE FURNITURE LEG, COMPRISING: HINGE MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING SAID LEG, RESILIENTLY BIASED LATCH MEANS CARRIED BY SAID LEG AND ENGAGEABLE WITH A STATIONARY KEEPER, AND GRIP MEANS HINGED GENERALLY COAXIALLY WITH SAID LEG AND HAVING A WEDGE SURFACE FORMED THEREON, SAID WEDGE SURFACE ENGAGING SAID LATCH MEANS TO FORCE SAID LATCH MEANS OUT OF SAID KEEPER WHEN SAID GRIP IS SQUEEZED AGAINST SAID LEG.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
A LATCH MECHANISM FOR A COLLAPSIBLE FURNITURE LEG, COMPRISING: HINGE MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING SAID LEG, RESILIENTLY BIASED LATCH MEANS CARRIED BY SAID LEG AND ENGAGEABLE WITH A STATIONARY KEEPER, AND GRIP MEANS HINGED GENERALLY COAXIALLY WITH SAID LEG AND HAVING A WEDGE SURFACE FORMED THEREON, SAID WEDGE SURFACE ENGAGING SAID LATCH MEANS TO FORCE SAID LATCH MEANS OUT OF SAID KEEPER WHEN SAID GRIP IS SQUEEZED AGAINST SAID LEG.
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) | 1967-03-24 | 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 |