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US3131959A
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Lock especially for doors in motor vehicles
Assignee: Fritz Keiper KG
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Filing: 1961-08-15
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Granted: 1964-05-05
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Expires: 1981-08-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Werner Paul
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:23
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B85/00; E05B85/20; E05B85/24; E05B85/28; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/23; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/68; Y10T292/696; Y10T292/702
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
IN A LOCK, A LOCK KEEPER ASSEMBLY, IN COMBINATION WITH A LATCH BOLT HAVING A CURVED PIVOTED END AND A FREE END, SAID LOCK KEEPER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A SUPPORT; A MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER LEG AND AN INNER LEG, SAID LEGS HAVING EACH A BOTTOM FACE BLENDING INTO EACH OTHER TO FORM INTERMEDIATE THE FREE ENDS OF SAID BOTTOM FACES A CONCAVELY CURVED ABUTMENT SURFACE CORRESPONDING IN CURVATURE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THAT OF THE PIVOTED END OF SAID LATCH BOLT, SAID MEMBER BEING PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN A LEAD-IN POSITION IN WHICH THE BOTTOM FACE OF SAID OUTER LEG FORMS A LEAD-IN
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
IN A LOCK, A LOCK KEEPER ASSEMBLY, IN COMBINATION WITH A LATCH BOLT HAVING A CURVED PIVOTED END AND A FREE END, SAID LOCK KEEPER ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A SUPPORT; A MEMBER HAVING AN OUTER LEG AND AN INNER LEG, SAID LEGS HAVING EACH A BOTTOM FACE BLENDING INTO EACH OTHER TO FORM INTERMEDIATE THE FREE ENDS OF SAID BOTTOM FACES A CONCAVELY CURVED ABUTMENT SURFACE CORRESPONDING IN CURVATURE SUBSTANTIALLY TO THAT OF THE PIVOTED END OF SAID LATCH BOLT, SAID MEMBER BEING PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUPPORT FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT BETWEEN A LEAD-IN POSITION IN WHICH THE BOTTOM FACE OF SAID OUTER LEG FORMS A LEAD-IN
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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) | 1967-05-05 | 1967-11-04 | 1968-05-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-05 | 1971-11-04 | 1972-05-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-05 | 1975-11-04 | 1976-05-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |