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US3137123A
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Assignee: DUCHESS JEWELRY Mfg CORP
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Filing: 1961-07-17
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1981-07-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pompeo Louis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 03:07
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44C; A44C5/00; A44C5/02; A44C5/04; A44C5/08; A44C5/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
A DETACHABLE PIVOTAL CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO LINKS OF AN EXPANSION BAND WHEREIN EACH OF SAID LINKS COMPRISES A LINER AND A SHELL LOCKED TO THE LINER AND WHEREIN EACH SHELL INCLUDES A WALL PARALLEL TO THE LINER AND AT LEAST ONE PERIPHERAL FLANGE SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID LINER EXTENDING FROM SAID WALL TOWARD THE LINER AND SECURED THERETO SO THAT EACH LINER AND SHELL CONSTITUTES A HOLLOW BOX, SAID PIVOTAL CONNECTION COMPRISING A NOTCH IN ONE LINER HAVING A THROAT EXTENDING TO AN EDGE OF THE LINER, A SECTION OF SAID PERIPHERAL FLANGE BEING ADJACENT AND NORMALLY BLOCKING SAID THROAT, A PIVOT MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE OTHER LINER AND PIVOTALLY RECEIVED IN SAID NOTCH, SAID PIVOT MEMBER HAVING AN ENLARGED HEAD LOCATED BETWEEN THE NOTCHED LINER AND ITS ASSOCIATED SHELL, SAID HEAD
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
A DETACHABLE PIVOTAL CONNECTION BETWEEN TWO LINKS OF AN EXPANSION BAND WHEREIN EACH OF SAID LINKS COMPRISES A LINER AND A SHELL LOCKED TO THE LINER AND WHEREIN EACH SHELL INCLUDES A WALL PARALLEL TO THE LINER AND AT LEAST ONE PERIPHERAL FLANGE SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO SAID LINER EXTENDING FROM SAID WALL TOWARD THE LINER AND SECURED THERETO SO THAT EACH LINER AND SHELL CONSTITUTES A HOLLOW BOX, SAID PIVOTAL CONNECTION COMPRISING A NOTCH IN ONE LINER HAVING A THROAT EXTENDING TO AN EDGE OF THE LINER, A SECTION OF SAID PERIPHERAL FLANGE BEING ADJACENT AND NORMALLY BLOCKING SAID THROAT, A PIVOT MEMBER CONNECTED TO THE OTHER LINER AND PIVOTALLY RECEIVED IN SAID NOTCH, SAID PIVOT MEMBER HAVING AN ENLARGED HEAD LOCATED BETWEEN THE NOTCHED LINER AND ITS ASSOCIATED SHELL, SAID HEAD
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) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |