US3140072A
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Locking mechanism in quick-connectdisconnect coupling
Assignee: Stile Craft Manufacturers Inc
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Filing: 1962-04-16
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Granted: 1964-07-07
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Expires: 1982-04-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Joseph S Scinto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:44
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L37/00; F16L37/22; F16L37/23; F16L37/28; F16L37/38; F16L37/46; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18056; Y10T74/18176; Y10T74/18182
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
70 words
IN A COUPLING, (A) A TUBULAR PLUG, (B) A TUBULAR BODY PROVIDING A SOCKET ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID PLUG, (C) A SLEEVE MOUNTED ON SAID BODY FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN LIMITS, AND (D) A LOCKING MEANS OPERATIVELY INTERCONNECTING SAID SLEEVE AND BODY TO RETAIN THE SLEEVE IN ONE POSITION WHEN THE PLUG IS COMPLETELY WITHDRAWN, THE PLUG ENGAGING AND ACTUATING THE LOCKING MEANS WHEN INSERTED TO RELEASE THE SLEEVE FOR MOVEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
70 words
IN A COUPLING, (A) A TUBULAR PLUG, (B) A TUBULAR BODY PROVIDING A SOCKET ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID PLUG, (C) A SLEEVE MOUNTED ON SAID BODY FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN LIMITS, AND (D) A LOCKING MEANS OPERATIVELY INTERCONNECTING SAID SLEEVE AND BODY TO RETAIN THE SLEEVE IN ONE POSITION WHEN THE PLUG IS COMPLETELY WITHDRAWN, THE PLUG ENGAGING AND ACTUATING THE LOCKING MEANS WHEN INSERTED TO RELEASE THE SLEEVE FOR MOVEMENT.
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) | 1967-07-07 | 1968-01-06 | 1968-07-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-07 | 1972-01-06 | 1972-07-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-07 | 1976-01-06 | 1976-07-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |