US3140886A
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Coupling device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-05-14
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1983-05-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward J Cotilla
- 👤 George A Gimber
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:40
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D1/00; B64D1/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A COUPLING DEVICE FOR SECURING TWO ADJOINING SECTIONS OF AN OBJECT TO EACH OTHER, THE SECTIONS HAVING INTERFITTING ENDS WITH PERIPHERAL SLOTS DISPOSED AROUND THE PERIPHERIES THEREOF AND REGISTERING WITH EACH OTHER COMPRISING: AN EXPLOSIVE BOLT ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE ONE SECTION AT THE INTERFITTING END AND INCLUDING A BOSS AND AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE THEREIN; A LEAF SPRING HAVING A PLURALITY OF PERIPHERAL ARMS NORMALLY ARCHED TOWARD THE ONE SECTION AND ALIGNED FOR THE ARMS TO SLIDE INTO SAID REGISTERED SLOTS WHEN FLATTENED AGAINST THE ONE SECTION; A RIGID ELEMENT DISPOSED ON THE SIDE OF SAID SPRING OPPOSITE FROM THE ONE SECTION FOR DISTRIBUTING A FORCE AGAINST SAID SPRING; A SET SCREW PASSING THROUGH SAID RIGID ELEMENT AND SAID SPRING AND SECURED TO SAID BOSS FOR MAINTAINING SAID SPRING IN A FLAT CONFIGURATION; AND ELECTRICAL MEANS CONTAINED WITHIN THE ONE SECTION AND CONNECTED TO SAID CHARGE FOR DETONATING THE CHARGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A COUPLING DEVICE FOR SECURING TWO ADJOINING SECTIONS OF AN OBJECT TO EACH OTHER, THE SECTIONS HAVING INTERFITTING ENDS WITH PERIPHERAL SLOTS DISPOSED AROUND THE PERIPHERIES THEREOF AND REGISTERING WITH EACH OTHER COMPRISING: AN EXPLOSIVE BOLT ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE ONE SECTION AT THE INTERFITTING END AND INCLUDING A BOSS AND AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE THEREIN; A LEAF SPRING HAVING A PLURALITY OF PERIPHERAL ARMS NORMALLY ARCHED TOWARD THE ONE SECTION AND ALIGNED FOR THE ARMS TO SLIDE INTO SAID REGISTERED SLOTS WHEN FLATTENED AGAINST THE ONE SECTION; A RIGID ELEMENT DISPOSED ON THE SIDE OF SAID SPRING OPPOSITE FROM THE ONE SECTION FOR DISTRIBUTING A FORCE AGAINST SAID SPRING; A SET SCREW PASSING THROUGH SAID RIGID ELEMENT AND SAID SPRING AND SECURED TO SAID BOSS FOR MAINTAINING SAID SPRING IN A FLAT CONFIGURATION; AND ELECTRICAL MEANS CONTAINED WITHIN THE ONE SECTION AND CONNECTED TO SAID CHARGE FOR DETONATING THE CHARGE.
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) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |