US3141218A
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Spring clip
Assignee: KAYNAR Manufacturing CO Inc
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Filing: 1962-12-10
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Granted: 1964-07-21
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Expires: 1982-12-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Eckman Gordon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 22:00
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45D; A45D8/00; A45D8/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/44; Y10T24/44291; Y10T24/44376; Y10T24/44385; Y10T24/44479
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A SPRING CLIP COMPRISING: TWO ELONGATED LEVER MEMBERS EACH HAVING AN INSIDE AND AN OUTSIDE FACE AND EACH ALSO HAVING A GRIP PORTION AND A JAW PORTION; SAID MEMBERS BEING ARRANGED WITH THEIR INSIDE FACES OPPOSING EACH OTHER; FULCRUM MEANS ESTABLISHING AN AXIS ABOUT WHICH THE TWO MEMBERS PIVOT RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER; SAID FULCRUM MEANS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE TAB STRUCK FROM ONE LEVER MEMBER AND EXTENDING FROM THE INSIDE FACE OF SAID ONE LEVER MEMBER PAST THE OTHER LEVER MEMBER, SAID TAB HAVING MEANS ENGAGING THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF SAID OTHER LEVER MEMBER TO HOLD THE TWO LEVER MEMBERS AGAINST SEPARATION WHILE PERMITTING RELATIVE PIVOTAL MOVEMENT THEREOF; AND SPRING MEANS ENGAGING THE TWO LEVER MEMBERS ON THE GRIP SIDE OF THE FULCRUM MEANS TO URGE THE JAW PORTIONS TOWARD EACH OTHER; SAID SPRING MEANS HAVING A PORTION EXTENDED OPPOSITE THE OUTSIDE FACE OF A PART OF THE JAW PORTION OF SAID ONE LEVER MEMBER ADJACENT SAID FULCRUM MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A SPRING CLIP COMPRISING: TWO ELONGATED LEVER MEMBERS EACH HAVING AN INSIDE AND AN OUTSIDE FACE AND EACH ALSO HAVING A GRIP PORTION AND A JAW PORTION; SAID MEMBERS BEING ARRANGED WITH THEIR INSIDE FACES OPPOSING EACH OTHER; FULCRUM MEANS ESTABLISHING AN AXIS ABOUT WHICH THE TWO MEMBERS PIVOT RELATIVE TO EACH OTHER; SAID FULCRUM MEANS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE TAB STRUCK FROM ONE LEVER MEMBER AND EXTENDING FROM THE INSIDE FACE OF SAID ONE LEVER MEMBER PAST THE OTHER LEVER MEMBER, SAID TAB HAVING MEANS ENGAGING THE OUTSIDE SURFACE OF SAID OTHER LEVER MEMBER TO HOLD THE TWO LEVER MEMBERS AGAINST SEPARATION WHILE PERMITTING RELATIVE PIVOTAL MOVEMENT THEREOF; AND SPRING MEANS ENGAGING THE TWO LEVER MEMBERS ON THE GRIP SIDE OF THE FULCRUM MEANS TO URGE THE JAW PORTIONS TOWARD EACH OTHER; SAID SPRING MEANS HAVING A PORTION EXTENDED OPPOSITE THE OUTSIDE FACE OF A PART OF THE JAW PORTION OF SAID ONE LEVER MEMBER ADJACENT SAID FULCRUM MEANS.
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) | 1967-07-21 | 1968-01-20 | 1968-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-21 | 1972-01-20 | 1972-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-21 | 1976-01-20 | 1976-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |