US3145042A
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Releasable cargo coupling
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-01-16
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Granted: 1964-08-18
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Expires: 1982-01-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert E Bendi
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 08:56
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D17/00; B64D17/22; B64D17/38; B64D17/383; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/21; Y10T24/2175; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45461; Y10T24/4588; Y10T24/45885; Y10T24/4589
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A CONSTRUCTION FOR A SEPARABLE CARGO COUPLING FOR QUICK SEPARATION OF A LOAD FROM A CARRIER COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND INTERENGAGING CONNECTOR BLOCKS FOR CONNECTION RESPECTIVELY TO A LOAD AND A CARRIER, SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONNECTOR BLOCKS EACH INCLUDING A COMATING NOTCHED PORTION WHICH INCLUDES A TRANSVERSE LEDGE, THE NOTCHED PORTION OF SAID FIRST CONNECTOR BLOCK INCLUDING RECESSED TRANSVERSE BAR MEANS AND SAID SECOND CONNECTOR BLOCK INCLUDING RECESSED LEVER MEANS HAVING A CAMMED SURFACE TERMINATING IN A HOOK, SAID CAMMED SURFACE AND HOOK OF SAID LEVER MEANS COACTING WITH SAID TRANSVERSE BAR MEANS UPON INTERENGAGEMENT OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONNECTOR BLOCKS TO MAINTAIN SAID NOTCHED PORTIONS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONNECTOR BLOCKS IN INTERLOCKING ENGAGEMENT AND RELEASE MEANS OPERABLE TO ROTATE SAID LEVER MEANS URGING SAID CAMMED SURFACE INTO CONTACT WITH SAID TRANSVERSE BAR MOVING SAID TRANSVERSE BAR OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID HOOK WHEREBY SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONNECTOR BLOCKS ARE SEPARATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
156 words
A CONSTRUCTION FOR A SEPARABLE CARGO COUPLING FOR QUICK SEPARATION OF A LOAD FROM A CARRIER COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND INTERENGAGING CONNECTOR BLOCKS FOR CONNECTION RESPECTIVELY TO A LOAD AND A CARRIER, SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONNECTOR BLOCKS EACH INCLUDING A COMATING NOTCHED PORTION WHICH INCLUDES A TRANSVERSE LEDGE, THE NOTCHED PORTION OF SAID FIRST CONNECTOR BLOCK INCLUDING RECESSED TRANSVERSE BAR MEANS AND SAID SECOND CONNECTOR BLOCK INCLUDING RECESSED LEVER MEANS HAVING A CAMMED SURFACE TERMINATING IN A HOOK, SAID CAMMED SURFACE AND HOOK OF SAID LEVER MEANS COACTING WITH SAID TRANSVERSE BAR MEANS UPON INTERENGAGEMENT OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONNECTOR BLOCKS TO MAINTAIN SAID NOTCHED PORTIONS OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONNECTOR BLOCKS IN INTERLOCKING ENGAGEMENT AND RELEASE MEANS OPERABLE TO ROTATE SAID LEVER MEANS URGING SAID CAMMED SURFACE INTO CONTACT WITH SAID TRANSVERSE BAR MOVING SAID TRANSVERSE BAR OUT OF ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID HOOK WHEREBY SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONNECTOR BLOCKS ARE SEPARATED.
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) | 1967-08-18 | 1968-02-17 | 1968-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-18 | 1972-02-17 | 1972-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-18 | 1976-02-17 | 1976-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |