US3152826A
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Lock arrangement
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-14
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Granted: 1964-10-13
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Expires: 1982-03-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James D Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:12
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B47/00; E05B47/0046; E05B47/0047; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1075; Y10T292/1082; Y10T292/68; Y10T292/696; Y10T292/699
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
179 words
A LOCK ARRANGEMENT FOR USE WITH A LATCH, COMPRISING A PIVOTALLY MOVABLE LATCH-RETAINING MEMBER, LOCKING MEANS INCLUDING AN ARMATURE FOR LOCKING SAID LATCH RETAINING MEMBER IN LATCH RETAINING POSITION, DEACTIVATING MEANS INCLUDING A SOLENOID COIL ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ARMATURE FOR DEACTIVATING SAID LOCKING MEANS AND UNLOCKING SAID LATCH RETAINING MEMBER FOR LATCH RELEASE, HOLDING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID LOCKING MEANS IN LATCH RELEASING CONDITION AND INCLUDING A UNIT RESILIENTLY BIASED TOWARD SAID ARMATURE AND HAVING A DETENT ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID ARMATURE TO RELEASABLY HOLD SAID ARMATURE IN LATCH RELEASING CONDITION, AND MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOLDING MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID LATCH RETAINING MEMBER AS A FUNCTION OF MOVEMENT OF A LATCH FROM RETAINED TO RELEASED POSITION TO DEACTUATE SAID HOLDING MEANS, SAID LAST NAMED RESPONSIVE MEANS INCLUDING A CAM SURFACE RIGIDLY POSITIONED ON SAID LATCH RETAINING MEMBER AND ACTIVELY ENGAGEABLE IN MOVEMENT IMPARTING RELATION TO SAID HOLDING MEANS UNIT TO RELEASE SAID ARMATURE DURING AND AS A POSITIVE FUNCTION OF PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID LATCH RETAINING MEMBER AWAY FROM ITS NORMAL LATCH RETAINING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
179 words
A LOCK ARRANGEMENT FOR USE WITH A LATCH, COMPRISING A PIVOTALLY MOVABLE LATCH-RETAINING MEMBER, LOCKING MEANS INCLUDING AN ARMATURE FOR LOCKING SAID LATCH RETAINING MEMBER IN LATCH RETAINING POSITION, DEACTIVATING MEANS INCLUDING A SOLENOID COIL ASSOCIATED WITH SAID ARMATURE FOR DEACTIVATING SAID LOCKING MEANS AND UNLOCKING SAID LATCH RETAINING MEMBER FOR LATCH RELEASE, HOLDING MEANS FOR MAINTAINING SAID LOCKING MEANS IN LATCH RELEASING CONDITION AND INCLUDING A UNIT RESILIENTLY BIASED TOWARD SAID ARMATURE AND HAVING A DETENT ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID ARMATURE TO RELEASABLY HOLD SAID ARMATURE IN LATCH RELEASING CONDITION, AND MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID HOLDING MEANS AND RESPONSIVE TO PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID LATCH RETAINING MEMBER AS A FUNCTION OF MOVEMENT OF A LATCH FROM RETAINED TO RELEASED POSITION TO DEACTUATE SAID HOLDING MEANS, SAID LAST NAMED RESPONSIVE MEANS INCLUDING A CAM SURFACE RIGIDLY POSITIONED ON SAID LATCH RETAINING MEMBER AND ACTIVELY ENGAGEABLE IN MOVEMENT IMPARTING RELATION TO SAID HOLDING MEANS UNIT TO RELEASE SAID ARMATURE DURING AND AS A POSITIVE FUNCTION OF PIVOTAL MOVEMENT OF SAID LATCH RETAINING MEMBER AWAY FROM ITS NORMAL LATCH RETAINING POSITION.
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) | 1967-10-13 | 1968-04-13 | 1968-10-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-13 | 1972-04-13 | 1972-10-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-13 | 1976-04-13 | 1976-10-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |