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US3159079A
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Ball-and-socket joint type mounting for automatic firearms
Assignee: Rheinmetall Industrie AG
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Filing: 1961-01-19
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Granted: 1964-12-01
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Expires: 1981-01-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hildebrand Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 02:49
CPC Classifications
F; F41; F41A; F41A27/00; F41A27/06; F41A27/08; F41A27/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
A BALL-AND-SOCKET JOINT TYPE MOUNTING FOR AUTOMATIC FIREARMS COMPRISING A BALL AND SOCKET JOINT IN WHICH A CASING OF A FIREARM IS MOUNTED, A SUPPORT FOR THE JOINT, A HOLDER IN THE JOINT MOUNTED REMOVABLY IN THE BALL END AND YIELDINGLY SPRING MOUNTED WITH RESPECT TO THE SUPPORT OF THE MOUNTING PARALLEL TO ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS, SAID HOLDER COMPRISING TWO SHELLS DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO ONE ANOTHER AND HAVING RADIALLY PROJECTING LUGS AT ONE END FOR INSERTION IN AN ANNULAR GROOVE IN THE BALL END BEHIND AN END FACE, THE END FACE OF THE BALL HAVING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
A BALL-AND-SOCKET JOINT TYPE MOUNTING FOR AUTOMATIC FIREARMS COMPRISING A BALL AND SOCKET JOINT IN WHICH A CASING OF A FIREARM IS MOUNTED, A SUPPORT FOR THE JOINT, A HOLDER IN THE JOINT MOUNTED REMOVABLY IN THE BALL END AND YIELDINGLY SPRING MOUNTED WITH RESPECT TO THE SUPPORT OF THE MOUNTING PARALLEL TO ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS, SAID HOLDER COMPRISING TWO SHELLS DETACHABLY CONNECTED TO ONE ANOTHER AND HAVING RADIALLY PROJECTING LUGS AT ONE END FOR INSERTION IN AN ANNULAR GROOVE IN THE BALL END BEHIND AN END FACE, THE END FACE OF THE BALL HAVING
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) | 1967-12-01 | 1968-06-01 | 1968-12-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-01 | 1972-06-01 | 1972-12-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-01 | 1976-06-01 | 1976-12-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |