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US3160280A
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Device for mounting apparatus
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1963-08-12
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Granted: 1964-12-08
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Expires: 1983-08-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James R Burch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 19:12
CPC Classifications
H; H02; H02B; H02B1/00; H02B1/015; H02B1/04; H02B1/052
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
A DEVICE FOR MOUNTING APPARATUS COMPRISING, A CHANNEL-SHAPED STRIP HAVING A BASE AND A PAIR OF SPACED FLEXIBLE SIDE WALLS PROJECTING FROM THE BASE, SAID SIDE WALLS HAVING INWARDLY FACING HOOKED PORTIONS ADAPTED TO ENTER SLOTS FORMED IN APPARATUS TO BE INSERTED INTO THE CHANNEL, SAID SIDE WALLS HAVING CAM SURFACES ENGAGEABLE BY THE APPARATUS IN RESPONSE TO INSERTION THEREOF TO DEFLECT THE SIDE WALLS OUTWARDLY SO THAT THE HOOKED PORTIONS ENTER THE SLOTS WITH A SNAP ACTION, AND A FLAP INTEGRALLY FORMED ON SAID BASE AND EXTENDING THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH OF THE CHANNEL, SAID FLAP INCLUDING AN END PORTION SPACED FORM THE BASE TO BE DEFLECTED TOWARD THE BASE BY THE APPARATUS WHEN THE APPARATUS IS FULLY INSERTED, SAID FLAP WHEN SO DEFLECTED EXTERING A FORCE ON THE APPARATUS TENDING TO URGE IT AWAY FROM THE BASE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
138 words
A DEVICE FOR MOUNTING APPARATUS COMPRISING, A CHANNEL-SHAPED STRIP HAVING A BASE AND A PAIR OF SPACED FLEXIBLE SIDE WALLS PROJECTING FROM THE BASE, SAID SIDE WALLS HAVING INWARDLY FACING HOOKED PORTIONS ADAPTED TO ENTER SLOTS FORMED IN APPARATUS TO BE INSERTED INTO THE CHANNEL, SAID SIDE WALLS HAVING CAM SURFACES ENGAGEABLE BY THE APPARATUS IN RESPONSE TO INSERTION THEREOF TO DEFLECT THE SIDE WALLS OUTWARDLY SO THAT THE HOOKED PORTIONS ENTER THE SLOTS WITH A SNAP ACTION, AND A FLAP INTEGRALLY FORMED ON SAID BASE AND EXTENDING THROUGHOUT THE LENGTH OF THE CHANNEL, SAID FLAP INCLUDING AN END PORTION SPACED FORM THE BASE TO BE DEFLECTED TOWARD THE BASE BY THE APPARATUS WHEN THE APPARATUS IS FULLY INSERTED, SAID FLAP WHEN SO DEFLECTED EXTERING A FORCE ON THE APPARATUS TENDING TO URGE IT AWAY FROM THE BASE.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-12-08 | 1968-06-08 | 1968-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-08 | 1972-06-08 | 1972-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-08 | 1976-06-08 | 1976-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |