US3179997A
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Assignee: AGRAFES FRANCAISES ET D ARTICL
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Filing: 1962-09-21
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Granted: 1965-04-27
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Expires: 1982-09-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jalinaud Raymond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 08:24
CPC Classifications
A; A44; A44B; A44B11/00; A44B11/25; A44B11/2503; A44B11/2507; A44B11/2511; B; B64; B64D; B64D25/00; B64D25/02; B64D25/06; F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45623; Y10T24/45628; Y10T24/45634; Y10T24/45639; Y10T24/45644; Y10T24/45675; Y10T24/45686
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A LOCKING DEVICE, MORE PARTICULARLY FOR USE IN SAFETY BELTS FOR VEHICLE PASSENGERS, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A SUPPORTING PLATE; A PAIR OF NORMALLY OPEN JAWS, ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID PLATE, INTERENGAGED WITH EACH OTHER FOR ROTARY MOVEMENT IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS AND ARRANGED TO CLOSE UPON A STUD WHEN SAID STUD IS INTRODUCED BETWEEN SAID JAWS; A PIVOT-PIN ON SAID PLATE, A LOCKING LEVER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID PIVOT-PIN FOR RETAINING AND JAWS IN THE CLOSED POSITION; AND MEANS FOR RESILIENTLY BIASSING SAID JAWS TO THE OPEN POSITION AND SAID LOCKING LEVER TOWARD SAID JAWS, SAID LOCKING LEVER BEING PROVIDED WITH SURFACES WHICH ARE OF ARCUATE SHAPE AND CONCENTRIC WITH THE PIVOTAL AXIS OF THE LEVER, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A TWO-ARMED SPRING MOUNTED ON SAID PIVOT-PIN HAVING ONE ARM ENGAGING AND ACTING UPON THE LEVER AND THE OTHER ARM ENGAGING AND ACTING UPON ONE OF SAID JAWS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A LOCKING DEVICE, MORE PARTICULARLY FOR USE IN SAFETY BELTS FOR VEHICLE PASSENGERS, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A SUPPORTING PLATE; A PAIR OF NORMALLY OPEN JAWS, ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID PLATE, INTERENGAGED WITH EACH OTHER FOR ROTARY MOVEMENT IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIONS AND ARRANGED TO CLOSE UPON A STUD WHEN SAID STUD IS INTRODUCED BETWEEN SAID JAWS; A PIVOT-PIN ON SAID PLATE, A LOCKING LEVER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID PIVOT-PIN FOR RETAINING AND JAWS IN THE CLOSED POSITION; AND MEANS FOR RESILIENTLY BIASSING SAID JAWS TO THE OPEN POSITION AND SAID LOCKING LEVER TOWARD SAID JAWS, SAID LOCKING LEVER BEING PROVIDED WITH SURFACES WHICH ARE OF ARCUATE SHAPE AND CONCENTRIC WITH THE PIVOTAL AXIS OF THE LEVER, SAID MEANS COMPRISING A TWO-ARMED SPRING MOUNTED ON SAID PIVOT-PIN HAVING ONE ARM ENGAGING AND ACTING UPON THE LEVER AND THE OTHER ARM ENGAGING AND ACTING UPON ONE OF SAID JAWS.
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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) | 1968-04-26 | 1968-10-26 | 1969-04-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-26 | 1972-10-26 | 1973-04-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-26 | 1976-10-26 | 1977-04-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |