US3185494A
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Latch mechanism
Assignee: Scully-Anthony Corp
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Filing: 1962-05-25
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Granted: 1965-05-25
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Expires: 1982-05-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry R Dziedzic
- 👤 Edward M Alisauskis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:30
CPC Classifications
B; B23; B23Q; B23Q3/00; B23Q3/155; B23Q3/1552; B23Q3/15526; B23Q3/157; B23Q3/15773; B23Q2003/15527; B23Q3/1554; B23Q2003/155414; B23Q2003/155425; B23Q2003/155428; B23Q2003/155435; B23Q2003/155439; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T279/00; Y10T279/17; Y10T279/17863; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/59; Y10T483/00; Y10T483/18; Y10T483/1809; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/21; Y10T74/2142; Y10T74/2144; Y10T74/2148
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
187 words
FOR USE IN CONJUCTION WITH AN ARTICLE STORAGE MEMBER FOR HOLDING ARTICLES OF A TYPE HAVING A REARWARDLY PROJECTING PORTION THEREON ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY LATCHING MEANS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING, IN COMHELD, SAID SOCKET HAVING AN OPENING TO PERMIT A PROJECTING PORTION ON SAID ARTICLE TO EXTEND REARWARDLY THERETHROUGH, PORTION ON SAID ARTICLE TO EXTEND REARWARDLY THERETHROGUH LATCHING MEANS POSITIONED PORTION, SAID LATCHING COOPERATION WTH SAID PROJECTING PORTION, SAID LATCHING MEANS INCLUDING A CLAMP MEMBER MOVABLE TO A CLOSED POSITION TO ENGAGE SAID PROJECTING PORTION AND HOLD AN ARTICLE IN SAID SOCKET AND MOVABLE TO AN OPEN POSITION TO RELEASE SAID ARTICLE, SPRING MEANS FOR BIASING SAID CLAMP MEMBER TOWARD ITS CLOSED POSITION, AND A TRIP MEMBER ADAPTED WHEN IN A FIRST PORTION TO HOLD SAID CLAMP MEMBER OPEN AND HAVING A PORTION IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID SOCKET OPENING THEREBY BEING ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY THE PROJECTING PORTION ON AN ARTICLE INSERTED IN SAID SOCKET SO AS TO MOVE THE TRIP MEMBER TO A SECOND POSITION TO RELEASE SAID CLAMP MEMBER AND PERMIT THE LATTER TO BE MOVED TO CLOSED POSITION BY SAID SPRING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
187 words
FOR USE IN CONJUCTION WITH AN ARTICLE STORAGE MEMBER FOR HOLDING ARTICLES OF A TYPE HAVING A REARWARDLY PROJECTING PORTION THEREON ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY LATCHING MEANS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING, IN COMHELD, SAID SOCKET HAVING AN OPENING TO PERMIT A PROJECTING PORTION ON SAID ARTICLE TO EXTEND REARWARDLY THERETHROUGH, PORTION ON SAID ARTICLE TO EXTEND REARWARDLY THERETHROGUH LATCHING MEANS POSITIONED PORTION, SAID LATCHING COOPERATION WTH SAID PROJECTING PORTION, SAID LATCHING MEANS INCLUDING A CLAMP MEMBER MOVABLE TO A CLOSED POSITION TO ENGAGE SAID PROJECTING PORTION AND HOLD AN ARTICLE IN SAID SOCKET AND MOVABLE TO AN OPEN POSITION TO RELEASE SAID ARTICLE, SPRING MEANS FOR BIASING SAID CLAMP MEMBER TOWARD ITS CLOSED POSITION, AND A TRIP MEMBER ADAPTED WHEN IN A FIRST PORTION TO HOLD SAID CLAMP MEMBER OPEN AND HAVING A PORTION IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID SOCKET OPENING THEREBY BEING ADAPTED TO BE ENGAGED BY THE PROJECTING PORTION ON AN ARTICLE INSERTED IN SAID SOCKET SO AS TO MOVE THE TRIP MEMBER TO A SECOND POSITION TO RELEASE SAID CLAMP MEMBER AND PERMIT THE LATTER TO BE MOVED TO CLOSED POSITION BY SAID SPRING MEANS.
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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) | 1968-05-24 | 1968-11-23 | 1969-05-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-24 | 1972-11-23 | 1973-05-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-24 | 1976-11-23 | 1977-05-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |