US3193213A
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Space vehicle docking couplers
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1963-08-05
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Granted: 1965-07-06
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Expires: 1983-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald A Eberwine
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:58
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/64; B64G1/646; B64G1/6462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
A SPACE VEHICLE COUPLER ARRANGEMENT WHICH COMPRISES A COUPLER UNIT INCLUDING AN ARM MEMBER, A PAIR OF FINGER MEMBERS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE ARM MEMBER, SPRING MEANS COOPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE FINGER MEMBERS FOR HOLDING THE SAME IN A OPEN POSITION, AND CAM MEANS ON THE FINGER MEMBERS FOR URGING THE SAME INTO A CLOSED POSITION BY APPLICATION OF PRESSURE UPON THE CAM MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
A SPACE VEHICLE COUPLER ARRANGEMENT WHICH COMPRISES A COUPLER UNIT INCLUDING AN ARM MEMBER, A PAIR OF FINGER MEMBERS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON THE ARM MEMBER, SPRING MEANS COOPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH THE FINGER MEMBERS FOR HOLDING THE SAME IN A OPEN POSITION, AND CAM MEANS ON THE FINGER MEMBERS FOR URGING THE SAME INTO A CLOSED POSITION BY APPLICATION OF PRESSURE UPON THE CAM MEANS.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-07-05 | 1969-01-04 | 1969-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-05 | 1973-01-04 | 1973-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-05 | 1977-01-04 | 1977-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |