US3196745A
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Separation and pin puller mechanism
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1963-06-07
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1983-06-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Sustrich
- 👤 Neil J Butterfield
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 00:07
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B3/00; F42B3/006
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A RELEASABLE FASTENING MECHANISM FOR RELEASABLY SECURING A FIRST PART TO A SECOND PART COMPRISING: A CONNECTING BOLT MEANS FOR EXTENDING THROUGH SAID PARTS HAVING A FIRST END AND A SECOND END; ACTUATOR ROD MEANS POSITIONED CENTRALLY OF SAID BOLT MEANS TO MOVE LONGITUDINALLY RELATIVE THERETO; FIRST SECURING MEANS FOR CONTACTING THE OUTER FACE OF SAID FIRST PART RELEASABLY ATTACHED TO SAID FIRST END OF SAID BOLT MEANS; LOCKING MEANS FOR RELEASABLY LOCKING SAID FIRST SECURING MEANS TO SAID FIRST END OF SAID BOLT MEANS ADAPTED TO CONTACT ONE END OF SAID ACTUATOR ROD MEANS; SECOND SECURING MEANS FOR CONTACTING THE OUTER FACE OF SAID SECOND PART INCLUDING A HOLLOW CASE; AND ACTUATING MEANS SUPPORTED IN SAID CASE EXTERNALLY OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND PARTS FOR SEQUENTIALLY MOVING SAID ACTUATOR ROD MEANS IN A FIRST DIRECTION TO EFFECT RELEASE OF SAID LOCKING MEANS AND MOVING SAID BOLT MEANS IN A SECOND DIRECTION OPPOSITE SAID FIRST DIRECTION TO CLEAR IT OF SAID PARTS FASTENED TOGETHER BY THE FASTENING MEANS, SAID ACTUATING MEANS INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND COMMUNICATING PISTON
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A RELEASABLE FASTENING MECHANISM FOR RELEASABLY SECURING A FIRST PART TO A SECOND PART COMPRISING: A CONNECTING BOLT MEANS FOR EXTENDING THROUGH SAID PARTS HAVING A FIRST END AND A SECOND END; ACTUATOR ROD MEANS POSITIONED CENTRALLY OF SAID BOLT MEANS TO MOVE LONGITUDINALLY RELATIVE THERETO; FIRST SECURING MEANS FOR CONTACTING THE OUTER FACE OF SAID FIRST PART RELEASABLY ATTACHED TO SAID FIRST END OF SAID BOLT MEANS; LOCKING MEANS FOR RELEASABLY LOCKING SAID FIRST SECURING MEANS TO SAID FIRST END OF SAID BOLT MEANS ADAPTED TO CONTACT ONE END OF SAID ACTUATOR ROD MEANS; SECOND SECURING MEANS FOR CONTACTING THE OUTER FACE OF SAID SECOND PART INCLUDING A HOLLOW CASE; AND ACTUATING MEANS SUPPORTED IN SAID CASE EXTERNALLY OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND PARTS FOR SEQUENTIALLY MOVING SAID ACTUATOR ROD MEANS IN A FIRST DIRECTION TO EFFECT RELEASE OF SAID LOCKING MEANS AND MOVING SAID BOLT MEANS IN A SECOND DIRECTION OPPOSITE SAID FIRST DIRECTION TO CLEAR IT OF SAID PARTS FASTENED TOGETHER BY THE FASTENING MEANS, SAID ACTUATING MEANS INCLUDING FIRST AND SECOND COMMUNICATING PISTON
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) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |