US3200463A
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Quick-release connector
Assignee: CAPEWELL MANUFACTURING COMPANY A CORP OF
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Filing: 1962-12-10
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Granted: 1965-08-17
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Expires: 1982-12-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbur J Craven
- 👤 Dwight N Dewey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 18:45
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D17/00; B64D17/22; B64D17/38; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45675; Y10T24/45686; Y10T24/45696
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
95 words
IN A QUICK-RELEASE CONNECTOR COMPRISING TWO SEPARABLE UNITS, MEANS FOR RELEASABLY LATCHING THE UNITS TOGETHER INCLUDING A MOVABLE LOCK MEMBER, SPRING BIASED DETENTS ENGAGEABLE WITH SHOULDER PORTIONS ON ONE OF SAID SEPARABLE UNITS FOR RETAINING THE LOCK MEMBER IN LOCKING POSITION, SAID DETENTS BEING DISENGAGEABLE FROM SAID SHOULDER PORTIONS TO DECOUPLE THE UNITS, A PIVOTED RELEASE LEVER HAVING DEPENDING ACTUATING MEMBERS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID DETENTS TO RELEASE THE DETENTS FROM SAID SHOULDER PORTIONS, AND MEANS FOR PIVOTING THE RELEASE LEVER IN A DIRECTION TO RELEASE THE DETENTS FROM SAID SHOULDER PORTIONS FOR SEPARATING THE UNITS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
95 words
IN A QUICK-RELEASE CONNECTOR COMPRISING TWO SEPARABLE UNITS, MEANS FOR RELEASABLY LATCHING THE UNITS TOGETHER INCLUDING A MOVABLE LOCK MEMBER, SPRING BIASED DETENTS ENGAGEABLE WITH SHOULDER PORTIONS ON ONE OF SAID SEPARABLE UNITS FOR RETAINING THE LOCK MEMBER IN LOCKING POSITION, SAID DETENTS BEING DISENGAGEABLE FROM SAID SHOULDER PORTIONS TO DECOUPLE THE UNITS, A PIVOTED RELEASE LEVER HAVING DEPENDING ACTUATING MEMBERS ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID DETENTS TO RELEASE THE DETENTS FROM SAID SHOULDER PORTIONS, AND MEANS FOR PIVOTING THE RELEASE LEVER IN A DIRECTION TO RELEASE THE DETENTS FROM SAID SHOULDER PORTIONS FOR SEPARATING THE UNITS.
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) | 1968-08-16 | 1969-02-15 | 1969-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-16 | 1973-02-15 | 1973-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-16 | 1977-02-15 | 1977-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |