US3201064A
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Mail carrier for a pneumatic system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-24
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Granted: 1965-08-17
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Expires: 1983-12-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Glenn C Dagle
- 👤 John L Vala
- 👤 D Hondt Raymond
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 05:38
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G51/00; B65G51/04; B65G51/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
196 words
A MAIL CARRIER FOR A PNEUMATIC SYSTEM COMPRISING AN ELONGATED TUBULAR BODY CLOSED AT ONE END THEREOF, A SLOT IN A WALL PORTION OF SAID BODY AT THE OTHER END THEREOF, SAID SLOT BEING LOCATED IN A PLANE WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE AXIS OF SAID TUBULAR BODY, A GROOVE ON THE INTERIOR OF SAID BODY LOCATED IN SAID PLANE AND EXTENDING AROUND THE INNER PERIPHERY THEREOF, THE ENDS OF SAID GROOVE INTERSECTING OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID SLOT, AND A DOOR SLIDABLY CARRIED BY SAID BODY, SAID DOOR SLIDABLE THROUGH SAID SLOT AND GROOVE FROM AND OPENED POSITION WHERE IT IS LOCATED EXTERIORLY OF SAID BODY TO A CLOSED POSITION WHERE SAID DOOR FILLS SAID SLOT AN SAID GROOVE AND CLOSES SAID OTHER END OF SAID BODY, A RECESS IN SAID DOOR, AND A SPRING CLIP IN SAID RECESS HAVING THE INNER END THEREOF FIXED TO SAID DOOR, THE OUTER END OF SAID SPRING CLIP BEING BIASED IN A DIRECTION OUT OF SAID RECESS, SAID DOOR WHEN IN A CLOSED POSITION HAVING SAID OUTER END OF SAID SPRING CLIP IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID BODY, THE OUTER END OF SAID SPRING CLIP
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
196 words
A MAIL CARRIER FOR A PNEUMATIC SYSTEM COMPRISING AN ELONGATED TUBULAR BODY CLOSED AT ONE END THEREOF, A SLOT IN A WALL PORTION OF SAID BODY AT THE OTHER END THEREOF, SAID SLOT BEING LOCATED IN A PLANE WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE AXIS OF SAID TUBULAR BODY, A GROOVE ON THE INTERIOR OF SAID BODY LOCATED IN SAID PLANE AND EXTENDING AROUND THE INNER PERIPHERY THEREOF, THE ENDS OF SAID GROOVE INTERSECTING OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID SLOT, AND A DOOR SLIDABLY CARRIED BY SAID BODY, SAID DOOR SLIDABLE THROUGH SAID SLOT AND GROOVE FROM AND OPENED POSITION WHERE IT IS LOCATED EXTERIORLY OF SAID BODY TO A CLOSED POSITION WHERE SAID DOOR FILLS SAID SLOT AN SAID GROOVE AND CLOSES SAID OTHER END OF SAID BODY, A RECESS IN SAID DOOR, AND A SPRING CLIP IN SAID RECESS HAVING THE INNER END THEREOF FIXED TO SAID DOOR, THE OUTER END OF SAID SPRING CLIP BEING BIASED IN A DIRECTION OUT OF SAID RECESS, SAID DOOR WHEN IN A CLOSED POSITION HAVING SAID OUTER END OF SAID SPRING CLIP IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID BODY, THE OUTER END OF SAID SPRING CLIP
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 |