US3230594A
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Full tension unlocking coupling
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-04-01
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1984-04-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter C Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:17
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45602; Y10T24/45723; Y10T24/45728; Y10T24/45733
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A COUPLING COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING AN OPEN END AND AN OPENING DISPOSED IN ONE SIDE THEREOF AND EXTENDING TO THE OPEN END, A HOOK MEMBER INCLUDING AN EYE AT ONE END THEREOF DISPOSED FOR BEING RECEIVED IN THE OPEN END AND FOR ENGAGING IN THE OPENING, SAID HOUSING INCLUDING A SLOT EXTENDING FROM THE OPEN END AND TERMINATING AT ONE SIDE THEREOF, A WEDGE DISPOSED IN SAID SLOT AND DISPOSED FOR RETAINING SAID HOOK MEMBER IN THE OPENING, SAID WEDGE BEING DISPOSED FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT WITHIN THE SLOT, A LOCK MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN THE SLOT AND DISPOSED FOR ENGAGING SAID WEDGE AND RESTRICTING THE LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT THEREOF, A TRIGGER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID SLOT, A LINK PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ONE END THEREOF TO SAID TRIGGER, A PLUNGER PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID LINK, SAID PLUNGER DISPOSED FOR ENGAGING SAID WEDGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A COUPLING COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING AN OPEN END AND AN OPENING DISPOSED IN ONE SIDE THEREOF AND EXTENDING TO THE OPEN END, A HOOK MEMBER INCLUDING AN EYE AT ONE END THEREOF DISPOSED FOR BEING RECEIVED IN THE OPEN END AND FOR ENGAGING IN THE OPENING, SAID HOUSING INCLUDING A SLOT EXTENDING FROM THE OPEN END AND TERMINATING AT ONE SIDE THEREOF, A WEDGE DISPOSED IN SAID SLOT AND DISPOSED FOR RETAINING SAID HOOK MEMBER IN THE OPENING, SAID WEDGE BEING DISPOSED FOR LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT WITHIN THE SLOT, A LOCK MEMBER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN THE SLOT AND DISPOSED FOR ENGAGING SAID WEDGE AND RESTRICTING THE LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT THEREOF, A TRIGGER PIVOTALLY MOUNTED IN SAID SLOT, A LINK PIVOTALLY CONNECTED AT ONE END THEREOF TO SAID TRIGGER, A PLUNGER PIVOTALLY CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID LINK, SAID PLUNGER DISPOSED FOR ENGAGING SAID WEDGE.
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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |