US3234615A
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Tensional connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-25
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Granted: 1966-02-15
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Expires: 1983-02-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Louis L Martinez
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 22:49
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16G; F16G15/00; F16G15/08; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S24/00; Y10S24/30; Y10S24/51; Y10S24/53; Y10S24/60; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45005; Y10T24/4501; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/36; Y10T403/364; Y10T403/368; Y10T403/60; Y10T403/606
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
IN A TENSIONAL CONNECTOR FOR OPERATIVE INTERPOSITION BETWEEN LOAD ELEMENTS, A PAIR OF CYLINDRICAL BODY MEMBERS OF SIMILAR OUTLINE PROVIDING SOCKETS EXTENDING AXIALLY INTO THE MEMBERS FROM ONE END THEREOF, A TENSION MEANS COACTIVE BETWEEN THE OTHER ENDS OF SAID BODY MEMBERS CONNECTING THEM IN COAXIALLY SWIVELED RELATION, A COUPLING MEMBER RELEASABLY ENGAGED AND SECURED BETWEEN A SAID SOCKET OF ONE BODY MEMBER AND THE CORRESPONDING LOAD ELEMENT AND COMPRISING A U-SHAPED BODY INSERTABLE AXIALLY IN THE SOCKET OF SAID SOCKET BODY WITH THE BIGHT OF ITS CLOSED AND EXTENDING BEYOND THE MOUNTING BODY MEMBER AND RETAINEDLY CONNECTABLE WITH A TERMINAL PORTION OF A TENSION LINE AND HAVING ITS ARMS RETAINEDLY ENGAGED IN SAID SOCKET BY AN INTERLOCK MEANS WHICH IS RELEASABLE BY AND UPON A RELATIVE ROTATION OF THE ENGAGED COUPLING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
IN A TENSIONAL CONNECTOR FOR OPERATIVE INTERPOSITION BETWEEN LOAD ELEMENTS, A PAIR OF CYLINDRICAL BODY MEMBERS OF SIMILAR OUTLINE PROVIDING SOCKETS EXTENDING AXIALLY INTO THE MEMBERS FROM ONE END THEREOF, A TENSION MEANS COACTIVE BETWEEN THE OTHER ENDS OF SAID BODY MEMBERS CONNECTING THEM IN COAXIALLY SWIVELED RELATION, A COUPLING MEMBER RELEASABLY ENGAGED AND SECURED BETWEEN A SAID SOCKET OF ONE BODY MEMBER AND THE CORRESPONDING LOAD ELEMENT AND COMPRISING A U-SHAPED BODY INSERTABLE AXIALLY IN THE SOCKET OF SAID SOCKET BODY WITH THE BIGHT OF ITS CLOSED AND EXTENDING BEYOND THE MOUNTING BODY MEMBER AND RETAINEDLY CONNECTABLE WITH A TERMINAL PORTION OF A TENSION LINE AND HAVING ITS ARMS RETAINEDLY ENGAGED IN SAID SOCKET BY AN INTERLOCK MEANS WHICH IS RELEASABLE BY AND UPON A RELATIVE ROTATION OF THE ENGAGED COUPLING
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) | 1969-02-14 | 1969-08-16 | 1970-02-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-14 | 1973-08-16 | 1974-02-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-14 | 1977-08-16 | 1978-02-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |