US3243837A
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Retractable handle assembly
Assignee: General Dynamics Corp
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Filing: 1964-04-24
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1984-04-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph D Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 21:17
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B5/00; E05B5/003; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18056; Y10T74/18176; Y10T74/18182; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20468; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/2078; Y10T74/20828
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
IN A RETRACTABLE HANDLE ASSEMBLY HAVING A HOUSING AND A GRIP UNIT, A LOCKING MECHANISM FOR LOCKING SAID GRIP UNIT IN BOTH THE RETRACTED AND EXTENDED POSITION THEREOF COMPRISING: A CONTROL ROD HAVING A REDUCED DIAMETER PORTION ADJACENT ONE END, BIASED ACTUATOR MEANS OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE OTHER END OF SAID CONTROL ROD, SAID REDUCED DIAMETER PORTION OF SAID CONTROL ROD FUNCTIONING TO EFFECT THE RELEASE AND LOCKING OF LOCK MEANS ADAPTED TO HOLD THE ASSOCIATED GRIP UNIT WITH RESPECT TO THE ASSOCIATED HOUSING.
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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |