US3244382A
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Apparatus operative when a predetermined rate of movement occurs
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-05
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1983-07-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Minden Vaughan Blake
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:58
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60R; B60R22/00; B60R22/34; B60R22/36; B60R22/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
163 words
APPARATUS FOR RESISTING A SUDDEN PULL IN A ONE DIRECTION ON A FLEXIBLE MEMBER COMPRISING A HOUSING, A DRUM ON WHICH THE FLEXIBLE MEMBER IS WOUND, MOUNTED IN THE HOUSING, FIRST AND SECOND ROTATABLE ELEMENTS MOUNTED IN THE HOUSING AND ARRANGED TO ENGAGE BOUNCING PUTTY LOCATED BETWEEN THEM TO BE IN SHEAR BETWEEN SAID ELEMENTS WHEREBY SAID ELEMENTS TEND TO ROTATE TOGETHER IN CONDITIONS WHEN THE RESISTANCE TO SHEAR OF THE BOUNCING PUTTY IS INCREASED, SAID DRUM BEING CONNECTED TO DRIVE SAID FIRST ROTATABLE ELEMENT, A PAWL MOUNTED IN THE HOUSING AND A RATCHET FOR LOCKING THE DRUM AGAINST ROTATION IN THE DIRECTION FOR UNWINDING THE FLEXIBLE MEMBER, AND MEANS, RESPONSIVE TO ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECOND ELEMENT OCCURRING WHEN THE RATE OF RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELEMENTS REACHES A PREDETERMINED VALUE AT WHICH THE RESISTANCE TO SHEAR OF THE BOUNCING PUTTY IS INCREASED, ARRANGED TO MOVE THE PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RATCHET ON MOVEMENT OF SAID SECOND ELEMENT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
163 words
APPARATUS FOR RESISTING A SUDDEN PULL IN A ONE DIRECTION ON A FLEXIBLE MEMBER COMPRISING A HOUSING, A DRUM ON WHICH THE FLEXIBLE MEMBER IS WOUND, MOUNTED IN THE HOUSING, FIRST AND SECOND ROTATABLE ELEMENTS MOUNTED IN THE HOUSING AND ARRANGED TO ENGAGE BOUNCING PUTTY LOCATED BETWEEN THEM TO BE IN SHEAR BETWEEN SAID ELEMENTS WHEREBY SAID ELEMENTS TEND TO ROTATE TOGETHER IN CONDITIONS WHEN THE RESISTANCE TO SHEAR OF THE BOUNCING PUTTY IS INCREASED, SAID DRUM BEING CONNECTED TO DRIVE SAID FIRST ROTATABLE ELEMENT, A PAWL MOUNTED IN THE HOUSING AND A RATCHET FOR LOCKING THE DRUM AGAINST ROTATION IN THE DIRECTION FOR UNWINDING THE FLEXIBLE MEMBER, AND MEANS, RESPONSIVE TO ROTATIONAL MOVEMENT OF THE SECOND ELEMENT OCCURRING WHEN THE RATE OF RELATIVE ROTATION BETWEEN SAID FIRST AND SECOND ELEMENTS REACHES A PREDETERMINED VALUE AT WHICH THE RESISTANCE TO SHEAR OF THE BOUNCING PUTTY IS INCREASED, ARRANGED TO MOVE THE PAWL INTO ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RATCHET ON MOVEMENT OF SAID SECOND ELEMENT.
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 |