US3253310A
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Releasable two-part fastener
Assignee: Norco Inc
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Filing: 1965-05-04
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Granted: 1966-05-31
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Expires: 1985-05-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John J Mccarthy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 09:14
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B21/00; F16B21/10; F16B7/00; F16B7/22; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45471; Y10T24/45482; Y10T24/45487; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/60
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
148 words
A TWO-PART RELEASABLE FASTENER COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A BAR ON ONE PART, (B) THE OTHER PART COMPRISING A TUBULAR MEMBER HAVING NOTCHES AT ONE END, ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID BAR, (C) A LATCH MEMBER TURNABLE AND AXIALLY MOVABLE IN SAID TUBULAR MEMBER BETWEEN AN ADVANCED LATCHING POSITION AND A RETRACTED RELEASING POSITION, (D) COOPERABLE GUIDE MEANS ON SAID MEMBERS, CAUSING RELATIVE TURNING THEREBETWEEN AS THE LATCH MEMBER IS MOVED BETWEEN THE SAID POSITIONS, (E) MENS FOR TEMPORARILY HOLDING THE LATCH MEMBER IN ITS ADVANCED POSITION, (F) MEANS FOR MOVING THE LATCH MEMBER FROM ADVANCED TO RETRACTED POSITION, AND (G) A PROTRUDING LATCHING FORMATION ON SAID LATCHING MEMBER, ENGAGEABLE WITH THE SAID BAR WHEN THE LATTER IS IN THE NOTCHES OF THE TUBULAR MEMBER WITH THE LATCHING MEMBER ADVANCED, THEREBY TO RETAIN THE BAR, SAID FORMATION RELEASING THE BAR WHEN THE LATCHING MEMBER IS SHIFTED TO RETRACTED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
148 words
A TWO-PART RELEASABLE FASTENER COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A BAR ON ONE PART, (B) THE OTHER PART COMPRISING A TUBULAR MEMBER HAVING NOTCHES AT ONE END, ADAPTED TO RECEIVE SAID BAR, (C) A LATCH MEMBER TURNABLE AND AXIALLY MOVABLE IN SAID TUBULAR MEMBER BETWEEN AN ADVANCED LATCHING POSITION AND A RETRACTED RELEASING POSITION, (D) COOPERABLE GUIDE MEANS ON SAID MEMBERS, CAUSING RELATIVE TURNING THEREBETWEEN AS THE LATCH MEMBER IS MOVED BETWEEN THE SAID POSITIONS, (E) MENS FOR TEMPORARILY HOLDING THE LATCH MEMBER IN ITS ADVANCED POSITION, (F) MEANS FOR MOVING THE LATCH MEMBER FROM ADVANCED TO RETRACTED POSITION, AND (G) A PROTRUDING LATCHING FORMATION ON SAID LATCHING MEMBER, ENGAGEABLE WITH THE SAID BAR WHEN THE LATTER IS IN THE NOTCHES OF THE TUBULAR MEMBER WITH THE LATCHING MEMBER ADVANCED, THEREBY TO RETAIN THE BAR, SAID FORMATION RELEASING THE BAR WHEN THE LATCHING MEMBER IS SHIFTED TO RETRACTED POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US931327A
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-05-30 | 1969-11-29 | 1970-05-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-30 | 1973-11-29 | 1974-05-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-30 | 1977-11-29 | 1978-05-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |