US3256723A
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Combination lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-07-06
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Granted: 1966-06-21
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Expires: 1985-07-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lehman Marie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 12:06
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B37/00; E05B37/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/30; Y10T70/308; Y10T70/40; Y10T70/413; Y10T70/417; Y10T70/422; Y10T70/424; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/5128; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7153; Y10T70/7181; Y10T70/7198; Y10T70/7203; Y10T70/7322
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A COMBINATION LOCK COMPRISING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED RELATIVELY MOVABLE MEMBERS, A PLURALITY OF TUMBLERS CARRIED BY ONE OF SAID MEMBERS ENGAGEABLE BY A SEATING MEANS IN OTHER OF SAID MEMBERS, AXIALLY MOVABLE SELECTORS MOUNTED IN ONE OF SAID MEMBERS AND ENGAGEABLE WITH SID TUMBLERS TO HOLD SAID TUMBLERS IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SEATING MEANS, SAID SELECTORS INCLUDING CLEARANCE SEATS INTO WHICH SAID TUMBLERS MAY RECEDE TO BE FREE OF SAID SEATING MEANS AND THE MEMBER WHICH INCLUDES SAID SEATING MEANS, A RETAINER MEMBER INTERCONNECTED TO SAID TUMBLER CARRYING MEMBER AND MOVABLE NORMALLY WITH RESPECT THERETO, DIGITAL MEANS CARRIED BY SAID RETAINER MEMBER, SAID DIGITAL MEANS BEING IN SELECTIVELY MOVABLE RELATIONSHIP TO AT LEAST TWO OF SAID SELECTORS, SAID DIGITAL MEANS IMPARTING AXIAL MOVEMENT SEPARATELY TO SAID TWO SELECTORS EITHER TO PRESENT CLEARANCE SEATS TO SAID TUMBLERS OR TO RETAIN SAME IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID SEATING MEANS.
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) | 1969-06-20 | 1969-12-20 | 1970-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-20 | 1973-12-20 | 1974-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-20 | 1977-12-20 | 1978-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |