US3264699A
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Sealed fastening device
Assignee: United Carr Inc
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Filing: 1964-03-02
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1984-03-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward A Knowlton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 11:51
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B9/00; F16B9/05; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S411/00; Y10S411/918; Y10S411/955; Y10S411/965; Y10S411/968; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A FASTENING DEVICE FOR SECURING A PART TO A THIN, FRANGIBLE, APERTURED SUPORT COMPRISING A THIN, PLANAR, APERTURED BASE PLATE, THE APERTURE IN SAID BASE PLATE BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PART TO BE SECURED TO THE SUPPORT AND SAID BASE PLATE BEING ADAPTED TO OVERLIE AN EXTERNAL SURFACE TO THE SUPPORT ADJACENT THE APERTURE THEREIN TO PROVIDE FOR EVEN LOAD DISTRIBUTION OVER A RELATIVELY LARGE SURFACE AREA OF THE SUPPORT, A PLURALITY OF SPRING FFINGERS FOR ENGAGING PORTIONS OF THE SUPPORT ADJACENT THE APERTURE THEREIN, DISPOSED ADJACENT THE APERTURE IN SAID BASE PLATE, AND EXTENDING AWAY FROM ONE SIDE OF SAID BASE PLATE, AND MEANS FOR ENGAGING A PART TO BE SECURED TO SAID SUPPORT DISPOSED ADJACENT THE APERTURE IN SAID BASE PLATE AT THE SIDE OF SAID BASE PLATE OPPOSITE THAT FROM WHICH SAID SPRING FINGERS EXTEND.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A FASTENING DEVICE FOR SECURING A PART TO A THIN, FRANGIBLE, APERTURED SUPORT COMPRISING A THIN, PLANAR, APERTURED BASE PLATE, THE APERTURE IN SAID BASE PLATE BEING ADAPTED TO RECEIVE A PART TO BE SECURED TO THE SUPPORT AND SAID BASE PLATE BEING ADAPTED TO OVERLIE AN EXTERNAL SURFACE TO THE SUPPORT ADJACENT THE APERTURE THEREIN TO PROVIDE FOR EVEN LOAD DISTRIBUTION OVER A RELATIVELY LARGE SURFACE AREA OF THE SUPPORT, A PLURALITY OF SPRING FFINGERS FOR ENGAGING PORTIONS OF THE SUPPORT ADJACENT THE APERTURE THEREIN, DISPOSED ADJACENT THE APERTURE IN SAID BASE PLATE, AND EXTENDING AWAY FROM ONE SIDE OF SAID BASE PLATE, AND MEANS FOR ENGAGING A PART TO BE SECURED TO SAID SUPPORT DISPOSED ADJACENT THE APERTURE IN SAID BASE PLATE AT THE SIDE OF SAID BASE PLATE OPPOSITE THAT FROM WHICH SAID SPRING FINGERS EXTEND.
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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) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |