US3265168A
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Handle construction
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-20
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1983-12-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Erhard Hermann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 08:40
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/26; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S16/00; Y10S16/90
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A HANDLE CONSTRUCTION PARTICULARLY FOR SUITCASES, COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND HANDLE PORTIONS EACH HAVING A CENTRAL GRIPPING PORTION OF GENERALLY SMOOTH CONTOUR AROUND ITS PERIPHERY ADAPTED TO BE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT EACH END ON A COMMON PIVOT FOR MOVEMENT TOGETHER TO FORM A SINGLE HANDLE UNIT AND PART TO FORM SEPARATE FIRST AND SECOND HANDLE PORTIONS, AND SECURING MEANS FOR SECURING EACH OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND HANDLE PORTIONS TOGETHER CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO LEAVE SAID CENTRAL GRIPPING PORTIONS OF EACH HANDLE PORTION UNOBSTRUCTED AND FREE BOTH WHEN SAID HANDLE PORTIONS ARE TOGETHER AND WHEN SEPARATED, SAID SECURING MEANS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE GEARING DISPOSED ADJACENT AT LEAST A CORRESPONDING ONE OF THE CORNERS OF EACH SAID HANDLE PORTION, THE RESPECTIVE GEARINGS OF SAID HANDLE PORTIONS INTERENGAGING WHEN SAID HANDLE PORTIONS ARE BROUGHT TOGETHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A HANDLE CONSTRUCTION PARTICULARLY FOR SUITCASES, COMPRISING FIRST AND SECOND HANDLE PORTIONS EACH HAVING A CENTRAL GRIPPING PORTION OF GENERALLY SMOOTH CONTOUR AROUND ITS PERIPHERY ADAPTED TO BE PIVOTALLY MOUNTED AT EACH END ON A COMMON PIVOT FOR MOVEMENT TOGETHER TO FORM A SINGLE HANDLE UNIT AND PART TO FORM SEPARATE FIRST AND SECOND HANDLE PORTIONS, AND SECURING MEANS FOR SECURING EACH OF SAID FIRST AND SECOND HANDLE PORTIONS TOGETHER CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO LEAVE SAID CENTRAL GRIPPING PORTIONS OF EACH HANDLE PORTION UNOBSTRUCTED AND FREE BOTH WHEN SAID HANDLE PORTIONS ARE TOGETHER AND WHEN SEPARATED, SAID SECURING MEANS COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE GEARING DISPOSED ADJACENT AT LEAST A CORRESPONDING ONE OF THE CORNERS OF EACH SAID HANDLE PORTION, THE RESPECTIVE GEARINGS OF SAID HANDLE PORTIONS INTERENGAGING WHEN SAID HANDLE PORTIONS ARE BROUGHT TOGETHER.
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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 |