US3266830A
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General purpose latch
Assignee: Douglas Aircraft Co Inc
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Filing: 1965-07-06
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Granted: 1966-08-16
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Expires: 1985-07-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter T Appleberry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:43
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C3/00; E05C3/12; E05C3/14; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/31; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0911; Y10T292/0926; Y10T292/0928; Y10T292/0934; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1051; Y10T292/1052; Y10T292/1061
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
A LATCH COMPRISING: A CHANNEL-SHAPED PAN HAVING FIRST AND SECOND OPEN END PORTIONS; FLANGE MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE TOP OF SAID PAN AND ADAPTED TO REST ON A SURFACE SO THAT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAN MAY BE HELD BENEATH SAID SURFACE; A LEVER HAVING A CENTER PORTION, SAID CENTER PORTION EXTENDING THROUGH SAID SECOND OPEN END PORTION OF SAID PAN BETWEEN SAID FLANGE MEANS; AN ELONGATED HANDLE PORTION ON SAID LEVER EXTENDING FROM SAID CENTER PORTION AND PASSING WITHIN SAID CHANNEL-SHAPED PAN; A LATCHING PORTION ON SAID LEVER EXTENDING FROM SAID CENTER PORTION IN A DIRECTION SUBSTANTIALLY PERIPENDISCULAR TO THE LENGTH OF SAID HANDLE PORTION;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
A LATCH COMPRISING: A CHANNEL-SHAPED PAN HAVING FIRST AND SECOND OPEN END PORTIONS; FLANGE MEANS EXTENDING FROM THE TOP OF SAID PAN AND ADAPTED TO REST ON A SURFACE SO THAT THE BOTTOM OF THE PAN MAY BE HELD BENEATH SAID SURFACE; A LEVER HAVING A CENTER PORTION, SAID CENTER PORTION EXTENDING THROUGH SAID SECOND OPEN END PORTION OF SAID PAN BETWEEN SAID FLANGE MEANS; AN ELONGATED HANDLE PORTION ON SAID LEVER EXTENDING FROM SAID CENTER PORTION AND PASSING WITHIN SAID CHANNEL-SHAPED PAN; A LATCHING PORTION ON SAID LEVER EXTENDING FROM SAID CENTER PORTION IN A DIRECTION SUBSTANTIALLY PERIPENDISCULAR TO THE LENGTH OF SAID HANDLE PORTION;
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) | 1969-08-15 | 1970-02-14 | 1970-08-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-15 | 1974-02-14 | 1974-08-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-15 | 1978-02-14 | 1978-08-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |