US3272264A
Expired / Lapsed
US
⏱️ 0.0 years remaining
Earth-moving equipment
Assignee: Individual
•
Filing: 1964-03-31
•
Granted: 1966-09-13
•
Expires: 1984-03-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry S Antolini
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
—
Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 00:02
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02F; E02F3/00; E02F3/04; E02F3/28; E02F3/36; E02F3/3604; E02F3/3609; E02F3/3636; E02F3/34; E02F3/345; E02F3/3663; E02F3/76; E02F3/7609
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
120 words
A LATCHING MECHANISM FOR REMOVABLY SECURING TO A TRACTOR OR OTHER PRIME MOVER VARIOUS TOOLS HAVING APERTURED TONGUES PROJECTING THEREFROM COMPRISING: (A) A FRAMEWORK ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE TRACTOR AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPENINGS TO RECEIVE THE TONGUES OF THE TOOLS; (B) BOLT RECEIVERS SECURED TO THE FRAMEWORK ADJACENT TO A PLURALITY OF SAID OPENINGS; (C) BOLTS SLIDABLY DISPOSED IN EACH RECEIVER; (D) POWER MEANS; (E) MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND THE POWER MEANS FOR SLIDING SAID BOLTS INTO AND OUT OF SAID APERTURES TO RESPECTIVELY ENGAGE THE APERTURES OF TONGUES AND TO RELEASE THE TONGUES, AND (F) MECHANICAL MEANS FOR HOLDING THE BOLTS IN ENGAGEMENT IN THE APERTURES TO LOCK A TOOL TO THE FRAMEWORK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
120 words
A LATCHING MECHANISM FOR REMOVABLY SECURING TO A TRACTOR OR OTHER PRIME MOVER VARIOUS TOOLS HAVING APERTURED TONGUES PROJECTING THEREFROM COMPRISING: (A) A FRAMEWORK ADAPTED TO BE SECURED TO THE TRACTOR AND HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPENINGS TO RECEIVE THE TONGUES OF THE TOOLS; (B) BOLT RECEIVERS SECURED TO THE FRAMEWORK ADJACENT TO A PLURALITY OF SAID OPENINGS; (C) BOLTS SLIDABLY DISPOSED IN EACH RECEIVER; (D) POWER MEANS; (E) MECHANICAL CONNECTIONS BETWEEN THE BOLTS AND THE POWER MEANS FOR SLIDING SAID BOLTS INTO AND OUT OF SAID APERTURES TO RESPECTIVELY ENGAGE THE APERTURES OF TONGUES AND TO RELEASE THE TONGUES, AND (F) MECHANICAL MEANS FOR HOLDING THE BOLTS IN ENGAGEMENT IN THE APERTURES TO LOCK A TOOL TO THE FRAMEWORK.
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) | 1969-09-12 | 1970-03-14 | 1970-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-14 | 1974-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-12 | 1978-03-14 | 1978-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |