US3272496A
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Assignee: HALLY STAMPING AND Manufacturing CO
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Filing: 1964-03-03
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Granted: 1966-09-13
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Expires: 1984-03-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Paul M Halopoff
- 👤 Halopoff William
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 03:49
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05D; E05D13/00; E05D13/10; E05D13/12; E05D13/1207; E05D13/1223; E05D13/1215; E05Y; E05Y2900/00; E05Y2900/10; E05Y2900/106
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
A SPRING CONNECTING DEVICE FOR A PAIR OF ELONGATED COILED TENSION SPRINGS COMPRISING A FITTING FOR AN END OF EACH SPRING, EACH SAID FITTING COMPRISING A PLATE WITH A BUTT AT ONE END HAVING A PLURALITY OF COIL RECEIVING RECESSES ON OPPOSITE EDGES IN SPIRAL SPACING AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND HOLD A PLURALITY OF ENDMOST COILS OF SPRING WIRE, EACH SAID PLATE HAVING A MOUNTING HOLE THEREIN, A SPRING FASTENER FITTING AT EACH END OF THE PAIR OF SPRINGS, MOUNTING MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID SPRINGS IN PAIRS AND AT BOTH ENDS TO A RESPECTIVE ONE OF SAID FITTINGS COMPRISING A PAIR OF HOOK ELEMENTS ATTACHED TO THE RESPECTIVE FITTING, ONE OF SAID PLATES BEING MOUNTED ON EACH HOOK ELEMENT, AND A SEPARATE REMOVABLE CONNECTION EXTENDING FROM ONE PLATE TO THE OTHER AND IN A POSITION ATTACHING SAID PLATES TOGETHER WHEREBY THE SPRINGS ARE ANCHORED TO THE MOUNTING MEANS AND TO EACH OTHER TO PREVENT DISLODGEMENT SHOULD A SPRING BREAK UNDER TENSION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
A SPRING CONNECTING DEVICE FOR A PAIR OF ELONGATED COILED TENSION SPRINGS COMPRISING A FITTING FOR AN END OF EACH SPRING, EACH SAID FITTING COMPRISING A PLATE WITH A BUTT AT ONE END HAVING A PLURALITY OF COIL RECEIVING RECESSES ON OPPOSITE EDGES IN SPIRAL SPACING AND ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND HOLD A PLURALITY OF ENDMOST COILS OF SPRING WIRE, EACH SAID PLATE HAVING A MOUNTING HOLE THEREIN, A SPRING FASTENER FITTING AT EACH END OF THE PAIR OF SPRINGS, MOUNTING MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID SPRINGS IN PAIRS AND AT BOTH ENDS TO A RESPECTIVE ONE OF SAID FITTINGS COMPRISING A PAIR OF HOOK ELEMENTS ATTACHED TO THE RESPECTIVE FITTING, ONE OF SAID PLATES BEING MOUNTED ON EACH HOOK ELEMENT, AND A SEPARATE REMOVABLE CONNECTION EXTENDING FROM ONE PLATE TO THE OTHER AND IN A POSITION ATTACHING SAID PLATES TOGETHER WHEREBY THE SPRINGS ARE ANCHORED TO THE MOUNTING MEANS AND TO EACH OTHER TO PREVENT DISLODGEMENT SHOULD A SPRING BREAK UNDER TENSION.
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 |