US3275284A
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Extensible and retractable tie-down fitting
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1965-02-19
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Granted: 1966-09-27
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Expires: 1985-02-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas H Gary
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:59
CPC Classifications
B; B61; B61D; B61D45/00; B61D45/001; B62; B62D; B62D37/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
82 words
AN EXTENSIBLE AND RETRACTABLE TIE-DOWN COMPRISING A CONNECTING ELEMENT MOUNTED WITHIN AN OPENING PROVIDED THEREFOR IN STATIONARY STRUCTURE WITH ITS OUTER FACE CONFORMING IN SHAPE AND AREA TO SAID OPENING AND NORMALLY DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE PLANE OF THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID STRUCTURE, RESILIENT MEANS OPERATIVE ON SAID ELEMENT IN DISTINCT LINEAL AND LATERAL DIRECTIONS TO MAINTAIN SAID FACE IN THE NORMAL POSITION AFORESAID, AND OVERPOWERING MEANS SEQUENTIALLY OPERATIVE ON SAID RESILIENT MEANS IN OPPOSITION TO SAID LINEAL AND LATERAL DIRECTIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
82 words
AN EXTENSIBLE AND RETRACTABLE TIE-DOWN COMPRISING A CONNECTING ELEMENT MOUNTED WITHIN AN OPENING PROVIDED THEREFOR IN STATIONARY STRUCTURE WITH ITS OUTER FACE CONFORMING IN SHAPE AND AREA TO SAID OPENING AND NORMALLY DISPOSED SUBSTANTIALLY IN THE PLANE OF THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF SAID STRUCTURE, RESILIENT MEANS OPERATIVE ON SAID ELEMENT IN DISTINCT LINEAL AND LATERAL DIRECTIONS TO MAINTAIN SAID FACE IN THE NORMAL POSITION AFORESAID, AND OVERPOWERING MEANS SEQUENTIALLY OPERATIVE ON SAID RESILIENT MEANS IN OPPOSITION TO SAID LINEAL AND LATERAL DIRECTIONS.
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) | 1969-09-26 | 1970-03-28 | 1970-09-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-26 | 1974-03-28 | 1974-09-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-26 | 1978-03-28 | 1978-09-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |