US3279432A
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Bird cage door releasing frame support structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-05-10
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1985-05-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Forstmaier John
- 👤 John E Moute
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:50
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K31/00; A01K31/06; A01K31/07; A01K45/00; A01K45/005; B; B60; B60P; B60P3/00; B60P3/04; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/04; B62D33/042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
132 words
THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF CAGES, A FRAME FOR RECEIVING AND SUPPORTING SAID PLURALITY OF CAGES WITH THE CAGES FREE FOR INSERTION INTO THE FRAME AND REMOVAL THEREFROM, DOORS ON THE CAGES MOUNTED FOR REMOVAL FROM THE FRAME WITH THE CAGES AND FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO THE CAGES BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, AN ACTUATING MEMBER MOUNTED MOVABLY TO SAID FRAME, MECHANISM FOR ACTUATING SAID DOOR OF ONE OF THE CAGES BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS AND MOUNTED MOVABLY TO SAID ONE CAGE, SAID MECHANISM HAVING A FIRST PORTION DETACHABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID MEMBER FOR ACTUATION THEREBY IN A DOOR ACTUATING DIRECTION, A LATCH ELEMENT CARRIED BY THE CAGE, AND SAID MECHANISM HAVING A SECOND PORTION ENGAGEABLE BY SAID LATCH ELEMENT IN A RELATION TO LOCK THE DOOR IN CLOSED POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
132 words
THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF CAGES, A FRAME FOR RECEIVING AND SUPPORTING SAID PLURALITY OF CAGES WITH THE CAGES FREE FOR INSERTION INTO THE FRAME AND REMOVAL THEREFROM, DOORS ON THE CAGES MOUNTED FOR REMOVAL FROM THE FRAME WITH THE CAGES AND FOR MOVEMENT RELATIVE TO THE CAGES BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS, AN ACTUATING MEMBER MOUNTED MOVABLY TO SAID FRAME, MECHANISM FOR ACTUATING SAID DOOR OF ONE OF THE CAGES BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED POSITIONS AND MOUNTED MOVABLY TO SAID ONE CAGE, SAID MECHANISM HAVING A FIRST PORTION DETACHABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID MEMBER FOR ACTUATION THEREBY IN A DOOR ACTUATING DIRECTION, A LATCH ELEMENT CARRIED BY THE CAGE, AND SAID MECHANISM HAVING A SECOND PORTION ENGAGEABLE BY SAID LATCH ELEMENT IN A RELATION TO LOCK THE DOOR IN CLOSED POSITION.
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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) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |