US3280942A
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Energy absorber-metal bender type
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-01-25
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1985-01-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Millington Ralph
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 04:47
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F7/00; F16F7/12; B; B64; B64D; B64D25/00; B64D25/02; B64D25/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
76 words
A SHOCK ABSORBING DEVICE COMPRISING A PLATE HAVING A PLURALITY OF TRANSVERSE APERTURES; A WIRE FOLDER NEAR ITS EFFECTIVE MIDPOINT AND INTERLACED THROUGH SAID APERTURES, THE ENDS OF SAID WIRE EXTENDING BEYOND THE END OF THE LAST APERTURE THROUGH WHICH SAID WIRE PASSES; AND MEANS FOR APPLYING A TENSION FORCE TO SAID WIRE; WHEREBY UPON SAID TENSION FORCE EXCEEDING A PREDETERMINED AMOUNT, SAID WIRE IS CAUSED TO BE DRAWN THROUGH SAID APERTURES THEREBY ABSORBING SHOCK ENERGY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-10-24 | 1970-04-25 | 1970-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-24 | 1974-04-25 | 1974-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-24 | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |