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US3282045A
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Means for an eye-link for chains
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-06
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Granted: 1966-11-01
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Expires: 1984-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thelan Yves
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 18:04
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16G; F16G15/00; F16G15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
AN EYE-LINK FOR SECURING A CHAIN, COMPRISING TWO DIFFERENT DIAMETER LOOPS, ONE OF SAID LOOPS BEING LARGER THAN THE WIDTH OF THE LINKS OF A CHAIN TO BE SECURED AND THE OTHER OF SAID LOOPS BEING SMALLER THAN SAID WIDTH, A WAISTED PORTION CONNECTING SAID TWO LOOPS AND DEFINING A COMMUNICATING GAP THEREBETWEEN HAVING A WIDTH SLIGHTLY GREATER THAN THE THICKNESS OF THE CHAIN LINKS, AND TWO GENERALLY PARALLEL CLAWS HAVING BASE PARTS EXTENDING SUBSTANTINALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID WAISTED PORTION AT OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID GAP AND END PARTS DIRECTED FROM SAID WAISTED PORTION TOWARD THE SMALLER OF SAID LOOPS AND BEING SPACED FROM THE PLANE OF SAID SMALLER LOOPS SO THAT, WHEN A LINK OF A CHAIN IS SITUATED IN SAID SMALLER LOOP, A NEXT ADJACENT LINK OF THE CHAIN CAN RECEIVE SAID CLAWS AND ABUT AGAINST SAID BASE PARTS THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
AN EYE-LINK FOR SECURING A CHAIN, COMPRISING TWO DIFFERENT DIAMETER LOOPS, ONE OF SAID LOOPS BEING LARGER THAN THE WIDTH OF THE LINKS OF A CHAIN TO BE SECURED AND THE OTHER OF SAID LOOPS BEING SMALLER THAN SAID WIDTH, A WAISTED PORTION CONNECTING SAID TWO LOOPS AND DEFINING A COMMUNICATING GAP THEREBETWEEN HAVING A WIDTH SLIGHTLY GREATER THAN THE THICKNESS OF THE CHAIN LINKS, AND TWO GENERALLY PARALLEL CLAWS HAVING BASE PARTS EXTENDING SUBSTANTINALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID WAISTED PORTION AT OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID GAP AND END PARTS DIRECTED FROM SAID WAISTED PORTION TOWARD THE SMALLER OF SAID LOOPS AND BEING SPACED FROM THE PLANE OF SAID SMALLER LOOPS SO THAT, WHEN A LINK OF A CHAIN IS SITUATED IN SAID SMALLER LOOP, A NEXT ADJACENT LINK OF THE CHAIN CAN RECEIVE SAID CLAWS AND ABUT AGAINST SAID BASE PARTS THEREOF.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-31 | 1970-05-02 | 1970-11-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-31 | 1974-05-02 | 1974-11-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-31 | 1978-05-02 | 1978-11-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |