US3289303A
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Insertion device
Assignee: Flow Corp
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Filing: 1964-12-18
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Granted: 1966-12-06
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Expires: 1984-12-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James H Farrell
- 👤 Henry George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:14
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F23/00; G01F23/22; G01F23/24; G01F23/246
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
84 words
AN INSERTION DEVICE COMPRISING A HOLLOW FLEXIBLE CABLE, A CAPSULE SECURED TO ONE END OF THE CABLE, A COVER RELEASABLY SECURED TO THE CAPSULE, A SPRING NORMALLY URGING THE COVER AND CAPSULE TO SEPARATE, A CATCH DISPOSED TO CLAMP THE COVER IN PLACE ON THE CAPSULE, AND A TRIP WIRE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CATCH AND PASSING THROUGH SAID CABLE TO THE OTHER END THEREOF, WHEREBY ACTUATION OF THE TRIP WIRE TRIPS THE CATCH TO CAUSE THE SPRING TO SEPARATE THE COVER FROM THE CAPSULE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
84 words
AN INSERTION DEVICE COMPRISING A HOLLOW FLEXIBLE CABLE, A CAPSULE SECURED TO ONE END OF THE CABLE, A COVER RELEASABLY SECURED TO THE CAPSULE, A SPRING NORMALLY URGING THE COVER AND CAPSULE TO SEPARATE, A CATCH DISPOSED TO CLAMP THE COVER IN PLACE ON THE CAPSULE, AND A TRIP WIRE ASSOCIATED WITH SAID CATCH AND PASSING THROUGH SAID CABLE TO THE OTHER END THEREOF, WHEREBY ACTUATION OF THE TRIP WIRE TRIPS THE CATCH TO CAUSE THE SPRING TO SEPARATE THE COVER FROM THE CAPSULE.
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) | 1969-12-05 | 1970-06-06 | 1970-12-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-05 | 1974-06-06 | 1974-12-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-05 | 1978-06-06 | 1978-12-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |