US3292401A
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Accessory holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-02-24
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Granted: 1966-12-20
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Expires: 1985-02-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Van Meter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 17:28
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/04; F16B45/045; F16B45/047; A; A44; A44B; A44B15/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/80; Y10T70/8432; Y10T70/8676; Y10T70/8757
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
AN ACCESSORY HOLDER COMPRISING: A BODY MEMBER HAVING A RESILIENT PROJECTION PORTION AND A THREADED PORTION ARRANGED SUBSTANITALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO EACH OTHER SO AS TO DEFINE AN OPENING BETWEEN THEIR OPPOSING FREE ENDS; A CLOSURE MECHANISM MOUNTED ON SAID THREADED PORTION ADAPTED TO MOVE TOWARDS AND AWAY FROM SAID PROJECTION PORTION TO OPEN AND CLOSE SAID DEFINED OPENING; SAID CLOSURE MECHANISM HAVING A NOTCH IN ONE END RELEASABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID PROJECTION PORTION; AND SAID FREE END OF SAID PROJECTION PORTION HAVING A SHAPE CONFORMING TO SAID CLOSURE MECHANISM NOTCH SO THAT FORCIBLE ENGAGEMENT OF SAID CLOSURE MECHANISM WITH SAID PROJECTION PORTION CAUSES SAID SHAPED FREE END TO SNAP INTO SAID CLOSURE MECHANISM NOTCH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
AN ACCESSORY HOLDER COMPRISING: A BODY MEMBER HAVING A RESILIENT PROJECTION PORTION AND A THREADED PORTION ARRANGED SUBSTANITALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO EACH OTHER SO AS TO DEFINE AN OPENING BETWEEN THEIR OPPOSING FREE ENDS; A CLOSURE MECHANISM MOUNTED ON SAID THREADED PORTION ADAPTED TO MOVE TOWARDS AND AWAY FROM SAID PROJECTION PORTION TO OPEN AND CLOSE SAID DEFINED OPENING; SAID CLOSURE MECHANISM HAVING A NOTCH IN ONE END RELEASABLY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID PROJECTION PORTION; AND SAID FREE END OF SAID PROJECTION PORTION HAVING A SHAPE CONFORMING TO SAID CLOSURE MECHANISM NOTCH SO THAT FORCIBLE ENGAGEMENT OF SAID CLOSURE MECHANISM WITH SAID PROJECTION PORTION CAUSES SAID SHAPED FREE END TO SNAP INTO SAID CLOSURE MECHANISM NOTCH.
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) | 1969-12-19 | 1970-06-20 | 1970-12-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-19 | 1974-06-20 | 1974-12-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-19 | 1978-06-20 | 1978-12-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |