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US3305254A
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Snap-in rod connector
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1964-05-04
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Granted: 1967-02-21
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Expires: 1984-05-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hopkins Joseph Henry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:27
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B7/00; F16B7/04; F16B7/0406; F16B7/0426; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45005; Y10T24/45016; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49826; Y10T29/49863; Y10T29/49876; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/57; Y10T403/5761; Y10T403/5786
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
194 words
A SNAP-IN ROD CONNECTOR HAVING A DUAL AXIS SLEEVE TYPE BODY OF GENERALLY U-SHAPED CROSS SECTION ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND HOLD A ROD HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL SLOTS AND RADIALLY EXTENDING PROJECTIONS BETWEEN THE SLOTS ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A MAIN DIAMETER PORTION HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY SPLIT WALL AND SUBSTANTIALLY CORRESPONDING TO THE DIAMETER OF A ROD TO BE INSERTED THEREIN, A RADIALLY PROJECTING DETENT MEANS ON THE INNER WALL OF THE MAIN DIAMETER PORTION ADJACENT EACH END OF THE SLEEVE, WITH EACH DETENT MEANS BEING ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE AXIS OF THE MAIN DIAMETER PORTION ADJACENT EACH END OF THE SLEEVE, WITH EACH DETENT MEANS BEING ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE AXIS OF THE MAIN DIAMETER PORTION THAN THE OTHER DETENT MEANS AND WITH A RESPECTIVE DETENT MEANS ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED IN ONE OF SAID SLOTS FOR ENGAGING AND HOLDING SUCH A ROD WHEN INSERTED, AND A SUB-DIAMETER PORTION OFFSET FROM AND OPENING INTO THE MAIN DIAMETER PORTION OPPOSITE THE SPLIT WALL, SAID SUB-DIAMETER PORTION BEING OF SUBSTANTIALLY LESS DIAMETER AND OPERABLE TO FLEX AND ABSORB ANY BENDING STRESSES OCCASIONED BY ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY OF A ROD.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
194 words
A SNAP-IN ROD CONNECTOR HAVING A DUAL AXIS SLEEVE TYPE BODY OF GENERALLY U-SHAPED CROSS SECTION ADAPTED TO RECEIVE AND HOLD A ROD HAVING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL SLOTS AND RADIALLY EXTENDING PROJECTIONS BETWEEN THE SLOTS ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A MAIN DIAMETER PORTION HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY SPLIT WALL AND SUBSTANTIALLY CORRESPONDING TO THE DIAMETER OF A ROD TO BE INSERTED THEREIN, A RADIALLY PROJECTING DETENT MEANS ON THE INNER WALL OF THE MAIN DIAMETER PORTION ADJACENT EACH END OF THE SLEEVE, WITH EACH DETENT MEANS BEING ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE AXIS OF THE MAIN DIAMETER PORTION ADJACENT EACH END OF THE SLEEVE, WITH EACH DETENT MEANS BEING ON THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF THE AXIS OF THE MAIN DIAMETER PORTION THAN THE OTHER DETENT MEANS AND WITH A RESPECTIVE DETENT MEANS ADAPTED TO BE RECEIVED IN ONE OF SAID SLOTS FOR ENGAGING AND HOLDING SUCH A ROD WHEN INSERTED, AND A SUB-DIAMETER PORTION OFFSET FROM AND OPENING INTO THE MAIN DIAMETER PORTION OPPOSITE THE SPLIT WALL, SAID SUB-DIAMETER PORTION BEING OF SUBSTANTIALLY LESS DIAMETER AND OPERABLE TO FLEX AND ABSORB ANY BENDING STRESSES OCCASIONED BY ASSEMBLY OR DISASSEMBLY OF A ROD.
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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) | 1970-02-20 | 1970-08-22 | 1971-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-02-20 | 1974-08-22 | 1975-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-02-20 | 1978-08-22 | 1979-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |