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Automotive accessories
Assignee: RICHARD ENGINEERING Co
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Filing: 1965-08-30
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Granted: 1967-06-27
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Expires: 1985-08-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry R Simon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 07:01
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05C; E05C17/00; E05C17/02; E05C17/04; E05C17/36; E05C17/042; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/31; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3916; Y10T24/3924; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45969; Y10T24/45979; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/34
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A CLAMPING MECHANISM FOR SECURING A SWINGABLE MEMBER WITH RESPECT TO A STATIONARY MEMBER AND WHEREIN THE STATIONARY MEMBER AND SWINGABLE MEMBER HAVE HOOK ENGAGEABLE SURFACES; SAID CLAMPING MECHANISM COMPRISING A FIRST HOOK ENGAGEABLE WITH THE HOOK ENGAGEABLE SURFACE OF SAID STATIONARY MEMBER, A SECOND HOOK ENGAGEABLE WITH THE HOOK ENGAGEABLE SURFACES OF SAID SWINGABLE MEMBER, SAID FLEXIBLE CONNECTING MEANS INTERCONNECTING EACH OF SAID HOOKS, SAID FLEXIBLE CONNECTING MEANS BEING PERMANENTLY SECURED AT ONE END IN SUCH MANNER THAT IT IS NOT SEPARABLE FROM ONE OF SAID HOOKS, ONE OF SAID HOOKS HAVING A SHANK AND A PAIR OF OPPOSITELY DISPOSED REVERSELY BENT HOOK FORMING FINGERS WHICH EXTEND IN DIRECTIONS SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE SHANK, ONE OF SAID HOOK FORMING FINGERS HAVING A LENGTH SUBSTANTIALLY LONGER THAN THE OTHER OF SAID HOOK FORMING FINGERS, EITHER ONE OF SAID HOOK FORMING FINGERS BEING CAPABLE OF HAVING EXCESS LENGTH OF THE FLEXIBLE CONNECTING MEANS WRAPPED THEREAROUND, THEREBY ADJUSTING THE LENGTH OF SAID FLEXIBLE CONNECTING MEANS TO SECURE THE SWINGABLE MEMBER AT A SELECTED POSITION WITH RESPECT TO SAID STATIONARY MEMBER.
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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) | 1970-06-26 | 1970-12-26 | 1971-06-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-26 | 1974-12-26 | 1975-06-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-26 | 1978-12-26 | 1979-06-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |