US3328858A
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Snap hook for load-carrying equipment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-16
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Granted: 1967-07-04
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Expires: 1985-06-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick J Connolly
- 👤 John S Brown
- 👤 Michael M Arslanian
- 👤 Eldon C Metzger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 09:21
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/02; F16B45/036; F16B45/024
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
A SNAP HOOK FOR LOAD-CARRYING EQUIPMENT COMPRISING A BODY HAVING A BASE PORTION AND A HOOK PORTION HAVING AN ELONGATED SHANK EXTENDING FROM SAID BASE PORTION A TONGUE MOUNTED ON SAID BASE PORTION FOR SWING ING MOVEMENT TOWARD AND FROM THE SIDE OF SAID SHANK LYING OPPOSITE THE OPENING FORMED BY SAID HOOK PORTION, THE LENGTH OF SAID TONGUE BEING SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN THE LENGTH OF SAID HOOK PORTION, SAID TONGUE HAVING SPACED UPSTANDING SIDES EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE LENGTH THEREOF TO DEFINE A NARROW CHANNEL CAPABLE OF RECEIVING SAID SHANK THEREIN, THE HEIGHT OF SAID SIDES INCREASING GRADUALLY FROM THE END OF SAID TONGUE ADJACENT SAID BASE PORTION OF A MAXIMUM AT THE FREE END OF SAID TONGUE, THE HEIGHT OF SAID SIDES AT SAID FREE END OF SAID TONGUE BEING CAPABLE OF CLOSING THE OPENING FORMED BY SAID HOOK PORTION WHEN SAID TONGUE IS ADJACENT TO SAID SHANK, AND MEANS FOR RELEASABLY RETAINING SAID TONGUE AND UPSTANDING SIDES IN HOOK CLOSING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
A SNAP HOOK FOR LOAD-CARRYING EQUIPMENT COMPRISING A BODY HAVING A BASE PORTION AND A HOOK PORTION HAVING AN ELONGATED SHANK EXTENDING FROM SAID BASE PORTION A TONGUE MOUNTED ON SAID BASE PORTION FOR SWING ING MOVEMENT TOWARD AND FROM THE SIDE OF SAID SHANK LYING OPPOSITE THE OPENING FORMED BY SAID HOOK PORTION, THE LENGTH OF SAID TONGUE BEING SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN THE LENGTH OF SAID HOOK PORTION, SAID TONGUE HAVING SPACED UPSTANDING SIDES EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE LENGTH THEREOF TO DEFINE A NARROW CHANNEL CAPABLE OF RECEIVING SAID SHANK THEREIN, THE HEIGHT OF SAID SIDES INCREASING GRADUALLY FROM THE END OF SAID TONGUE ADJACENT SAID BASE PORTION OF A MAXIMUM AT THE FREE END OF SAID TONGUE, THE HEIGHT OF SAID SIDES AT SAID FREE END OF SAID TONGUE BEING CAPABLE OF CLOSING THE OPENING FORMED BY SAID HOOK PORTION WHEN SAID TONGUE IS ADJACENT TO SAID SHANK, AND MEANS FOR RELEASABLY RETAINING SAID TONGUE AND UPSTANDING SIDES IN HOOK CLOSING POSITION.
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) | 1970-07-03 | 1971-01-02 | 1971-07-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-03 | 1975-01-02 | 1975-07-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-03 | 1979-01-02 | 1979-07-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |