US3331624A
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Vehicle door fastening devices
Assignee: ArvinMeritor Light Vehicle Systems UK Ltd
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Filing: 1965-07-12
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Granted: 1967-07-18
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Expires: 1985-07-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pugh Kenneth Peter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 23:34
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B85/00; E05B85/20; E05B85/24; E05B85/243; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/1043; Y10T292/1044; Y10T292/1045; Y10T292/1047; Y10T292/68; Y10T292/688
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
IN A VEHICLE DOOR FASTENING DEVICE THE COMBINATION OF A LATCH STRUCTURE AND A STRIKER STRUCTURE, WHEREIN THE LATCH STRUCTURE COMPRISES A COVER PLATE, A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED LATCH MEMBER DISPOSED BEHIND AND PARTIALLY SHROUDED BY THE COVER PLATE, AND GUIDE MEANS ALSO MOUNTED BEHIND THE COVER PLATE, AND THE STRIKER STRUCTURE COMPRISES TWO SPACED PINS, ONE OF WHICH FORMS A STRIKER ELEMENT, AND AN ANTIBURST PLATE MOUNTED AND SUPPORTED ON SAID PINS, THE COVER PLATE BEING CUT AWAY TO ALLOW ENTRY OF THE STRIKER ELEMENT AND ANTI-BURST PLATE THE LATTER OF WHICH, DURING DOOR CLOSURE, ENTERS BEHIND THE LATCH MEMBER AND THE COVER PLATE FOR ANTI-BURST PURPOSES, WITH THE ANTI-BURST PLATE ENGAGING THE GUIDE MEANS TO GUIDE THE STRIKER ELEMENT INTO
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
IN A VEHICLE DOOR FASTENING DEVICE THE COMBINATION OF A LATCH STRUCTURE AND A STRIKER STRUCTURE, WHEREIN THE LATCH STRUCTURE COMPRISES A COVER PLATE, A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED LATCH MEMBER DISPOSED BEHIND AND PARTIALLY SHROUDED BY THE COVER PLATE, AND GUIDE MEANS ALSO MOUNTED BEHIND THE COVER PLATE, AND THE STRIKER STRUCTURE COMPRISES TWO SPACED PINS, ONE OF WHICH FORMS A STRIKER ELEMENT, AND AN ANTIBURST PLATE MOUNTED AND SUPPORTED ON SAID PINS, THE COVER PLATE BEING CUT AWAY TO ALLOW ENTRY OF THE STRIKER ELEMENT AND ANTI-BURST PLATE THE LATTER OF WHICH, DURING DOOR CLOSURE, ENTERS BEHIND THE LATCH MEMBER AND THE COVER PLATE FOR ANTI-BURST PURPOSES, WITH THE ANTI-BURST PLATE ENGAGING THE GUIDE MEANS TO GUIDE THE STRIKER ELEMENT INTO
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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) | 1970-07-17 | 1971-01-16 | 1971-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-17 | 1975-01-16 | 1975-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-17 | 1979-01-16 | 1979-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |