US3334932A
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Transport-storage latch
Assignee: International Motors LLC
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Filing: 1965-10-11
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Granted: 1967-08-08
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Expires: 1985-10-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry V Buresh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 13:12
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01N; F01N13/00; F01N13/08; F01N13/085; F01N2590/00; F01N2590/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/08; Y10T292/0894; Y10T292/0895; Y10T292/0902
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
IN AN ENGINE EXHAUST PIPE FITTING FOR A VERTICAL EXHAUST PIPE; CLAMP MEANS MOUNTED ON THE EXHAUST PIPE PROXIMATE AN OPEN END THEREOF; A COVER MEMBER POSITIONED OVER THE OPEN END OF THE EXHAUST PIPE; BRACKET MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTING SAID COVER MEMBER FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT SAID CLAMP MEANS AND INCLUDING ARMS HAVING PORTIONS DEPENDING BELOW SAID PIVOTAL MOUNTING PROVIDING COUNTERWEIGHTS FOR NORMALLY URGING SAID COVER MEMBER TO A CLOSED POSITION OVER THE OPEN END OF THE EXHAUST PIPE; SAID COUNTERWEIGHTS BEING PROPORTIONED SO AS TO PERMIT THE PRESSURE OF EXHAUST GASES IN SAID EXHAUST PIPE TO OPEN SAID COVER MEMBER FOR DISCHARGE OF THE GASES INTO THE ATMOSPHERE WHEN AN ENGINE ASSOCIATED THEREWITH IS OPERATIVE; RESILIENT LATCHING MEANS COOPERATIVE BETWEEN SAID ARMS AND SAID CLAMP MEANS AT A POINT PROXIMATE THE PIVOTAL MOUNTING OF THE ARMS AND INCLUDING A RESILIENT
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) | 1970-08-07 | 1971-02-06 | 1971-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-07 | 1975-02-06 | 1975-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-07 | 1979-02-06 | 1979-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |