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US3336005A
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Latch mechanism
Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corp
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Filing: 1965-11-17
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Granted: 1967-08-15
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Expires: 1985-11-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fred N Dickerman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:28
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64D; B64D1/00; B64D1/22; F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/02; F16B45/024; F16B45/026; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/45; Y10T24/45225; Y10T24/45466
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
A LATCH MECHANISM COMPRISING A PAIR OF MOVABLE ELEMENTS EACH HAVING AN ENGAGED AND A DISENGAGED POSITIONS, ONE OF SAID ELEMENTS BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO MOVE TO ITS DISENGAGED POSITION UNDER PREDETERMINED CONDITIONS AND THE OTHER OF SAID ELEMENTS BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO TEND ALWAYS TO REMAIN IN ITS DISENGAGED POSITION; AN ARM CARRIED BY SAID OTHER ELEMENT; A LOCK SECURING SAID OTHER ELEMENT IN ITS ENGAGED POSITION IN OPPOSITION TO ITS NATURAL TENDENCY; A RELEASE FOR SAID LOCK; AND A CATCH CARRIED BY SAID ONE ELEMENT AND OPERATIVE TO ENGAGE SAID ARM UPON OPERATION OF SAID RELEASE AND TO SECURED SAID ONE ELEMENT IN SAID ENGAGED POSITION UNDER THE PREDETERMINED CONDITIONS AFORESAID.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
A LATCH MECHANISM COMPRISING A PAIR OF MOVABLE ELEMENTS EACH HAVING AN ENGAGED AND A DISENGAGED POSITIONS, ONE OF SAID ELEMENTS BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO MOVE TO ITS DISENGAGED POSITION UNDER PREDETERMINED CONDITIONS AND THE OTHER OF SAID ELEMENTS BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO TEND ALWAYS TO REMAIN IN ITS DISENGAGED POSITION; AN ARM CARRIED BY SAID OTHER ELEMENT; A LOCK SECURING SAID OTHER ELEMENT IN ITS ENGAGED POSITION IN OPPOSITION TO ITS NATURAL TENDENCY; A RELEASE FOR SAID LOCK; AND A CATCH CARRIED BY SAID ONE ELEMENT AND OPERATIVE TO ENGAGE SAID ARM UPON OPERATION OF SAID RELEASE AND TO SECURED SAID ONE ELEMENT IN SAID ENGAGED POSITION UNDER THE PREDETERMINED CONDITIONS AFORESAID.
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) | 1970-08-14 | 1971-02-13 | 1971-08-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-14 | 1975-02-13 | 1975-08-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-14 | 1979-02-13 | 1979-08-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |