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US3340970A
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Collapsible self-returning handle with hideaway linkage
Assignee: Philadelphia Handle Co
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Filing: 1966-04-18
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Granted: 1967-09-12
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Expires: 1986-04-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Szabo Marton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 13:53
CPC Classifications
A; A45; A45C; A45C13/00; A45C13/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
IN A COMBINATION WITH A CARRYING CASE HAVING A WALL MEMBER, A COLLAPSIBLE SELF-RETURNING HANDLE COMPRISING AN ELONGATED HANDGRIP MEMBER HAVING A LOWER SURFACE INCLUDING A FLAT PORTION, A PAIR OF SPACED LONGITUDINAL RECESSES IN SAID HANDGRIP MEMBER OPENING THROUGH SAID FLAT PORTION, A PAIR OF LINKS HAVING END PORTIONS, MEANS SECURING ONE END PORTION OF EACH LINK TO ONE OF SAID MEMBERS FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT A TRANSVERSE AXIS, AND MEANS SLIDABLY MOUNTING THE OTHER END PORTION OF EACH LINK ON THE OTHER MEMBER, EACH LINK EXTENDING IN A GENERALLY VERTICAL POSITION WHEN SAID HANDGRIP MEMBER IS RAISED ABOVE SAID WALL MEMBER TO ITS CARRYING POSITION AND EACH LINK BEING SO DIMENSIONED AND POSITIONED AS TO BE MOVABLE INTO SAID RECESS AND ASSUME A GENERALLY LONGITUDINAL POSITION WITHIN THE CONFINES OF SAID RECESS WHEN SAID HANDGRIP MEMBER IS IN ITS NON-CARRYING POSITION WITH SAID FLAT PORTION BEARING ON SAID WALL MEMBER SAID RECESS ALSO RECEIVING AND CONFINING SAID MEANS MOUNTING SAID ONE AND SAID OTHER END PORTIONS OF SAID LINK WHEN SAID HANDGRIP MEMBER IS IN SAID NON-CARRYING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
IN A COMBINATION WITH A CARRYING CASE HAVING A WALL MEMBER, A COLLAPSIBLE SELF-RETURNING HANDLE COMPRISING AN ELONGATED HANDGRIP MEMBER HAVING A LOWER SURFACE INCLUDING A FLAT PORTION, A PAIR OF SPACED LONGITUDINAL RECESSES IN SAID HANDGRIP MEMBER OPENING THROUGH SAID FLAT PORTION, A PAIR OF LINKS HAVING END PORTIONS, MEANS SECURING ONE END PORTION OF EACH LINK TO ONE OF SAID MEMBERS FOR PIVOTAL MOVEMENT ABOUT A TRANSVERSE AXIS, AND MEANS SLIDABLY MOUNTING THE OTHER END PORTION OF EACH LINK ON THE OTHER MEMBER, EACH LINK EXTENDING IN A GENERALLY VERTICAL POSITION WHEN SAID HANDGRIP MEMBER IS RAISED ABOVE SAID WALL MEMBER TO ITS CARRYING POSITION AND EACH LINK BEING SO DIMENSIONED AND POSITIONED AS TO BE MOVABLE INTO SAID RECESS AND ASSUME A GENERALLY LONGITUDINAL POSITION WITHIN THE CONFINES OF SAID RECESS WHEN SAID HANDGRIP MEMBER IS IN ITS NON-CARRYING POSITION WITH SAID FLAT PORTION BEARING ON SAID WALL MEMBER SAID RECESS ALSO RECEIVING AND CONFINING SAID MEANS MOUNTING SAID ONE AND SAID OTHER END PORTIONS OF SAID LINK WHEN SAID HANDGRIP MEMBER IS IN SAID NON-CARRYING POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1970-09-11 | 1971-03-13 | 1971-09-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-09-11 | 1975-03-13 | 1975-09-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-09-11 | 1979-03-13 | 1979-09-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |