US3359607A
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Releasable catch
Assignee: Norco Inc
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Filing: 1966-03-24
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Granted: 1967-12-26
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Expires: 1986-03-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph R Metz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 23:01
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B13/00; B25B13/48; B25B13/50; B25B13/5008; B25B13/5016; B25B13/5025; B25B13/5041; B25B13/5058; B25B9/00; F; F16; F16B; F16B45/00; F16B45/04; F16B45/045; F16B45/049
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
A HEAVY DUTY RELEASABLE CATCH COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A BODY HAVING A HOOK FORMATION INCLUDING A DOWNWARDLY OPEN GAP, A FIRST GUIDE CHANNEL WHICH OPENS INTO A GAP OF THE HOOK, AND A SECOND GUIDE CHANNEL COMMUNICATING WITH SAID FIRST GUIDE CHANNEL, (B) A LOCKING BAR MOVABLE LONGITUDINALLY IN SAID FIRST GUIDE CHANNEL BETWEEN AN ADVANCED POSITION ENABLING ONE END THEREOF TO PROTRUDE INTO SAID HOOK GAP TO LOCK A COOPERABLE MEMBER RECEIVED THEREIN AND A RETRACTED POSITION WHEREIN THE END IS WITHDRAWN FROM THE GAP FOR FREEING SAID MEMBER, (C) YIELDABLE MEANS URGING SAID LOCKING BAR TO ADVANCED POSITION, (D) A RELEASE BAR SLIDABLE IN SAID SECOND GUIDE CHANNEL BETWEEN EXTENDED AND RETRACTED POSITION,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
A HEAVY DUTY RELEASABLE CATCH COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: (A) A BODY HAVING A HOOK FORMATION INCLUDING A DOWNWARDLY OPEN GAP, A FIRST GUIDE CHANNEL WHICH OPENS INTO A GAP OF THE HOOK, AND A SECOND GUIDE CHANNEL COMMUNICATING WITH SAID FIRST GUIDE CHANNEL, (B) A LOCKING BAR MOVABLE LONGITUDINALLY IN SAID FIRST GUIDE CHANNEL BETWEEN AN ADVANCED POSITION ENABLING ONE END THEREOF TO PROTRUDE INTO SAID HOOK GAP TO LOCK A COOPERABLE MEMBER RECEIVED THEREIN AND A RETRACTED POSITION WHEREIN THE END IS WITHDRAWN FROM THE GAP FOR FREEING SAID MEMBER, (C) YIELDABLE MEANS URGING SAID LOCKING BAR TO ADVANCED POSITION, (D) A RELEASE BAR SLIDABLE IN SAID SECOND GUIDE CHANNEL BETWEEN EXTENDED AND RETRACTED 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) | 1970-12-25 | 1971-06-26 | 1971-12-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-12-25 | 1975-06-26 | 1975-12-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-12-25 | 1979-06-26 | 1979-12-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |