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Assignee: Republic Industrial Corp
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Filing: 1966-10-07
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Granted: 1968-01-02
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Expires: 1986-10-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Don L Delano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 06:36
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60Q; B60Q3/00; B60Q3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
IN A SOCKET COMPRISING A TUBULAR BODY FOR ACCEPTANCE ADJACENT A COMPLEMENTARY APERTURE HAVING A RADIALLY INWARDLY EXTENDING LIP, A WASHER-LIKE ELEMENT HAVING SPRING FINGERS LANCED THEREFROM AND FORMED OUTWARDLY THEREOF IN POSITION WITH ONE OF SAID FINGERS FORMED TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE HOLDING FORCE WITH A RADIAL EDGE FACE OF THE LIP ON THE APERTURE, AND MEANS FOR SECURING THE WASHER-LIKE ELEMENT TO THE TUBULAR BODY, THE SPACE BETWEEN ALL OF THE FINGERS EXCEPT ONE BEING LESS THAN THE WIDTH OF THE LIP WHICH THEREBY ORIENTS THE SOCKET WITHIN THE APERTURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
IN A SOCKET COMPRISING A TUBULAR BODY FOR ACCEPTANCE ADJACENT A COMPLEMENTARY APERTURE HAVING A RADIALLY INWARDLY EXTENDING LIP, A WASHER-LIKE ELEMENT HAVING SPRING FINGERS LANCED THEREFROM AND FORMED OUTWARDLY THEREOF IN POSITION WITH ONE OF SAID FINGERS FORMED TO PROVIDE A POSITIVE HOLDING FORCE WITH A RADIAL EDGE FACE OF THE LIP ON THE APERTURE, AND MEANS FOR SECURING THE WASHER-LIKE ELEMENT TO THE TUBULAR BODY, THE SPACE BETWEEN ALL OF THE FINGERS EXCEPT ONE BEING LESS THAN THE WIDTH OF THE LIP WHICH THEREBY ORIENTS THE SOCKET WITHIN THE APERTURE.
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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) | 1971-01-01 | 1971-07-03 | 1972-01-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-01-01 | 1975-07-03 | 1976-01-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-01-01 | 1979-07-03 | 1980-01-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |