US3376615A
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Magnetic fastener
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-06-01
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Granted: 1968-04-09
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Expires: 1986-06-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas P Heckman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 22:55
CPC Classifications
E; E05; E05B; E05B47/00; E05B47/0038; E05B47/0044; E05B47/004; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S52/00; Y10S52/04; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/32; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/11; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7051; Y10T70/7057
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
A MAGNETICALLY ACTUABLE DEVICE FOR LATCHING A FIRST BODY ON A SECOND BODY MOVABLE RELATIVE THERETO ALONG AN ADJACENT PATH COMPRISING: A FIRST MEMBER HAVING AT LEAST ONE PROTRUSION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM A SURFACE THEREOF, A SECOND MEMBER HAVING AN INDENTATION IN A SURFACE THEREOF ADAPTED TO RECEIVE EACH PROTRUSION OF THE FIRST MEMBER, MEANS FOR MOUNTING THE FIRST MEMBER ON THE FIRST BODY WITH THE PROTRUSION THEREOF CONFRONTING THE PATH, MEANS FOR MOUNTING THE SECOND MEMBER ON THE SECOND BODY WITH THE INDENTATION THEREOF CONFRONTING THE PATH AND ALIGNED WITH THE PROTRUSION IN ONE LOCATION OF THE SECOND BODY IN SAID PATH, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID MEANS FOR MOUNTING A MEMBER ON A BODY INCLUDING A HINGE JOINT ADJACENT TO THE BODY PERMITTING THE MEMBER TO PIVOT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
A MAGNETICALLY ACTUABLE DEVICE FOR LATCHING A FIRST BODY ON A SECOND BODY MOVABLE RELATIVE THERETO ALONG AN ADJACENT PATH COMPRISING: A FIRST MEMBER HAVING AT LEAST ONE PROTRUSION EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM A SURFACE THEREOF, A SECOND MEMBER HAVING AN INDENTATION IN A SURFACE THEREOF ADAPTED TO RECEIVE EACH PROTRUSION OF THE FIRST MEMBER, MEANS FOR MOUNTING THE FIRST MEMBER ON THE FIRST BODY WITH THE PROTRUSION THEREOF CONFRONTING THE PATH, MEANS FOR MOUNTING THE SECOND MEMBER ON THE SECOND BODY WITH THE INDENTATION THEREOF CONFRONTING THE PATH AND ALIGNED WITH THE PROTRUSION IN ONE LOCATION OF THE SECOND BODY IN SAID PATH, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID MEANS FOR MOUNTING A MEMBER ON A BODY INCLUDING A HINGE JOINT ADJACENT TO THE BODY PERMITTING THE MEMBER TO PIVOT
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) | 1971-04-09 | 1971-10-09 | 1972-04-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-04-09 | 1975-10-09 | 1976-04-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-04-09 | 1979-10-09 | 1980-04-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |