US3391881A
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Docking mechanism
Assignee: Menasco Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1964-06-05
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Granted: 1968-07-09
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Expires: 1984-06-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lewis J Maltby
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 10:23
CPC Classifications
B; B64; B64G; B64G1/00; B64G1/22; B64G1/64; B64G1/646; B64G1/6462
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A DOCKING MECHANISM FOR CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING OBJECTS COMPRISING: A PASSIVE STRUCTURE INCLUDING AN ELONGATED MEMBER SUPPORTED AT A DISTANCE FROM ONE OBJECT; AN ACTIVE STRUCTURE CARRIED BY THE OTHER OBJECT; SAID ACTIVE STRUCTURE COMPRISING MEANS OPERATIVE UPON MOVEMENT BY SAID ELONGATED MEMBER FOR ENGAGING SAID ELONGATED MEMBER AND HOLDING SAID OBJECTS TOGETHER; MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID ENGAGING MEANS TO PERMIT SEPARATION OF SAID OBJECTS; AND MEANS FOR PRODUCING A POSITIVE SEPARATION FORCE ON SAID ELONGATED MEMBER AFTER RELEASE OF SAID ENGAGING MEANS; SAID ELONGATED MEMBER COMPRISING A RING SUPPORTED BY SAID ONE OBJECT AND MOVABLE OVER SAID OTHER OBJECT INTO LINE CONTACT THEREWITH BY SAID ENGAGING MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A DOCKING MECHANISM FOR CONNECTING AND DISCONNECTING OBJECTS COMPRISING: A PASSIVE STRUCTURE INCLUDING AN ELONGATED MEMBER SUPPORTED AT A DISTANCE FROM ONE OBJECT; AN ACTIVE STRUCTURE CARRIED BY THE OTHER OBJECT; SAID ACTIVE STRUCTURE COMPRISING MEANS OPERATIVE UPON MOVEMENT BY SAID ELONGATED MEMBER FOR ENGAGING SAID ELONGATED MEMBER AND HOLDING SAID OBJECTS TOGETHER; MEANS FOR RELEASING SAID ENGAGING MEANS TO PERMIT SEPARATION OF SAID OBJECTS; AND MEANS FOR PRODUCING A POSITIVE SEPARATION FORCE ON SAID ELONGATED MEMBER AFTER RELEASE OF SAID ENGAGING MEANS; SAID ELONGATED MEMBER COMPRISING A RING SUPPORTED BY SAID ONE OBJECT AND MOVABLE OVER SAID OTHER OBJECT INTO LINE CONTACT THEREWITH BY SAID ENGAGING MEANS.
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) | 1971-07-09 | 1972-01-08 | 1972-07-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-07-09 | 1976-01-08 | 1976-07-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-07-09 | 1980-01-08 | 1980-07-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |