US3582032A
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Breakaway suspension device
Assignee: Allied Industries Inc
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Filing: 1968-10-09
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Granted: 1971-06-01
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Expires: 1988-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A breakaway suspension device for the joinder and controlled separation of two objects having a receiver member attached to one of the objects and provided with one or more through bores, a connector member having a bail portion adapted to engage the other of said objects and having a shank portion extending into the through bore in the base member, and a release member interposed between the shank portion of the connector member and the bores in the receiver member and having predetermined severability.
Inventors
- 👤 Eugene W Placek
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 15:13
CPC Classifications
F; F42; F42B; F42B25/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
A breakaway suspension device for joinder and controlled separation of two objects comprising, receiver means attached to one of the objects and hAving two bores, two counterbores forming shoulders in each of said bores, said receiver means being generally of cylindrical configuration and having a threaded side portion, connector means attached to the other of the objects, shank means on said connector means engaging said bore means, said connector means having a curvilinear portion spacing at least two shanks insertable in said two bores, and a split retaining ring interposed between said receiver means and said connector means, said retaining ring being of a brittle material for predictable failure in shear.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
111 words
A breakaway suspension device for joinder and controlled separation of two objects comprising, receiver means attached to one of the objects and hAving two bores, two counterbores forming shoulders in each of said bores, said receiver means being generally of cylindrical configuration and having a threaded side portion, connector means attached to the other of the objects, shank means on said connector means engaging said bore means, said connector means having a curvilinear portion spacing at least two shanks insertable in said two bores, and a split retaining ring interposed between said receiver means and said connector means, said retaining ring being of a brittle material for predictable failure in shear.
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) | 1974-05-31 | 1974-11-30 | 1975-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-05-31 | 1978-11-30 | 1979-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-05-31 | 1982-11-30 | 1983-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |