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Single-use seal lock
Assignee: EDUARDO DE LIMA CASTRO NETO
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Filing: 1968-10-01
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Granted: 1971-07-06
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Expires: 1988-10-01
Abstract
Abstract A seal lock designed for a single use having a socket member and a plug insertable in said socket. The plug is provided with flexible arms which will coact with ledges in the socket portion to prevent removal of the plug when once inserted. The socket is provided with apertures for wires or threads and also the plug is provided with furrows for carrying such wires and threads.
Inventors
- 👤 Eduardo De Lima Castro Neto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 14:56
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/03; G09F3/0305; G09F3/0311; G09F3/0323; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/23; Y10T292/237; Y10T292/48; Y10T292/497; Y10T292/498
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A singLe-use seal lock for use with a sealing wire or thread comprising a socket having a hollow with inclined sides, each of said inclined sides having a ledge portion projecting towards the center, said socket having an opening at its base with inclined walls, a plug member to be inserted into said socket having a base member with inclined walls to fit said opening, a central member extending upwardly from said base, furrows in said central member extending longitudinally from the base, means on the top of the central member and extending from the furrows for retaining the wire or thread, flexible inclined arms at the top of said central member extending towards said base designed to bend when inserted through said opening in said base member and then have their ends snap in back of said ledge portions to prevent withdrawal of said plug member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A singLe-use seal lock for use with a sealing wire or thread comprising a socket having a hollow with inclined sides, each of said inclined sides having a ledge portion projecting towards the center, said socket having an opening at its base with inclined walls, a plug member to be inserted into said socket having a base member with inclined walls to fit said opening, a central member extending upwardly from said base, furrows in said central member extending longitudinally from the base, means on the top of the central member and extending from the furrows for retaining the wire or thread, flexible inclined arms at the top of said central member extending towards said base designed to bend when inserted through said opening in said base member and then have their ends snap in back of said ledge portions to prevent withdrawal of said plug member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A seal lock as set forth in claim 1 wherein the means for retaining the wire or thread in the furrows are teeth.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
29 words
A seal lock as set forth in claim 1 wherein said base is elongated and an extension is provided upon said base larger than said opening in said base.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
A seal lock as set forth in claim 1 wherein said socket is provided with apertures for wires.
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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) | 1974-07-05 | 1975-01-04 | 1975-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-07-05 | 1979-01-04 | 1979-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-07-05 | 1983-01-04 | 1983-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |