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US3616595A
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Automatic flank strap release
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-10-15
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Granted: 1971-11-02
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Expires: 1989-10-15
Abstract
Abstract FLANK STRAP RELEASE MECHANISM FOR AUTOMATICALLY RELEASING A FLANK STRAP APPLIED AROUND THE FLANKS OF A HORSE OR OTHER ANIMAL, DURING A RODEO OR OTHER PERFORMANCE, TO PRODUCE PRESSURE AND INDUCE BUCKING OF SUCH ANIMAL, SUCH RELEASE AND THE RELIEVING OF PRESSURE RESULTING IN THE ANIMAL BECOMING CALMER AND CONSEQUENTLY CAPTURABLE. THE RELEASE MECHANISM IS A SPRING-ACTUATED CLOCK-TYPE TIMER, THE MAINSPRING OF WHICH IS ADAPTED TO BE WOULD MANUALLY AND HELD AGAINST UNWINDING UP A RELEASE PIN WITH A CORD ATTACHED AND ADAPTED TO BE WITHDRAWN BY A RIDER OF THE ANIMAL OR OTHER PERSON SO THAT THE FLANK STRAP WILL BE RELEASED AFTER THE EXPIRATION OF THE TIME SET.
Inventors
- 👤 Blue H Townsend
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-01 01:27
CPC Classifications
B; B68; B68C; B68C1/00
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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) | 1974-11-01 | 1975-05-03 | 1975-11-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-01 | 1979-05-03 | 1979-11-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-01 | 1983-05-03 | 1983-11-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |