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Cable control retraction-lockup device
Assignee: FKI Industries Inc
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Filing: 1970-05-13
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Granted: 1972-04-04
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Expires: 1990-05-13
Abstract
Abstract A retraction-lockup device for a push-pull cable including a housing for supporting one end of the cable, and a spring connected between the cable and the housing for urging the cable into a normally retracted position locked against longitudinal movement.
Inventors
- 👤 William J Gilmore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:10
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16C; F16C1/00; F16C1/10; F16C1/12; F16C1/16; G; G05; G05G; G05G5/00; G05G5/06; G05G2700/00; G05G2700/04; G05G2700/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/57; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20396; Y10T74/20402; Y10T74/2042; Y10T74/20426
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
A push-pull cable control retraction-lockup device comprising: a. a housing supporting one end of said cable for longitudinal movement therein; said cable extending into one end of said housing; b. a control handle connected to the one end of said cable through the other end of said housing; c. a guidance slot in said housing, said slot having a first section extending longitudinally of said cable and a second section extending laterally of said cable; d. a pin member connected to the one end of said cable and extending outwardly of said housing through the slot therein; and e. a combined torsion-compression spring means having one end connected to said pin member and its other end to the housing, said spring means normally urging said pin along the one section of said slot toward the one end of the housing and into lateral section of said slot.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
A push-pull cable control retraction-lockup device comprising: a. a housing supporting one end of said cable for longitudinal movement therein; said cable extending into one end of said housing; b. a control handle connected to the one end of said cable through the other end of said housing; c. a guidance slot in said housing, said slot having a first section extending longitudinally of said cable and a second section extending laterally of said cable; d. a pin member connected to the one end of said cable and extending outwardly of said housing through the slot therein; and e. a combined torsion-compression spring means having one end connected to said pin member and its other end to the housing, said spring means normally urging said pin along the one section of said slot toward the one end of the housing and into lateral section of said slot.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
41 words
A push-pull cable control retraction-lockup device according to claim 1 wherein: a. said cable includes a flexible outer conduit attached to the one end of said housing; and b. an inner movable member connected to said control handle and pin member.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
63 words
A push-pull cable control retraction-lockup device according to claim 2 further including: a. a coupling rod member for connecting the inner movable member of said cable to the control handle and pin member, the inner member of said cable and said handle being connected to opposite ends of said coupling rod member and said pin member being connected to an intermediate portion thereof.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
22 words
A push-pull cable control retraction-lockup device according to claim 3 wherein: a. said spring is coiled in surrounding relationship about said housing.
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) | 1975-04-04 | 1975-10-04 | 1976-04-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-04-04 | 1979-10-04 | 1980-04-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-04-04 | 1983-10-04 | 1984-04-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |