US3660798A
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Interlock devices
Assignee: Speed O Print Business Machines Corp
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Filing: 1970-12-11
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Granted: 1972-05-02
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Expires: 1990-12-11
Abstract
Abstract A mechanical interlock device having a member movable between one position effective to prevent the insertion of an electric plug into a socket and another position wherein it is ineffective to prevent such insertion, and wherein the member affords a door latch when it is disposed in the aforementioned other position.
Inventors
- 👤 Casimir C Marzec
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 05:55
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R13/00; H01R13/66; H01R13/70; H01R13/707
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 32
Claim 1
Independent Claim
109 words
In a unit including a housing having a door mounted thereon for movement between open and closed position, and a socket, for receiving an electrical connector plug, mounted on said housing, a mechanical interlock device comprising a. abutment means mounted on said housing for movement between 1. one position wherein it is effective to block insertion of such a plug into said socket, and 2. another position wherein said socket is free to receive such a plug, and b. means on said door in position to block movement of said abutment means from said one position to said other position when said door is disposed in said open position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
109 words
In a unit including a housing having a door mounted thereon for movement between open and closed position, and a socket, for receiving an electrical connector plug, mounted on said housing, a mechanical interlock device comprising a. abutment means mounted on said housing for movement between 1. one position wherein it is effective to block insertion of such a plug into said socket, and 2. another position wherein said socket is free to receive such a plug, and b. means on said door in position to block movement of said abutment means from said one position to said other position when said door is disposed in said open position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
44 words
another position wherein said socket is free to receive such a plug, and b. means on said door in position to block movement of said abutment means from said one position to said other position when said door is disposed in said open position.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
44 words
another position wherein said socket is free to receive such a plug, and b. means on said door in position to block movement of said abutment means from said one position to said other position when said door is disposed in said open position.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
16 words
The combination defined in claim 1, and in which a. said means on said door is
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
41 words
operatively engaged with said abutment means in position to prevent movement of said door from said closed position to said open position when said door is disposed in said closed position and said abutment means is disposed in said other position.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
41 words
operatively engaged with said abutment means in position to prevent movement of said door from said closed position to said open position when said door is disposed in said closed position and said abutment means is disposed in said other position.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
43 words
when said abutment means is disposed in said other position it is ineffective to block the insertion of such a plug into said operative position in said socket, and d. a latch mounted on said door and movable therewith, e. said latch having
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
43 words
when said abutment means is disposed in said other position it is ineffective to block the insertion of such a plug into said operative position in said socket, and d. a latch mounted on said door and movable therewith, e. said latch having
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
35 words
means positioned thereon for operatively engaging said abutment means, when said abutment means is in said one position and said door is in said open position, for holding said abutment means in said one position.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
35 words
means positioned thereon for operatively engaging said abutment means, when said abutment means is in said one position and said door is in said open position, for holding said abutment means in said one position.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
29 words
a solid portion effective to block movement of said abutment means from said one position to said other position when said door is disposed out of said closed position.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
29 words
a solid portion effective to block movement of said abutment means from said one position to said other position when said door is disposed out of said closed position.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
8 words
another leg projecting outwardly away from said socket.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
8 words
another leg projecting outwardly away from said socket.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
46 words
has a plug-receiving face disposed in substantially parallel relation to said door, b. said supporting means comprises a bracket disposed between said socket and said housing, and c. said abutment means is slidably mounted in said bracket for movement into and out of said housing between
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
46 words
has a plug-receiving face disposed in substantially parallel relation to said door, b. said supporting means comprises a bracket disposed between said socket and said housing, and c. said abutment means is slidably mounted in said bracket for movement into and out of said housing between
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
15 words
said other position wherein it is disposed out of said overlying relation to said face.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
15 words
said other position wherein it is disposed out of said overlying relation to said face.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
17 words
another leg projecting outwardly from said one leg into said opening, and e. said other leg is
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
17 words
another leg projecting outwardly from said one leg into said opening, and e. said other leg is
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
23 words
disposed closer to the center of said opening than said peripheral edge portion when said abutment means is disposed in said one position.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
23 words
disposed closer to the center of said opening than said peripheral edge portion when said abutment means is disposed in said one position.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
10 words
The combination defined in claim 2, and a. in which
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
29 words
The combination defined in claim 2, and in which a. said means on said door comprises a bracket mounted on said door and movable therewith, b. said bracket has
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
90 words
In a unit including a housing having a door hingedly mounted thereon for substantially vertical swinging movement between a closed position and an open position, an electrical connector socket, for receiving an electrical connector plug in operative position therein, mounted on said housing, a. abutment means, b. supporting means on said housing and operatively engaged with said abutment means for supporting said abutment means for movement between one position and another position relative to said supporting means, c. said supporting means being mounted on said housing in such position that
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
90 words
In a unit including a housing having a door hingedly mounted thereon for substantially vertical swinging movement between a closed position and an open position, an electrical connector socket, for receiving an electrical connector plug in operative position therein, mounted on said housing, a. abutment means, b. supporting means on said housing and operatively engaged with said abutment means for supporting said abutment means for movement between one position and another position relative to said supporting means, c. said supporting means being mounted on said housing in such position that
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
65 words
The combination defined in claim 5, and in which a. said latch has an opening therethrough, b. said means for holding said door closed comprises the edge portions of said latch defining said opening, c. said latch has a portion extending from said opening, and d. said means for holding said abutment means in said one position comprises said last mentioned portion of said latch.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
45 words
The combination defined in claim 6, and in which a. said latch is a substantially L-shaped member, b. said opening is disposed in one end portion of said member, and c. said portion extending from said opening comPrises the other end portion of said member.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
19 words
The combination defined in claim 5, and in which a. said abutment means comprises a substantially L-shaped member having
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
12 words
The combination defined in claim 5, and in which a. said socket
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
76 words
The combination defined in claim 9, and which includes another housing mounted on said first mentioned housing in outwardly projecting relation thereto, and in which a. said other housing has an outer wall disposed in substantially parallel relation to said face, b. said outer wall has an opening extending therethrough in substantially axial alignment with said face, c. said bracket is mounted in said other housing, d. said abutment means comprises a substantially L-shaped member having
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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) | 1975-05-02 | 1975-11-01 | 1976-05-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-05-02 | 1979-11-01 | 1980-05-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-05-02 | 1983-11-01 | 1984-05-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |