US4025211A
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Draw-tight connector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-04-02
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Granted: 1977-05-24
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Expires: 1996-04-02
Abstract
Abstract A draw-tight connector for connecting members extending at right angles with respect to each other includes a receptacle means provided on one of the members and a projection means having a configuration corresponding to the receptacle means and which is adapted to fit within the receptacle means. Means connect the receptacle means and projection means together thereby drawing them into tight engagement and connecting the members securely together.
Inventors
- 👤 William E. Gump
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 10:20
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D33/00; B62D33/02; B62D33/0222; B60; B60P; B60P7/00; B60P7/02; B60P7/04; F; F16; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/10; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A draw-tight connector means for connecting members together, comprising: projection means including straight leg means, inclined leg means and bight means interconnecting said leg means, free ends of said leg means adapted to be secured to one of the members to be connected together; receptacle means including said means having inclined means and bottom means, said side means and said bottom means adapted to be connected to another of the members to be connected together; said projection means adapted to be positioned in said receptacle means with said straight leg means in engagement against the other member, said inclined leg means in engagement with said inclined means and said bight means directed toward said bottom means; and means for extending between said bottom means and said bight means for drawing said projection means tightly into said receptacle means with said inclined leg means and said inclined means forcing said straight leg means tightly and frictionally against the other member.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A draw-tight connector means for connecting members together, comprising: projection means including straight leg means, inclined leg means and bight means interconnecting said leg means, free ends of said leg means adapted to be secured to one of the members to be connected together; receptacle means including said means having inclined means and bottom means, said side means and said bottom means adapted to be connected to another of the members to be connected together; said projection means adapted to be positioned in said receptacle means with said straight leg means in engagement against the other member, said inclined leg means in engagement with said inclined means and said bight means directed toward said bottom means; and means for extending between said bottom means and said bight means for drawing said projection means tightly into said receptacle means with said inclined leg means and said inclined means forcing said straight leg means tightly and frictionally against the other member.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
16 words
A draw-tight connector means according to claim 1 wherein said side means includes opposed side members.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
38 words
A draw-tight connector means according to claim 1 wherein said drawing means includes threaded nut means secured onto said bight means in alignment with a hole therethrough and bolt means extending through a hole in said bottom means.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
28 words
A draw-tight connector means according to claim 1 wherein the members interconnected by said projection means and said receptacle means secured thereto are disposed substantially at right angles.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1076838A
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GB863855A
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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) | 1980-05-23 | 1980-11-22 | 1981-05-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-05-23 | 1984-11-22 | 1985-05-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-05-23 | 1988-11-22 | 1989-05-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |