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Flag seal including flattened side-wall and oval cable
Assignee: American Capital Financial Services Inc
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Filing: 1976-02-18
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Granted: 1978-02-21
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Expires: 1996-02-18
Abstract
Abstract A locking mechanism utilizing a cable in which the cable has been flattened so as to give it an oval or flattened shape and wherein an orifice into which the cable is inserted for one way motion is flattened so as to prevent the cable from being twisted or turned thus preventing the cable from being removed from the locking device. In certain embodiments the locking device may, when in the locked position, have a loop of cable extending from it and in another embodiment a cable with a flag attached thereon may be used with the locking device.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert Schindler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 04:53
CPC Classifications
G; G09; G09F; G09F3/00; G09F3/02; G09F3/03; G09F3/0305; G09F3/0347; G09F3/0358; F; F16; F16G; F16G11/00; F16G11/10; F16G11/105; F16G11/108; F16G11/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/39; Y10T24/3969; Y10T24/3976; Y10T24/3987; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
A cable lock and seal device comprising a body member formed with an orifice, a cable which has been flattened into an oval cross-section for a substantial length receivable through said orifice, a one way clamping means in said orifice of said body member for preventing said cable from moving relative to said body member, and a portion of said orifice within said body member adjacent said clamping means flattened so as to mate with said flattened portion of said oval cable to prevent it from being twisted or turned, wherein said clamping means comprises a cam member with an inclined surface and a disc which rides on said inclined surface and engages said flattened portion of said oval cross-sectional cable, and spring means urging said disc up said inclined surface, wherein said body member has a second orifice and said cam member has a second inclined surface, and a second disc which rides on said second inclined surface, and wherein one end of said cable in receivable into said second orifice and is locked to said body member by said second disc.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
183 words
A cable lock and seal device comprising a body member formed with an orifice, a cable which has been flattened into an oval cross-section for a substantial length receivable through said orifice, a one way clamping means in said orifice of said body member for preventing said cable from moving relative to said body member, and a portion of said orifice within said body member adjacent said clamping means flattened so as to mate with said flattened portion of said oval cable to prevent it from being twisted or turned, wherein said clamping means comprises a cam member with an inclined surface and a disc which rides on said inclined surface and engages said flattened portion of said oval cross-sectional cable, and spring means urging said disc up said inclined surface, wherein said body member has a second orifice and said cam member has a second inclined surface, and a second disc which rides on said second inclined surface, and wherein one end of said cable in receivable into said second orifice and is locked to said body member by said second disc.
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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) | 1981-02-20 | 1981-08-22 | 1982-02-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-02-20 | 1985-08-22 | 1986-02-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-02-20 | 1989-08-22 | 1990-02-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |