US4261446A
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Removable closure subassembly for a sealed strut
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-07-20
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Granted: 1981-04-14
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Expires: 1999-07-20
Abstract
Abstract A removable lockable slip-type closure subassembly allowing the fitting of accessory shock inserts or cartridges to the commercially-available, sealed, normally non-rebuildable, struts.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph E. Bolger
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 10:29
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16F; F16F9/00; F16F9/32; F16F9/3271; B; B60; B60G; B60G13/00; B60G13/001; B60G15/00; B60G15/02; B60G15/06; B60G15/062; B60G15/063; F16F9/54; B60G2204/00; B60G2204/10; B60G2204/12; B60G2204/124; B60G2204/1242; B60G2204/40; B60G2204/43; B60G2204/4304; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T29/00; Y10T29/49; Y10T29/49716; Y10T29/49718; Y10T29/49721; Y10T29/4973
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
64 words
In the category of a replaceable shock insert in a sealed strut construction which will have been severed at its top, a combination of mechanical parts and sequence of functions comprising: a slip-type collar closure slidably receivable over the so-severed strut, a nut closure threadedly engageable with the collar closure, and tightening means for drawing the collar closure into tight embracement with the strut.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
64 words
In the category of a replaceable shock insert in a sealed strut construction which will have been severed at its top, a combination of mechanical parts and sequence of functions comprising: a slip-type collar closure slidably receivable over the so-severed strut, a nut closure threadedly engageable with the collar closure, and tightening means for drawing the collar closure into tight embracement with the strut.
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) | 1984-04-13 | 1984-10-13 | 1985-04-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-04-13 | 1988-10-13 | 1989-04-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-04-13 | 1992-10-13 | 1993-04-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |