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US3239795A
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Busway locking fixture
Assignee: Swivelier Co Inc
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Filing: 1964-09-08
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Granted: 1966-03-08
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Expires: 1984-09-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Verrone Louis
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:23
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01R; H01R25/00; H01R25/16; H01R25/161; H01R25/162
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
192 words
A DEVICE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED COMPRISING A HOLLOW BASE; A PLUG UNIT INCLUDING A FIRST PORTION DISPOSED WITHIN SAID BASE AND A SECOND PORTION PROJECTING EXTERNALLY OF SAID BASE IN FRONT OF AN EXTERNAL SURFACE THEREOF; SAID PLUG UNIT INCLUDING CONDUCTING MEMBERS EACH HAVING A SECTION POSITIONED ABOVE SAID EXTERNAL SURFACE AND EXTERNALLY OF SAID SECOND PORTION TO ENGAGE A BUSWAY CONDUCTOR; A FIRST AND A SECOND MEMBER MOUNTED TO SAID BASE AND GUIDED FOR MOVEMENT ALONG DIVERGING PATHS TO A LOCKING POSITON AND ALONG CONVERGING PATHS TO A DISMOUNTING POSITION; EACH OF SAID MEMBERS BEING U-SHAPED WITH A PAIR OF SPACED ARMS JOINED AT ONE END BY A WEB; A PROJECTING MEANS CARRIED BY MEANS OF SAID ARMS; SAID PROJECTING MEANS POSITIONED ABOVE SAID EXTERNA SURFACE AND COOPERATING THEREWITH TO DEFINE A PLURALITY OF SLOT MEANS OPERATIVELY POSITIONED TO RECEIVE INWARDLY TURNED LIPS OF A BUSWAY HOUSING WHEN SIAD MEMBERS ARE IN SAID LOCKING POSITION; AN INDIVIDUAL SPRING FOR EACH OF SAID MEMBERS IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID WEBS AND URGING SAID MEMBERS IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIOS TOWARD SAID LOCKING POSITION; SAID WEBS AND SAID SPRINGS BEING DISPOSED EXTERNALLY OF SAID BASE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
192 words
A DEVICE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED COMPRISING A HOLLOW BASE; A PLUG UNIT INCLUDING A FIRST PORTION DISPOSED WITHIN SAID BASE AND A SECOND PORTION PROJECTING EXTERNALLY OF SAID BASE IN FRONT OF AN EXTERNAL SURFACE THEREOF; SAID PLUG UNIT INCLUDING CONDUCTING MEMBERS EACH HAVING A SECTION POSITIONED ABOVE SAID EXTERNAL SURFACE AND EXTERNALLY OF SAID SECOND PORTION TO ENGAGE A BUSWAY CONDUCTOR; A FIRST AND A SECOND MEMBER MOUNTED TO SAID BASE AND GUIDED FOR MOVEMENT ALONG DIVERGING PATHS TO A LOCKING POSITON AND ALONG CONVERGING PATHS TO A DISMOUNTING POSITION; EACH OF SAID MEMBERS BEING U-SHAPED WITH A PAIR OF SPACED ARMS JOINED AT ONE END BY A WEB; A PROJECTING MEANS CARRIED BY MEANS OF SAID ARMS; SAID PROJECTING MEANS POSITIONED ABOVE SAID EXTERNA SURFACE AND COOPERATING THEREWITH TO DEFINE A PLURALITY OF SLOT MEANS OPERATIVELY POSITIONED TO RECEIVE INWARDLY TURNED LIPS OF A BUSWAY HOUSING WHEN SIAD MEMBERS ARE IN SAID LOCKING POSITION; AN INDIVIDUAL SPRING FOR EACH OF SAID MEMBERS IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID WEBS AND URGING SAID MEMBERS IN OPPOSITE DIRECTIOS TOWARD SAID LOCKING POSITION; SAID WEBS AND SAID SPRINGS BEING DISPOSED EXTERNALLY OF SAID BASE.
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) | 1969-03-07 | 1969-09-06 | 1970-03-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-07 | 1973-09-06 | 1974-03-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-07 | 1977-09-06 | 1978-03-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |