US3242666A
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Safe parachute pack opener with indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-26
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Granted: 1966-03-29
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Expires: 1983-12-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Carl R Peterson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 14:21
CPC Classifications
F; F15; F15B; F15B15/00; F15B15/20; F15B15/26; F15B15/261; B; B64; B64D; B64D17/00; B64D17/40; B64D17/52; B64D17/54; F15B15/19
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
71 words
A SAFE EXPLOSIVELY RELEASABLE LOCKING MECHANISM COMPRISING: A BALL LOCK MECHANISM HAVING AN OPERATING ROD MOVABLE FROM LOCKING TO UNLOCKING POSITION BY MENAS OF AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF, AND A SAFETY PLUG REMOVABLY SECURED IN SAID MECHANISM CLOSELY ADJACENT THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID OPERATING ROD, WHEREBY IN THE EVENT OF PREMATURE UNINTENTIONAL DETONATION OF SAID EXPOSIVE CHARGE, SAID OPERATING ROD IS PREVENTED FROM MOVING TO UNLOCKING POSITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
71 words
A SAFE EXPLOSIVELY RELEASABLE LOCKING MECHANISM COMPRISING: A BALL LOCK MECHANISM HAVING AN OPERATING ROD MOVABLE FROM LOCKING TO UNLOCKING POSITION BY MENAS OF AN EXPLOSIVE CHARGE ADJACENT ONE END THEREOF, AND A SAFETY PLUG REMOVABLY SECURED IN SAID MECHANISM CLOSELY ADJACENT THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID OPERATING ROD, WHEREBY IN THE EVENT OF PREMATURE UNINTENTIONAL DETONATION OF SAID EXPOSIVE CHARGE, SAID OPERATING ROD IS PREVENTED FROM MOVING TO UNLOCKING POSITION.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1969-03-28 | 1969-09-27 | 1970-03-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-28 | 1973-09-27 | 1974-03-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-28 | 1977-09-27 | 1978-03-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |