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Automatic coupling for rolling stock of miniature railways

US 3,662,489 A

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  • Granted May 16, 1972. A patent granted before 1976 lasted at most 17 years from grant, so its term ended by May 16, 1989.
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FiledFebruary 23, 1971
GrantedMay 16, 1972
Term endedMay 16, 1989
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Classification (CPC)A63H19/18
Length5 pages

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197219741976197819801982198419861988Application filedFeb 23, 1971Patent grantedMay 16, 1972Term endedMay 16, 1989

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