US2985552A
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Thermal insulating unit for faucets
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-08-10
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Granted: 1961-05-23
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Expires: 1979-08-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Watanabe Shoji Lucky
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:00
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L59/00; F16L59/14; F16L59/16; F16L59/161; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S150/00; Y10S150/901; Y10S292/00; Y10S292/02; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/7036; Y10T137/7043; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20732; Y10T74/20876
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A FAUCET INSULATING UNIT, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A FAUCET HOOD PROVIDING A SLIP-ON COVERING, SAID HOOD BEING OPEN AT ONE END AND ADAPTED TO ENCLOSE A FAUCET; SAID COVERING HAVING AN INNER PLASTIC LINING OF LIGHTWEIGHT PLASTIC SHEET MATERIAL, A LAYER OF THERMAL INSULATING MATERIAL AND AN OUTER PLASTIC COVERING OF GREATER WEIGHT THAN SAID INNER LINING; A FLATTENED TUBE OF PLASTIC SHEET MATERIAL HAVING A STRIP OF THERMAL INSULATING MATERIAL ENCLOSED WITHIN SAID TUBE; SAID TUBE SECURED TO THE LOWER MARGIN OF SAID SLIP-ON COVERING ADJACENT THE OPEN END THEREOF AND AT AN ANGLE OF GREATER THAN 90* BETWEEN THE LONGITUDINAL AXES OF SAID COVERING AND SAID TUBE; SAID TUBE DISPOSED TO PROVIDE A SPIRAL, OVERLAPPING THERMAL PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE WATER PIPE SUPPLYING THE FAUCET, BEING PROTECTED, MEANS ADAPTED TO HOLD THE TUBE IN PLACE ON SAID WATER PIPE AND SAID INNER PLASTIC LINING, SAID OUTER PLASTIC COVERING, AND SAID TUBE BEING FLEXIBLE AND DEFORMABLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A FAUCET INSULATING UNIT, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: A FAUCET HOOD PROVIDING A SLIP-ON COVERING, SAID HOOD BEING OPEN AT ONE END AND ADAPTED TO ENCLOSE A FAUCET; SAID COVERING HAVING AN INNER PLASTIC LINING OF LIGHTWEIGHT PLASTIC SHEET MATERIAL, A LAYER OF THERMAL INSULATING MATERIAL AND AN OUTER PLASTIC COVERING OF GREATER WEIGHT THAN SAID INNER LINING; A FLATTENED TUBE OF PLASTIC SHEET MATERIAL HAVING A STRIP OF THERMAL INSULATING MATERIAL ENCLOSED WITHIN SAID TUBE; SAID TUBE SECURED TO THE LOWER MARGIN OF SAID SLIP-ON COVERING ADJACENT THE OPEN END THEREOF AND AT AN ANGLE OF GREATER THAN 90* BETWEEN THE LONGITUDINAL AXES OF SAID COVERING AND SAID TUBE; SAID TUBE DISPOSED TO PROVIDE A SPIRAL, OVERLAPPING THERMAL PROTECTIVE COVER FOR THE WATER PIPE SUPPLYING THE FAUCET, BEING PROTECTED, MEANS ADAPTED TO HOLD THE TUBE IN PLACE ON SAID WATER PIPE AND SAID INNER PLASTIC LINING, SAID OUTER PLASTIC COVERING, AND SAID TUBE BEING FLEXIBLE AND DEFORMABLE.
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) | 1964-05-22 | 1964-11-21 | 1965-05-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-05-22 | 1968-11-21 | 1969-05-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-05-22 | 1972-11-21 | 1973-05-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |