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Means for fixing a servo motor for controlling sluice valves
Assignee: Auxiliaire D'industrie (sadi) Sprl Ste
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Filing: 1959-06-16
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1979-06-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Fays Emile De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 03:35
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K31/00; F16K31/02; F16K31/04; F16K31/05; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/5109
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A CONTROL MOTOR TO A VALVE HAVING AT LEAST ONE FIXED CASING ELEMENT, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A SUPPORTING ROD; A MOTOR-MOUNTING MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID ROD; AND MEANS FOR POSITIONING SAID ROD IN SPACED GENERALLY PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP TO SAID VALVE COMPRISING A PAIR OF RIGID ARMS, EACH ROTATABLY CONNECTED TO SAID ROD AT SPACED POINTS ALONG ITS LENGTH AND PROJECTING GENERALLY RADIALLY THEREOF, FLEXIBLE BAND COUPLING MEANS ADAPTED TO ENCIRCLE SAID CASING ELEMENT, SAID COUPLING MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR ADJUSTING LENGTH OF AND TENSION IN SAID BAND, AND MEANS ON THE OTHER END OF EACH OF SAID RODS FOR ENGAGEMENT BY SAID BAND, WHEREBY THE LENGTH OF SAID BAND AND THE RADIAL DISPOSITION OF SAID RIGID ARMS MAY BE MODIFIED TO ACCOMMODATE CASING ELEMENTS OF VARYING SIZES.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
131 words
A DEVICE FOR ATTACHING A CONTROL MOTOR TO A VALVE HAVING AT LEAST ONE FIXED CASING ELEMENT, SAID DEVICE COMPRISING A SUPPORTING ROD; A MOTOR-MOUNTING MEMBER MOUNTED ON SAID ROD; AND MEANS FOR POSITIONING SAID ROD IN SPACED GENERALLY PARALLEL RELATIONSHIP TO SAID VALVE COMPRISING A PAIR OF RIGID ARMS, EACH ROTATABLY CONNECTED TO SAID ROD AT SPACED POINTS ALONG ITS LENGTH AND PROJECTING GENERALLY RADIALLY THEREOF, FLEXIBLE BAND COUPLING MEANS ADAPTED TO ENCIRCLE SAID CASING ELEMENT, SAID COUPLING MEANS INCLUDING MEANS FOR ADJUSTING LENGTH OF AND TENSION IN SAID BAND, AND MEANS ON THE OTHER END OF EACH OF SAID RODS FOR ENGAGEMENT BY SAID BAND, WHEREBY THE LENGTH OF SAID BAND AND THE RADIAL DISPOSITION OF SAID RIGID ARMS MAY BE MODIFIED TO ACCOMMODATE CASING ELEMENTS OF VARYING SIZES.
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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) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |