US3080884A
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Distributor valve
Assignee: Eskimo Pie Corp
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Filing: 1959-09-28
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Granted: 1963-03-12
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Expires: 1979-09-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Christian K Nelson
- 👤 Charles W Melton
- 👤 Thomas L Jernigan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:42
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K11/00; F16K11/02; F16K11/04; F16K11/052; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/598; Y10T137/6028; Y10T137/6089; Y10T137/6106; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/877; Y10T137/87788; Y10T137/87812
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A DISTRIBUTOR VALVE FOR REGULATING FLUID FLOW COMPRISING AN INLET CONDUIT; AT LEAST TWO OUTLET CONDUITS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID INLET CONDUIT AND JOINED TO EACH OTHER AT A JUNCTURE; A BAFFLE HAVING ONE END PIVOTALLY POSITIONED AT THE INNER SURFACE OF THE JUNCTURE OF SAID OUTLET CONDUITS AND EXTENDING ALONG THE INTERIOR OF SAID INLET CONDUIT, POSITIONING MEANS MOVABLE INTEGRALLY WITH SAID BAFFLE, SAID POSITIONING MEANS SLIDABLY ENGAGING THE INNER SURFACES OF BOTH SAID OUTLET CONDUITS ON BOTH SIDES OF SAID JUNCTURE OF SAID OUTLET CONDUITS; AN OPERATING ROD EXTENDING THROUGH THE WALL OF SAID INLET CONDUIT AND INTO THE INTERIOR OF SAID INLET CONDUIT, SAID OPERATING ROD OPERATIVELY ENGAGING SAID BAFFLE AT A POINT WITHIN SAID INLET CONDUIT SPACED A SUBSTANTIAL DISTANCE FROM THE JUNCTURE OF SAID OUTLET CONDUITS, SAID OPERATING ROD MAINTAING SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A DISTRIBUTOR VALVE FOR REGULATING FLUID FLOW COMPRISING AN INLET CONDUIT; AT LEAST TWO OUTLET CONDUITS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID INLET CONDUIT AND JOINED TO EACH OTHER AT A JUNCTURE; A BAFFLE HAVING ONE END PIVOTALLY POSITIONED AT THE INNER SURFACE OF THE JUNCTURE OF SAID OUTLET CONDUITS AND EXTENDING ALONG THE INTERIOR OF SAID INLET CONDUIT, POSITIONING MEANS MOVABLE INTEGRALLY WITH SAID BAFFLE, SAID POSITIONING MEANS SLIDABLY ENGAGING THE INNER SURFACES OF BOTH SAID OUTLET CONDUITS ON BOTH SIDES OF SAID JUNCTURE OF SAID OUTLET CONDUITS; AN OPERATING ROD EXTENDING THROUGH THE WALL OF SAID INLET CONDUIT AND INTO THE INTERIOR OF SAID INLET CONDUIT, SAID OPERATING ROD OPERATIVELY ENGAGING SAID BAFFLE AT A POINT WITHIN SAID INLET CONDUIT SPACED A SUBSTANTIAL DISTANCE FROM THE JUNCTURE OF SAID OUTLET CONDUITS, SAID OPERATING ROD MAINTAING SAID
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) | 1966-03-11 | 1966-09-10 | 1967-03-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-11 | 1970-09-10 | 1971-03-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-11 | 1974-09-10 | 1975-03-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |