US3082964A
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Sink connection support for waste disposal apparatus
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1960-10-03
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Granted: 1963-03-26
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Expires: 1980-10-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Johnny W Yartz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:55
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/12; E03C1/26; E03C1/266; E03C1/2665
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
180 words
WASTE DISPOSAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH A SINK HAVING A DRAIN OPENING COMPRISING A HOUSING ENCLOSING A COMMINUTING CHAMBER HAVING AN INLET OPENING FOR WATER AND WASTE MATERIAL AT THE TOP THEREOF, A CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE ADAPTED TO BE DISPOSED IN SAID DRAIN OPENING, MEANS FOR RIGIDLY FASTENING SAID SLEEVE TO SAID SINK SO THAT SAID SLEEVE DEPENDS DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID OPENING, A SERIES OF CONNECTION MEANS BETWEEN SAID HOUSING AND SAID SLEEVE TO CONNECT THE UPPER END OF SAID HOUSING FOR UNIVERSAL MOVEMENT WITH THE LOWER END OF SAID SLEEVE, SAID CONNECTION MEANS BEING SPACED APART CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AROUND THE ADJACENT END PORTIONS OF SAID HOUSING AND SLEEVE, AND EACH CONNECTION MEANS COMPRISING AN ELASTOMERIC MEMBER SUPPORTED BY MEANS ON ONE OF SAID SLEEVE AND HOUSING, A HOOK-SHAPED MEMBER ON THE OTHER OF SAID SLEEVE AND HOUSING WITH THE END OF SAID HOOK IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ELASTOMERIC MEMBER AND FREE OF ANY OTHER SUPPORT MEANS, AND SAID ELASTOMERIC MEMBERS PROVIDING FOR UNIVERSAL MOVEMENT OF SAID HOUSING WITH RESPECT TO THE SLEEVE TO A LIMITED DEGREE, AND MEANS FOR
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
180 words
WASTE DISPOSAL APPARATUS FOR USE IN CONNECTION WITH A SINK HAVING A DRAIN OPENING COMPRISING A HOUSING ENCLOSING A COMMINUTING CHAMBER HAVING AN INLET OPENING FOR WATER AND WASTE MATERIAL AT THE TOP THEREOF, A CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE ADAPTED TO BE DISPOSED IN SAID DRAIN OPENING, MEANS FOR RIGIDLY FASTENING SAID SLEEVE TO SAID SINK SO THAT SAID SLEEVE DEPENDS DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID OPENING, A SERIES OF CONNECTION MEANS BETWEEN SAID HOUSING AND SAID SLEEVE TO CONNECT THE UPPER END OF SAID HOUSING FOR UNIVERSAL MOVEMENT WITH THE LOWER END OF SAID SLEEVE, SAID CONNECTION MEANS BEING SPACED APART CIRCUMFERENTIALLY AROUND THE ADJACENT END PORTIONS OF SAID HOUSING AND SLEEVE, AND EACH CONNECTION MEANS COMPRISING AN ELASTOMERIC MEMBER SUPPORTED BY MEANS ON ONE OF SAID SLEEVE AND HOUSING, A HOOK-SHAPED MEMBER ON THE OTHER OF SAID SLEEVE AND HOUSING WITH THE END OF SAID HOOK IN ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID ELASTOMERIC MEMBER AND FREE OF ANY OTHER SUPPORT MEANS, AND SAID ELASTOMERIC MEMBERS PROVIDING FOR UNIVERSAL MOVEMENT OF SAID HOUSING WITH RESPECT TO THE SLEEVE TO A LIMITED DEGREE, AND MEANS FOR
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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) | 1966-03-25 | 1966-09-24 | 1967-03-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-25 | 1970-09-24 | 1971-03-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-25 | 1974-09-24 | 1975-03-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |