US3085780A
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Pressure operated diaphragm valve
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1959-07-20
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Granted: 1963-04-16
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Expires: 1979-07-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wayne O Yale
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 10:28
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K31/00; F16K31/12; F16K31/126; F16K31/1262; A; A01; A01G; A01G25/00; A01G25/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A PRESSURE OPERATED VALVE COMPRISING: A VALVE BODY HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPENINGS THEREIN, A BONNET MEMBER SEATED IN ONE OF THE SAID VALVE BODY OPENINGS, AN ACTUATOR COMPRISING AN UPPER AND LOWER BODY PORTION, A FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM DIVIDING THE ACTUATOR BODY INTO AN UPPER AND A LOWER CHAMBER, A VALVE STEM EXTENDING THROUGH SAID BONNET WITH THE UPPER END TERMINATING WITHIN THE LOWER CHAMBER OF SAID ACTUATOR ADJACENT THE FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM, AN OPENING IN THE UPPER BODY PORTION OF THE ACTUATOR TO ADMIT A FLUID UNDER PRESSURE, SAID BONNET MEMBER INCLUDING A RIGID MEMBER IN THE SHAPE OF A TRUNCATED CONE, MEANS OPERABLY CONNECTING THE RIGID MEMBER TO THE LOWER BODY PORTION OF THE ACTUATOR, AND A RESILIENT SEAL HAVING INCLINED INNER SURFACES MATED IN COMPLEMENTARY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TRUNCATED SURFACE OF SAID RIGID MEMBER POSITIONED BETWEEN THE VALVE BODY AND THE SAID RIGID MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A PRESSURE OPERATED VALVE COMPRISING: A VALVE BODY HAVING A PLURALITY OF OPENINGS THEREIN, A BONNET MEMBER SEATED IN ONE OF THE SAID VALVE BODY OPENINGS, AN ACTUATOR COMPRISING AN UPPER AND LOWER BODY PORTION, A FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM DIVIDING THE ACTUATOR BODY INTO AN UPPER AND A LOWER CHAMBER, A VALVE STEM EXTENDING THROUGH SAID BONNET WITH THE UPPER END TERMINATING WITHIN THE LOWER CHAMBER OF SAID ACTUATOR ADJACENT THE FLEXIBLE DIAPHRAGM, AN OPENING IN THE UPPER BODY PORTION OF THE ACTUATOR TO ADMIT A FLUID UNDER PRESSURE, SAID BONNET MEMBER INCLUDING A RIGID MEMBER IN THE SHAPE OF A TRUNCATED CONE, MEANS OPERABLY CONNECTING THE RIGID MEMBER TO THE LOWER BODY PORTION OF THE ACTUATOR, AND A RESILIENT SEAL HAVING INCLINED INNER SURFACES MATED IN COMPLEMENTARY RELATIONSHIP WITH THE TRUNCATED SURFACE OF SAID RIGID MEMBER POSITIONED BETWEEN THE VALVE BODY AND THE SAID RIGID MEMBER.
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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) | 1966-04-15 | 1966-10-15 | 1967-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-15 | 1970-10-15 | 1971-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-15 | 1974-10-15 | 1975-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |