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US3086714A
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Guide construction for sprinkler head receptacle
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-10-08
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Granted: 1963-04-23
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Expires: 1982-10-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph C Tropeano
- 👤 Philip L Tropeano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:33
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B3/00; B05B3/02; B05B3/04; B05B3/0455; B05B15/00; B05B15/70; B05B15/72; B05B15/74
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER APPARATUS OF THE CLASS HAVING A VERTICALLY RECIPROCATING SPRINKLER HEAD, AN ELONGATED RECEPTACLE FOR RECEIVING THE SPRINKLER HEAD IN A RECESSED POSITION BELOW GROUND LEVEL, AND PRESSURE RESPONSIVE MEANS FOR RAISING AND LOWERING THE SPRINKLER HEAD, THE COMBINATION OF A V-SHAPED GUIDE PART MOVABLE WITH THE RECIPROCATING SPRINKLER HEAD AND A PAIR OF SEPARATED STATIONARY GUIDE ELEMENTS FIXED IN THE RECEPTACLE AT OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF TO DEFINE A PASSAGEWAY THROUGH WHICH THE MOVABLE GUIDE PART MAY BE GUIDED WHEN THE HEAD IS LOWERED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
IN AN AUTOMATIC SPRINKLER APPARATUS OF THE CLASS HAVING A VERTICALLY RECIPROCATING SPRINKLER HEAD, AN ELONGATED RECEPTACLE FOR RECEIVING THE SPRINKLER HEAD IN A RECESSED POSITION BELOW GROUND LEVEL, AND PRESSURE RESPONSIVE MEANS FOR RAISING AND LOWERING THE SPRINKLER HEAD, THE COMBINATION OF A V-SHAPED GUIDE PART MOVABLE WITH THE RECIPROCATING SPRINKLER HEAD AND A PAIR OF SEPARATED STATIONARY GUIDE ELEMENTS FIXED IN THE RECEPTACLE AT OPPOSITE SIDES THEREOF TO DEFINE A PASSAGEWAY THROUGH WHICH THE MOVABLE GUIDE PART MAY BE GUIDED WHEN THE HEAD IS LOWERED.
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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) | 1966-04-22 | 1966-10-22 | 1967-04-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-22 | 1970-10-22 | 1971-04-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-22 | 1974-10-22 | 1975-04-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |