US3095904A
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Valves for the control of fluid flow
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-12-27
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Granted: 1963-07-02
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Expires: 1980-12-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thaning Niels Otto
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 04:55
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K7/00; F16K7/20; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86493; Y10T137/86718
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF FLUID COMPRISING A VALVE BODY, A RESILIENT AND DEFORMABLE PLUG CLOSURE MEMBER IN SAID BODY, SAID PLUG COMPRISING AN OUTER DEFORMABLE SLEEVE, A ROTATABLE SPINDLE POSITIONED ACROSS THE PASSAGEWAY, A PAIR OF STOPS AROUND SAID SPINDLE AND A SECOND RESILIENT SLEEVE ON SAID SPINDLE AND BETWEEN SAID STOPS SCREW THREADS OF OPPOSITE HANDS ON EACH END OF THE SPINDLE AND THE STOPS IN THE FORM OF NUTS ONE ON EACH END OF THE SPINDLE, A PASSAGEWAY THROUGH THE BODY AND AROUND SAID PLUG IN THE UNSTRESSED CONDITION, AND A PAIR OF GUIDES ONE POSITIONED ON EACH SIDE OF SAID PLUG, SAID GUIDES SHAPED TO ENSURE MAXIMUM DISTORTION OF THE PLUG AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE DIRECTION OF FLUID FLOW THROUGH THE VALVE WHEN THE LATTER IS CLOSED, AND VALVE OPERATING HANDWHEEL ASSEMBLIES ASSOCIATED WITH EACH SPINDLE END.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF FLUID COMPRISING A VALVE BODY, A RESILIENT AND DEFORMABLE PLUG CLOSURE MEMBER IN SAID BODY, SAID PLUG COMPRISING AN OUTER DEFORMABLE SLEEVE, A ROTATABLE SPINDLE POSITIONED ACROSS THE PASSAGEWAY, A PAIR OF STOPS AROUND SAID SPINDLE AND A SECOND RESILIENT SLEEVE ON SAID SPINDLE AND BETWEEN SAID STOPS SCREW THREADS OF OPPOSITE HANDS ON EACH END OF THE SPINDLE AND THE STOPS IN THE FORM OF NUTS ONE ON EACH END OF THE SPINDLE, A PASSAGEWAY THROUGH THE BODY AND AROUND SAID PLUG IN THE UNSTRESSED CONDITION, AND A PAIR OF GUIDES ONE POSITIONED ON EACH SIDE OF SAID PLUG, SAID GUIDES SHAPED TO ENSURE MAXIMUM DISTORTION OF THE PLUG AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE DIRECTION OF FLUID FLOW THROUGH THE VALVE WHEN THE LATTER IS CLOSED, AND VALVE OPERATING HANDWHEEL ASSEMBLIES ASSOCIATED WITH EACH SPINDLE END.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
84 words
A VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF FLUID COMPRISING A VALVE BODY, A RESILIENT AND DEFORMABLE PLUG CLOSURE MEMBER IN SAID BODY, AT LEAST ONE HOLLOW POCKET FORMED IN SAID PLUG, A PASSAGEWAY THROUGH THE BODY AND AROUND SAID PLUG IN THE UNSTRESSED CONDITION, AND A PAIR OF GUIDES ONE POSITIONED ON EACH SIDE OF SAID PLUG, SAID GUIDES SHAPED TO ENSURE MAXIMUM DISTORTION OF THE PLUG AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE DIRECTION OF FLUID FLOW THROUGH THE VALVE WHEN THE LATTER IS CLOSED.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
84 words
A VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF FLUID COMPRISING A VALVE BODY, A RESILIENT AND DEFORMABLE PLUG CLOSURE MEMBER IN SAID BODY, AT LEAST ONE HOLLOW POCKET FORMED IN SAID PLUG, A PASSAGEWAY THROUGH THE BODY AND AROUND SAID PLUG IN THE UNSTRESSED CONDITION, AND A PAIR OF GUIDES ONE POSITIONED ON EACH SIDE OF SAID PLUG, SAID GUIDES SHAPED TO ENSURE MAXIMUM DISTORTION OF THE PLUG AT RIGHT ANGLES TO THE DIRECTION OF FLUID FLOW THROUGH THE VALVE WHEN THE LATTER IS CLOSED.
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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) | 1966-07-01 | 1966-12-31 | 1967-07-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-01 | 1970-12-31 | 1971-07-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-01 | 1974-12-31 | 1975-07-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |