US3097671A
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Fluid delivery device
Assignee: ExxonMobil Technology and Engineering Co
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Filing: 1960-08-05
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Granted: 1963-07-16
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Expires: 1980-08-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Nathaniel W R Bonetti
- 👤 Jr Ralph James
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:50
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67C; B67C3/00; B67C3/02; B67C3/22; B67C3/26; B67C3/2608
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
202 words
A FLUID DELIVERY DEVICE FOR SUPPLYING FLUID TO A CONTAINER COMPRISING: A STATIONARY BARREL; INNER AND OUTER TELESCOPING MEMBERS SLIDABLY MOUNTED IN SAID BARREL AND ADAPTED TO FALL AS A SINGLE UNIT IN RESPONSE TO GRAVITY TO EXTEND BELOW THE BARREL, THE INNER MEMBER EXTENDING UPWARDLY WITHIN THE BARREL A GREATER DISTANCE THAN THE OUTER MEMBER AND HAVING A FLUID OUTLET AT ITS LOWER EXTREMITY AND A PLURALITY OF FLUID OUTLETS EXTENDING UPWARDLY FOR A PARTICULAR DESIRED DISTANCE; A SPRING RETAINING MEMBER MOUNTED ON THE INNER MEMBER AND ABOVE THE OUTER MEMBER; A SPRING IN CONTACT WITH THE RETAINING MEMBER AND THE OUTER MEMBER WHEREBY THE FLOW OF FLUID THROUGH THE INNER MEMBER CAUSES THE INNER MEMBER TO EXTEND BEYOND THE OUTER MEMBER; ENGAGING MEANS ON THE BARREL AND THE OUTER TELESCOPING MEMBER ADAPTED TO INTERENGAGE TO LIMIT THE DOWNWARD MOVEMENT OF THE FALL BY GRAVITY OF THE UNIT; AND A TUBULAR MEMBER MOUNTED WITHIN THE INNER MEMBER AND IN FLUID CONTACT WITH THE FLUID OUTLET AT THE LOWER EXTREMITY OF THE INNER MEMBER WHEREBY SUCTION APPLIED WITHIN THE INNER MEMBER RETRACTS THE TELESCOPING MEMBERS AND DRAWS INTO THE INNER MEMBER ANY FLUID DROPLETS STICKING ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE INNER 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) | 1966-07-15 | 1967-01-14 | 1967-07-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-15 | 1971-01-14 | 1971-07-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-15 | 1975-01-14 | 1975-07-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |