US3098254A
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Luminated dip stick wiper
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-11-01
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Granted: 1963-07-23
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Expires: 1982-11-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert H Rose
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:19
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01M; F01M11/00; F01M11/10; F01M11/12; G; G01; G01F; G01F23/00; G01F23/04; G01F23/045
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN UPSTANDING TUBE OF THE TYPE COMMUNICATED AT ITS LOWER END WITH AN OIL RESERVOIR AND ADAPTED TO HAVE A DIP STICK REMOVABLY POSITIONED THEREIN AND SUPPORTED THEREBY, A DIP STICK WIPER COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL MEMBER HAVING ONE END PORTION ADAPTED TO BE SNUGLY TELESCOPED OVER THE UPPER END OF SAID TUBE AND INCLUDING MEANS DEFINING AN INWARDLY PROJECTING ANNULAR ABUTMENT SHOULDER OF A WIDTH AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE THICKNESS OF THE WALLS OF SAID TUBE FOR ABUTTING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE UPPER TERMINAL END OF SAID TUBE LIMITING THE PENETRATION OF THE LATTER IN THE LOWER END PORTION OF SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER, THE UPPER END PORTION OF SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBR INCLUDING A THIN WALLED OVER-BORED PORTION HAVING ITS LOWER END SPACED ABOVE SAID ABUTMENT SHOULDER AND ITS UPPER END SPACED BELOW THE UPPER TERMINAL END OF SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER, A FLEXIBLE SLEEVE OF FIBROUS MATERIAL SEATED IN SAID BORED PORTION, AND SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER BEING CONSTRUCTED OF FLEXIBLE BUT SEMI-RIGID MATERIAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
IN COMBINATION WITH AN UPSTANDING TUBE OF THE TYPE COMMUNICATED AT ITS LOWER END WITH AN OIL RESERVOIR AND ADAPTED TO HAVE A DIP STICK REMOVABLY POSITIONED THEREIN AND SUPPORTED THEREBY, A DIP STICK WIPER COMPRISING A CYLINDRICAL MEMBER HAVING ONE END PORTION ADAPTED TO BE SNUGLY TELESCOPED OVER THE UPPER END OF SAID TUBE AND INCLUDING MEANS DEFINING AN INWARDLY PROJECTING ANNULAR ABUTMENT SHOULDER OF A WIDTH AT LEAST EQUAL TO THE THICKNESS OF THE WALLS OF SAID TUBE FOR ABUTTING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE UPPER TERMINAL END OF SAID TUBE LIMITING THE PENETRATION OF THE LATTER IN THE LOWER END PORTION OF SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER, THE UPPER END PORTION OF SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBR INCLUDING A THIN WALLED OVER-BORED PORTION HAVING ITS LOWER END SPACED ABOVE SAID ABUTMENT SHOULDER AND ITS UPPER END SPACED BELOW THE UPPER TERMINAL END OF SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER, A FLEXIBLE SLEEVE OF FIBROUS MATERIAL SEATED IN SAID BORED PORTION, AND SAID CYLINDRICAL MEMBER BEING CONSTRUCTED OF FLEXIBLE BUT SEMI-RIGID MATERIAL.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-07-22 | 1967-01-21 | 1967-07-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-22 | 1971-01-21 | 1971-07-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-22 | 1975-01-21 | 1975-07-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |