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US3099019A
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Drain plug mechanism
Assignee: American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corp
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Filing: 1962-03-23
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Granted: 1963-07-30
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Expires: 1982-03-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James A Tiller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:04
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/12; E03C1/22; E03C1/23; E03C1/2304
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
90 words
A DRAIN OPERATING STRUCTURE COMPRISING A BATHROOM FIXTURE, A DRAIN OPENING FORMED IN SAID FIXTURE, A DRAIN PLUG ADAPTED TO CLOSE SAID OPENING, AN ANNULAR FLANGE DEPENDING FROM SAID DRAIN PLUG, A FLEXIBLE CABLE OPERATING PLUNGER FOR ENGAGING THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID PLUG WITHIN SAID FLANGE, SAID PLUG HAVING FREE PLAY CLEARANCE BETWEEN SAID DRAIN OPENING AND SAID OPERATING PLUNGER AND MEANS TO SUPPORT THE END OF SAID CABLE UNDERNEATH AND INSIDE OF SAID DRAIN PLUG FLANGE TO PREVENT DRAIN WATER FROM ENTERING INTO THE END OF SAID FLEXIBLE CABLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
90 words
A DRAIN OPERATING STRUCTURE COMPRISING A BATHROOM FIXTURE, A DRAIN OPENING FORMED IN SAID FIXTURE, A DRAIN PLUG ADAPTED TO CLOSE SAID OPENING, AN ANNULAR FLANGE DEPENDING FROM SAID DRAIN PLUG, A FLEXIBLE CABLE OPERATING PLUNGER FOR ENGAGING THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID PLUG WITHIN SAID FLANGE, SAID PLUG HAVING FREE PLAY CLEARANCE BETWEEN SAID DRAIN OPENING AND SAID OPERATING PLUNGER AND MEANS TO SUPPORT THE END OF SAID CABLE UNDERNEATH AND INSIDE OF SAID DRAIN PLUG FLANGE TO PREVENT DRAIN WATER FROM ENTERING INTO THE END OF SAID FLEXIBLE CABLE.
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) | 1966-07-29 | 1967-01-28 | 1967-07-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-07-29 | 1971-01-28 | 1971-07-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-07-29 | 1975-01-28 | 1975-07-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |