US3100498A
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Valve means for inflatable articles
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-12-09
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Granted: 1963-08-13
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Expires: 1980-12-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr James E Gibson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:21
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K15/00; F16K15/20; F16K15/202; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/3584
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A VALUE MEANS FOR INFLATABLE ARTICLES COMPRISING A VALVE CASING HAVING AN ELASTOMERIC TUBULAR BODY PORTION WITH A HOLLOW GENERALLY FRUSTRO-CONICAL CHAMBER THEREIN CLOSED AT THE SMALLER END, AND AN INTEGRAL BASE PORTION EXTENDING LATERALLY OF SAID BODY PORTION, THE UPPER FACE OF SAID BASE PORTION CONTIGUOUS WITH SAID BODY PORTION BEING TAPERED OUTWARDLY AND AWAY FROM SAID BODY PORTION, SAID BASE PORTION HAVING AN APERTURE CONTIGUOUS WITH THE LARGER END OF SAID CHAMBER, THE LOWER FACE OF SAID BASE PORTION HAVING A RECESS TAPERED INWARDLY TOWARD SAID APERTURE; AND A VALVE MEMBER COMPRISING AN ELASTOMERIC BODY SECTION ADAPTED TO BE SNUGLY RECEIVED INSIDE SAID TUBULAR BODY PORTION OF SAID CASING, AND A VALVE BASE SECTION EXTENDING LATERALLY OF SAID VALVE BODY SECTION, THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID VALVE BASE SECTION CONTIGUOUS WITH SAID VALVE BODY SECTION BEING TAPERED OUTWARDLY WITH SAID VALVE BODY SECTION BEING TAPERED OUTFACE OF SAID VALVE BASE SECTION MATING WITH SAID RECESS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A VALUE MEANS FOR INFLATABLE ARTICLES COMPRISING A VALVE CASING HAVING AN ELASTOMERIC TUBULAR BODY PORTION WITH A HOLLOW GENERALLY FRUSTRO-CONICAL CHAMBER THEREIN CLOSED AT THE SMALLER END, AND AN INTEGRAL BASE PORTION EXTENDING LATERALLY OF SAID BODY PORTION, THE UPPER FACE OF SAID BASE PORTION CONTIGUOUS WITH SAID BODY PORTION BEING TAPERED OUTWARDLY AND AWAY FROM SAID BODY PORTION, SAID BASE PORTION HAVING AN APERTURE CONTIGUOUS WITH THE LARGER END OF SAID CHAMBER, THE LOWER FACE OF SAID BASE PORTION HAVING A RECESS TAPERED INWARDLY TOWARD SAID APERTURE; AND A VALVE MEMBER COMPRISING AN ELASTOMERIC BODY SECTION ADAPTED TO BE SNUGLY RECEIVED INSIDE SAID TUBULAR BODY PORTION OF SAID CASING, AND A VALVE BASE SECTION EXTENDING LATERALLY OF SAID VALVE BODY SECTION, THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID VALVE BASE SECTION CONTIGUOUS WITH SAID VALVE BODY SECTION BEING TAPERED OUTWARDLY WITH SAID VALVE BODY SECTION BEING TAPERED OUTFACE OF SAID VALVE BASE SECTION MATING WITH SAID RECESS
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) | 1966-08-12 | 1967-02-11 | 1967-08-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-12 | 1971-02-11 | 1971-08-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-12 | 1975-02-11 | 1975-08-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |