US3104827A
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Vandal-proof aerator
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Filing: —
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Granted: 1963-09-24
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Expires: 1980-09-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
No inventors recorded.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 15:44
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/08; E03C1/084; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5611; Y10T70/5854; Y10T70/5867
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
AN IMPROVED AERATOR FOR A WATER TAP COMPRISING A COUPLING PORTION HAVING THREADS ADAPTED TO BE ATTACHED TO COMPLEMENTARY THREADS ON THE DOWNSTREAM END OF SAID WATER TAP, FLUID MIXING MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID COUPLING PORTION IN NON-DRIVING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID COUPLING PORTION WHEREBY MOVEMENT OF SAID FLUID MIXING MEANS CANNOT EFFECT CORRESPONDING MOVEMENT OF SAID COUPLING PORTION, SAID FLUID MIXING MEANS COVERING THE COUPLING PORTION TO RENDER IT MANUALLY INACCESSIBLE, MEANS FOR ADMITTING AIR TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID AERATOR ADJACENT SAID FLUID MIXING MEANS, SAID FLUID MIXING MEANS RECEIVING WATER FROM SAID WATER TAP AND MIXING THE WATER WITH SAID AIR, SAID COUPLING MEANS INCLUDING MANUALLY INACCESSIBLE DRIVING SURFACES ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH A REMOVABLY INSERTABLE KEY FOR ATTACHING OR DETACHING SAID COUPLING PORTION FROM SAID WATER TAP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
130 words
AN IMPROVED AERATOR FOR A WATER TAP COMPRISING A COUPLING PORTION HAVING THREADS ADAPTED TO BE ATTACHED TO COMPLEMENTARY THREADS ON THE DOWNSTREAM END OF SAID WATER TAP, FLUID MIXING MEANS SUPPORTED BY SAID COUPLING PORTION IN NON-DRIVING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID COUPLING PORTION WHEREBY MOVEMENT OF SAID FLUID MIXING MEANS CANNOT EFFECT CORRESPONDING MOVEMENT OF SAID COUPLING PORTION, SAID FLUID MIXING MEANS COVERING THE COUPLING PORTION TO RENDER IT MANUALLY INACCESSIBLE, MEANS FOR ADMITTING AIR TO THE INTERIOR OF SAID AERATOR ADJACENT SAID FLUID MIXING MEANS, SAID FLUID MIXING MEANS RECEIVING WATER FROM SAID WATER TAP AND MIXING THE WATER WITH SAID AIR, SAID COUPLING MEANS INCLUDING MANUALLY INACCESSIBLE DRIVING SURFACES ADAPTED TO COOPERATE WITH A REMOVABLY INSERTABLE KEY FOR ATTACHING OR DETACHING SAID COUPLING PORTION FROM SAID WATER TAP.
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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) | 1966-09-23 | 1967-03-25 | 1967-09-24 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-23 | 1971-03-25 | 1971-09-24 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-23 | 1975-03-25 | 1975-09-24 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |