US3106378A
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Quick connect, valved coupling
Assignee: Stile Craft Manufacturers Inc
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Filing: 1960-12-27
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Granted: 1963-10-08
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Expires: 1980-12-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Hellstern Vernon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 16:59
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L37/00; F16L37/22; F16L37/23; F16K; F16K35/00; F16K35/02; F16L37/28; F16L37/38; F16L37/46
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
98 words
IN A COUPLING, A MALE MEMBER INCLUDING A TUBULAR PLUG, A FEMALE MEMBER INCLUDING A TUBULAR BODY PROVIDING A SOCKET ADPATED TO RECEIVE SAID PLUG, LATCH MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BODY SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID PLUG, VALVE MEANS AT LEAST PARTIALLY IN SAID BODY, A SLEEVE SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BODY FOR MOVEMENT TO DIFFERENT POSITIONS RELATIVE TO SAID BODY, MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID SLEEVE WITH SAID VALVE MEANS, AND MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID SLEEVE WITH SAID LATCH MEANS, THE SAME SAID SLEEVE ACTUATING BOTH SAID VALVE MEANS AND SAID LATCH MEANS AUTOMATICALLY AND SELECTIVELY UPON MOVEMENT TO SAID POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
98 words
IN A COUPLING, A MALE MEMBER INCLUDING A TUBULAR PLUG, A FEMALE MEMBER INCLUDING A TUBULAR BODY PROVIDING A SOCKET ADPATED TO RECEIVE SAID PLUG, LATCH MEANS CARRIED BY SAID BODY SELECTIVELY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID PLUG, VALVE MEANS AT LEAST PARTIALLY IN SAID BODY, A SLEEVE SLIDABLY MOUNTED ON SAID BODY FOR MOVEMENT TO DIFFERENT POSITIONS RELATIVE TO SAID BODY, MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID SLEEVE WITH SAID VALVE MEANS, AND MEANS INTERCONNECTING SAID SLEEVE WITH SAID LATCH MEANS, THE SAME SAID SLEEVE ACTUATING BOTH SAID VALVE MEANS AND SAID LATCH MEANS AUTOMATICALLY AND SELECTIVELY UPON MOVEMENT TO SAID POSITIONS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1850879A
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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) | 1966-10-07 | 1967-04-08 | 1967-10-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-07 | 1971-04-08 | 1971-10-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-07 | 1975-04-08 | 1975-10-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |