US3114385A
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Replacement valve unit
Assignee: KIMBRO Manufacturing CORP
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Filing: 1961-10-02
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Granted: 1963-12-17
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Expires: 1981-10-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M Kimbro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:28
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K1/00; F16K1/32; F16K27/00; F16K27/02; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/598; Y10T137/6011; Y10T137/6014; Y10T137/6021; Y10T137/6089; Y10T137/6092; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18568; Y10T74/18576; Y10T74/18752
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A REPLACEABLE VALVE UNIT FOR A VALVE OF THE TYPE HAVING A VALVE BODY, A VALVE PORT IN SAID BODY, AN OPENING IN SAID BODY FOR RECEIVING A VALVE UNIT AND AN ANNULAR CAP MEMBER SCREW THREADED ON SAID BODY AND EXTENDING OVER SAID OPENING, COMPRISING A ROTATABLE VALVE STEM FOR SUP PORTING A CLOSURE MEMBER IN COOPERATIVE RELATION WITH SAID PORT, A NUT SCREW THREADED ON SAID STEM, AND SPRING ELEMENTS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID NUT, SAID SPRING ELEMENTS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID NUT TO ENGAGE THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID OPENING WHEREBY TO CENTER SAID NUT IN SAID OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A REPLACEABLE VALVE UNIT FOR A VALVE OF THE TYPE HAVING A VALVE BODY, A VALVE PORT IN SAID BODY, AN OPENING IN SAID BODY FOR RECEIVING A VALVE UNIT AND AN ANNULAR CAP MEMBER SCREW THREADED ON SAID BODY AND EXTENDING OVER SAID OPENING, COMPRISING A ROTATABLE VALVE STEM FOR SUP PORTING A CLOSURE MEMBER IN COOPERATIVE RELATION WITH SAID PORT, A NUT SCREW THREADED ON SAID STEM, AND SPRING ELEMENTS ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID NUT, SAID SPRING ELEMENTS EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM SAID NUT TO ENGAGE THE INNER SURFACE OF SAID OPENING WHEREBY TO CENTER SAID NUT IN SAID OPENING.
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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) | 1966-12-16 | 1967-06-17 | 1967-12-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-16 | 1971-06-17 | 1971-12-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-16 | 1975-06-17 | 1975-12-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |