US3118463A
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Testing manifolds
Assignee: Madco Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1961-11-29
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Granted: 1964-01-21
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Expires: 1981-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rollin H Lacart
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 17:50
CPC Classifications
F; F25; F25B; F25B45/00; F25B2345/00; F25B2345/006; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/87249; Y10T137/877; Y10T137/87901
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
A TESTING MANIFOLD FOR REFRIGERATING UNITS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION AN ELONGATED BODY HAVING A FLUID PASSAGE EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF, A SPACED PAIR OF CONNECTIONS PROJECTING FROM SAID BODY AND COMMUNICATING WITH SAID PASSAGE, HOSE LINES EXTENDING FROM SAID PAIR OF CONNECTIONS, A THIRD CONNECTION PROJECTING FROM SAID BODY INTERMEDIATE OF SAID PAIR OF CONNECTIONS AND ALSO COMMUNICATING WITH SAID PASSAGE, SAID HOSE LINES HAVING THREADED SWIVELED COUPLINGS AT THEIR FREE ENDS, AND A SUPPORTING MEMBER ON SAID BODY PROVIDED WITH SEALING FITTINGS FOR SAID SWIVEL COUPLINGS FOR CLOSING THE ENDS OF SAID LINES WHEN LINES ARE NOT IN USE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
A TESTING MANIFOLD FOR REFRIGERATING UNITS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION AN ELONGATED BODY HAVING A FLUID PASSAGE EXTENDING LONGITUDINALLY THEREOF, A SPACED PAIR OF CONNECTIONS PROJECTING FROM SAID BODY AND COMMUNICATING WITH SAID PASSAGE, HOSE LINES EXTENDING FROM SAID PAIR OF CONNECTIONS, A THIRD CONNECTION PROJECTING FROM SAID BODY INTERMEDIATE OF SAID PAIR OF CONNECTIONS AND ALSO COMMUNICATING WITH SAID PASSAGE, SAID HOSE LINES HAVING THREADED SWIVELED COUPLINGS AT THEIR FREE ENDS, AND A SUPPORTING MEMBER ON SAID BODY PROVIDED WITH SEALING FITTINGS FOR SAID SWIVEL COUPLINGS FOR CLOSING THE ENDS OF SAID LINES WHEN LINES ARE NOT IN USE.
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) | 1967-01-20 | 1967-07-22 | 1968-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-20 | 1971-07-22 | 1972-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-20 | 1975-07-22 | 1976-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |