US3132775A
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Automatic meter valve
Assignee: Pyles Industries Inc
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Filing: 1962-12-03
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Granted: 1964-05-12
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Expires: 1982-12-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E Trumbull
- 👤 Ronald E Standlick
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:42
CPC Classifications
B; B29; B29C; B29C31/00; B29C31/04; B29C31/06; B29C31/061; B29C31/063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
164 words
IN A METERING AND DISPENSING DEVICE TO WHICH MATERIAL IS SUPPLIED UNDER PRESSURE, A METERING CHAMBER HAVING A MATERIAL INLET COUPLED TO A SOURCE OF SAID MATERIAL; A DISCHARGE CHAMBER HAVING AN OUTLET THROUGH WHICH MATERIAL IS DISPENSED; A PORT ESTABLISHING MATERIAL CONDUCTING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID CHAMBERS; MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF MATERIAL THROUGH SAID PORT, SAID MEANS INCLUDING A SHIFTABLE VALVE ROD NORMALLY BLOCKING SAID PORT AND HAVING A RELIEVED PORTION SHIFTABLE INTO JUXTAPOSITION WITH THE PORT PERMITTING MATERIAL FLOW THERETHROUGH, SAID MEANS FURTHER INCLUDING A METERING PLUNGER AND VALVE MEANS OPERABLE WITHIN THE CHAMBER TO FILL THE CHAMBER WHEN SAID ROD IS BLOCKING TO PORT AND EXPEL MATERIAL FROM THE CHAMBER THROUGH THE PORT WHEN THE ROD IS SHIFTED TO ITS POSITION OPENING THE PORT, SAID VALVE ROD EXTENDING COMPLETELY THROUGH SAID DISCHARGE CHAMBER AND PROJECTING OUTWARDLY THEREBEYOND IN ALL POSITION OF ROD MOVEMENT TO MAINTAIN THE VOLUMETRIC DISPLACEMENT OF THE ROD WITHIN THE DISCHARGE CHAMBER SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT AT ALL TIMES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
164 words
IN A METERING AND DISPENSING DEVICE TO WHICH MATERIAL IS SUPPLIED UNDER PRESSURE, A METERING CHAMBER HAVING A MATERIAL INLET COUPLED TO A SOURCE OF SAID MATERIAL; A DISCHARGE CHAMBER HAVING AN OUTLET THROUGH WHICH MATERIAL IS DISPENSED; A PORT ESTABLISHING MATERIAL CONDUCTING COMMUNICATION BETWEEN SAID CHAMBERS; MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF MATERIAL THROUGH SAID PORT, SAID MEANS INCLUDING A SHIFTABLE VALVE ROD NORMALLY BLOCKING SAID PORT AND HAVING A RELIEVED PORTION SHIFTABLE INTO JUXTAPOSITION WITH THE PORT PERMITTING MATERIAL FLOW THERETHROUGH, SAID MEANS FURTHER INCLUDING A METERING PLUNGER AND VALVE MEANS OPERABLE WITHIN THE CHAMBER TO FILL THE CHAMBER WHEN SAID ROD IS BLOCKING TO PORT AND EXPEL MATERIAL FROM THE CHAMBER THROUGH THE PORT WHEN THE ROD IS SHIFTED TO ITS POSITION OPENING THE PORT, SAID VALVE ROD EXTENDING COMPLETELY THROUGH SAID DISCHARGE CHAMBER AND PROJECTING OUTWARDLY THEREBEYOND IN ALL POSITION OF ROD MOVEMENT TO MAINTAIN THE VOLUMETRIC DISPLACEMENT OF THE ROD WITHIN THE DISCHARGE CHAMBER SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT AT ALL TIMES.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1967-05-12 | 1967-11-11 | 1968-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-12 | 1971-11-11 | 1972-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-12 | 1975-11-11 | 1976-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |