US3136148A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-26
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Granted: 1964-06-09
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Expires: 1983-04-26
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H Nehls
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:09
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K15/00; B60K15/03; B60K15/04; B60K15/0406; B60K15/0409; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/554; Y10T70/5562; Y10T70/5575; Y10T70/558; Y10T70/5589
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A LOCKABLE CLOSURE FOR USE WITH A FILLER NECK OR THE LIKE HAVING AN OPENING BOUNDED BY A DOWNWARDLY DIRECTED INTERRUPTED FLANGE OF THE BAYONET-FASTENING TYPE, COMPRISING A BODY INCLUDING A PORTION ADAPTED TO ENTER SUCH AN OPENING AND SNAP LATCH-TYPE LOCK BOLTS PROJECTIBLE LATERALLY FROM A LOWER PORTION OF SUCH PORTION OF THE BODY; A RIB PROJECTING RADIALLY FROM SUCH BODY PORTION AT A POSITION ANGULARLY SPACED FROM THE LATCH BOLTS FOR COACTION WITH THE INTERRUPTED PORTIONS OF SUCH A FILLER NECK FLANGE OR THE LIKE TO HOLD THE CAP AGAINST UNWANTED ROTATION, A PIN SLIDABLE IN AND ADAPTED TO PROJECT UPWARDLY FROM THE RIB, AND SPRING MEANS YIELDABLY URGING THE PIN IN AN UPWARD DIRECTION WHEREBY THE PIN MAY FORM AN UPWARD EXTENSION OF SUCH RIB.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A LOCKABLE CLOSURE FOR USE WITH A FILLER NECK OR THE LIKE HAVING AN OPENING BOUNDED BY A DOWNWARDLY DIRECTED INTERRUPTED FLANGE OF THE BAYONET-FASTENING TYPE, COMPRISING A BODY INCLUDING A PORTION ADAPTED TO ENTER SUCH AN OPENING AND SNAP LATCH-TYPE LOCK BOLTS PROJECTIBLE LATERALLY FROM A LOWER PORTION OF SUCH PORTION OF THE BODY; A RIB PROJECTING RADIALLY FROM SUCH BODY PORTION AT A POSITION ANGULARLY SPACED FROM THE LATCH BOLTS FOR COACTION WITH THE INTERRUPTED PORTIONS OF SUCH A FILLER NECK FLANGE OR THE LIKE TO HOLD THE CAP AGAINST UNWANTED ROTATION, A PIN SLIDABLE IN AND ADAPTED TO PROJECT UPWARDLY FROM THE RIB, AND SPRING MEANS YIELDABLY URGING THE PIN IN AN UPWARD DIRECTION WHEREBY THE PIN MAY FORM AN UPWARD EXTENSION OF SUCH RIB.
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) | 1967-06-09 | 1967-12-09 | 1968-06-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-09 | 1971-12-09 | 1972-06-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-09 | 1975-12-09 | 1976-06-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |