US3139299A
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Refuse collector
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-06-25
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Granted: 1964-06-30
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Expires: 1982-06-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John B Bowen
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:16
CPC Classifications
E; E01; E01H; E01H1/00; E01H1/12; E01H1/1206; E01H2001/122; E01H2001/1293
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A REFUSE COLLECTOR, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) AN ELONGATED AND VERTICALLY EXTENDING TUBE ELEMENT, SAID TUBE HAVING AN OUTLET AT THE BOTTOM THEREOF; (B) AN ELONGATED ELEMENT IN LONGITUDINAL SLIDING RELATIONSHIP AND SUPPORTED BY THE TUBE ELEMENT, ONE OF SAID ELEMENTS BEING RIGID AND HAVING A HANDLE SECTION FOR MANIPULATING THE COLLECTOR; (C) A BOWL CARRIED BY AND AT THE LOWER END OF ONE OF SAID ELEMENTS; (D) A SCOOP FOR THE BOWL; (E) MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE SCOOP TO BOTH OF SAID ELEMENTS; (F) MEANS COUPLING THE UPPER END OF THE TUBE WITH A SOURCE OF FLUID; (G) AND A MANUALLY ACTUATED VALVE CARRIED BY THE TUBE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF FLUID THROUGH THE TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A REFUSE COLLECTOR, COMPRISING IN COMBINATION: (A) AN ELONGATED AND VERTICALLY EXTENDING TUBE ELEMENT, SAID TUBE HAVING AN OUTLET AT THE BOTTOM THEREOF; (B) AN ELONGATED ELEMENT IN LONGITUDINAL SLIDING RELATIONSHIP AND SUPPORTED BY THE TUBE ELEMENT, ONE OF SAID ELEMENTS BEING RIGID AND HAVING A HANDLE SECTION FOR MANIPULATING THE COLLECTOR; (C) A BOWL CARRIED BY AND AT THE LOWER END OF ONE OF SAID ELEMENTS; (D) A SCOOP FOR THE BOWL; (E) MEANS FOR PIVOTALLY CONNECTING THE SCOOP TO BOTH OF SAID ELEMENTS; (F) MEANS COUPLING THE UPPER END OF THE TUBE WITH A SOURCE OF FLUID; (G) AND A MANUALLY ACTUATED VALVE CARRIED BY THE TUBE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF FLUID THROUGH THE TUBE.
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) | 1967-06-30 | 1967-12-30 | 1968-06-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-30 | 1971-12-30 | 1972-06-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-30 | 1975-12-30 | 1976-06-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |