US3140603A
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Tire gauge
Assignee: Scovill Inc
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Filing: 1961-08-09
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1981-08-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Selden T Williams
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:48
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01L; G01L17/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A TIRE GAUGE COMPRISING AN ELONGATED AIR-TIGHT HOLLOW CASING HAVING A CHUCK AT ONE END ADAPTED TO BE PLACED ON A TIRE VALVE STEM TO ADMIT AIR FROM THE TIRE TO THE CASING, A PRESSURE-RESPONSIVE MEMBER CONSISTING OF A BODY OF FOAM MATERIAL LOCATED WHOLLY WITHIN SAID CASING AND ATTACHED THERETO AT ONE OF ITS ENDS, A SCALE OF RIGID MATERIAL ATTACHED TO THE OTHER END AND EXTENDING ALONGSIDE SAID BODY OF FOAM MATERIAL FOR A PORTION OF ITS LENGTH, AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID CASING BEING TRANSPARENT AND HAVING AN INDEX MARK CO-OPERATING WITH SAID SCALE INDICIA FOR INDICATING THE PRESSURE AS DETERMINED BY THE POSITION OF THE SCALE WITHIN THE CASING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A TIRE GAUGE COMPRISING AN ELONGATED AIR-TIGHT HOLLOW CASING HAVING A CHUCK AT ONE END ADAPTED TO BE PLACED ON A TIRE VALVE STEM TO ADMIT AIR FROM THE TIRE TO THE CASING, A PRESSURE-RESPONSIVE MEMBER CONSISTING OF A BODY OF FOAM MATERIAL LOCATED WHOLLY WITHIN SAID CASING AND ATTACHED THERETO AT ONE OF ITS ENDS, A SCALE OF RIGID MATERIAL ATTACHED TO THE OTHER END AND EXTENDING ALONGSIDE SAID BODY OF FOAM MATERIAL FOR A PORTION OF ITS LENGTH, AT LEAST A PORTION OF SAID CASING BEING TRANSPARENT AND HAVING AN INDEX MARK CO-OPERATING WITH SAID SCALE INDICIA FOR INDICATING THE PRESSURE AS DETERMINED BY THE POSITION OF THE SCALE WITHIN THE CASING.
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) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |