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Coupling structure for a float-valve assembly
Assignee: WALTON LAB Inc
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Filing: 1962-08-31
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1982-08-31
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John B Feldermann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 13:57
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24F; F24F6/00; F24F6/02; F24F6/04; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S261/00; Y10S261/15; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7287; Y10T137/7358; Y10T137/7439
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
IN AN ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A VALVE, A VALVE ACTUATOR AND A FLOAT MEMBER THE PROVISION OF A CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID VALVE ACTUATOR AND SAID FLOAT MEMBER COMPRISING A FLAT SURFACE OF SAID VALVE ACTUATOR, AN OPENING FORMED IN SAID ACTUATOR, A ROD CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID FLOAT MEMBER, A FLATTENED UPPER SURFACE OF SAID ROD ADJACENT SAID FLAT SURFACE, A NOTCH FORMED IN SAID ACTUATOR, A PROTRUSION OF SAID ROD WITHIN SAID NOTCH, CLAMPING MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING AND MAINTAINING SAID FLAT SURFACE AND SAID FLATTENED UPPER SURFACE IN A POSITION FREE OF RELATIVE MOVEMENT, AND SAID OPENING BEING ELONGATED WHEREBY SAID CLAMPING MEANS CAN MAINTAIN SAID FLAT SURFACE AND SAID FLATTENED SURFACE IN ONE OF A PLURALITY OF POSITIONS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN AN ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A VALVE, A VALVE ACTUATOR AND A FLOAT MEMBER THE PROVISION OF A CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID VALVE ACTUATOR AND SAID FLOAT MEMBER COMPRISING A FLAT SURFACE OF SAID VALVE ACTUATOR, AN OPENING FORMED IN SAID ACTUATOR, A ROD CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID FLOAT MEMBER, A FLATTENED UPPER SURFACE OF SAID ROD ADJACENT SAID FLAT SURFACE, A NOTCH FORMED IN SAID ACTUATOR, A PROTRUSION OF SAID ROD WITHIN SAID NOTCH, CLAMPING MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING AND MAINTAINING SAID FLAT SURFACE AND SAID FLATTENED UPPER SURFACE IN A POSITION FREE OF RELATIVE MOVEMENT, AND SAID OPENING BEING ELONGATED WHEREBY SAID CLAMPING MEANS CAN MAINTAIN SAID FLAT SURFACE AND SAID FLATTENED SURFACE IN ONE OF A PLURALITY OF POSITIONS.
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) | 1967-07-28 | 1968-01-27 | 1968-07-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-28 | 1972-01-27 | 1972-07-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-28 | 1976-01-27 | 1976-07-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |