US3142498A
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Non-separable swivel joint assembly with clamping and auxiliary sealing arrangement
Assignee: Resistoflex Corp
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Filing: 1959-05-15
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Granted: 1964-07-28
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Expires: 1979-05-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Irving D Press
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 00:48
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L17/00; F16L17/06; F16L17/063; F16L17/08; F16L27/00; F16L27/08; F16L27/0804; F16L27/0808; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S285/00; Y10S285/917
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
83 words
A SWIVEL JOINT FOR INTERCONNECTING SECTIONS OF A FLUID CONDUIT COMPRISING COMPLEMENTARY SWIVEL MEMBERS EACH WITH AN AXIAL FLUID PASSAGE THERETHROUGH, MEANS JOINING TOGETHER SAID SWIVEL MEMBERS IN END-TO-END COAXIAL ALIGNMENT FOR SWIVELING, SAID MEANS PERMITTING A LIMITED RANGE OF AXIAL SEPARATION OF SAID SWIVEL MEMBERS, FLUID SEALING MEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID SWIVEL MEMBERS FOR ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A FLUID TIGHT JOINT THEREBETWEEN DURING SWIVELING AND THROUGHOUT SAID RANGE OF SEPARATION, AND MEANS FOR CLAMPING SAID SWIVEL MEMBERS TOGETHER AXIALLY FOR PREVENTING SWIVELING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
83 words
A SWIVEL JOINT FOR INTERCONNECTING SECTIONS OF A FLUID CONDUIT COMPRISING COMPLEMENTARY SWIVEL MEMBERS EACH WITH AN AXIAL FLUID PASSAGE THERETHROUGH, MEANS JOINING TOGETHER SAID SWIVEL MEMBERS IN END-TO-END COAXIAL ALIGNMENT FOR SWIVELING, SAID MEANS PERMITTING A LIMITED RANGE OF AXIAL SEPARATION OF SAID SWIVEL MEMBERS, FLUID SEALING MEANS DISPOSED BETWEEN SAID SWIVEL MEMBERS FOR ESTABLISHING AND MAINTAINING A FLUID TIGHT JOINT THEREBETWEEN DURING SWIVELING AND THROUGHOUT SAID RANGE OF SEPARATION, AND MEANS FOR CLAMPING SAID SWIVEL MEMBERS TOGETHER AXIALLY FOR PREVENTING SWIVELING.
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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) | 1967-07-28 | 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 |