US3142845A
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Close-coupled tank to water closet
Assignee: Mansfield Sanitary Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-21
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1983-06-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Howard A Fulton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:50
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D1/00; E03D1/24; E03D1/26; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S285/00; Y10S285/911
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A CLOSE-COUPLED WATER CLOSET COMBINATION COMPRISING A TOILET BOWL HAVING OUTWARDLY PROJECTING SIDE AND REAR FLANGES, A TANK AND MEANS FOR SECURING SAID TANK IN ASSEMBLED RELATION TO SAID BOWL, SAID MEANS INCLUDING SIDE AND REAR BOLTS EXTENDING THROUGH THE BOTTOM WALL OF THE TANK AND NUTS ON THE BOLTS, THE SIDE BOLTS EXTENDING THROUGH THE SIDE FLANGES AND THE REAR BOLT EXTENDING DOWN PAST THE REAR FLANGE, AND A GENERALLY U-SHAPED ADAPTER ENGAGING THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID FLANGES AND HAVING BOSSES NEAR ITS ENDS AND NEAR ITS MIDDLE THROUGH WHICH SAID BOLTS EXTEND, SAID ADAPTER BEING COMPOSED OF MATERIAL WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY NON-CORROSIVE AND NONCONDUCTIVE ELECTRICALLY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
107 words
A CLOSE-COUPLED WATER CLOSET COMBINATION COMPRISING A TOILET BOWL HAVING OUTWARDLY PROJECTING SIDE AND REAR FLANGES, A TANK AND MEANS FOR SECURING SAID TANK IN ASSEMBLED RELATION TO SAID BOWL, SAID MEANS INCLUDING SIDE AND REAR BOLTS EXTENDING THROUGH THE BOTTOM WALL OF THE TANK AND NUTS ON THE BOLTS, THE SIDE BOLTS EXTENDING THROUGH THE SIDE FLANGES AND THE REAR BOLT EXTENDING DOWN PAST THE REAR FLANGE, AND A GENERALLY U-SHAPED ADAPTER ENGAGING THE UNDERSIDE OF SAID FLANGES AND HAVING BOSSES NEAR ITS ENDS AND NEAR ITS MIDDLE THROUGH WHICH SAID BOLTS EXTEND, SAID ADAPTER BEING COMPOSED OF MATERIAL WHICH IS SUBSTANTIALLY NON-CORROSIVE AND NONCONDUCTIVE ELECTRICALLY.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2700774A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-08-04 | 1968-02-03 | 1968-08-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-04 | 1972-02-03 | 1972-08-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-04 | 1976-02-03 | 1976-08-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |