US3143373A
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Drain tube assembly
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1961-12-22
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Granted: 1964-08-04
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Expires: 1981-12-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maurice E Fordyce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 16:35
CPC Classifications
B; B62; B62D; B62D25/00; B62D25/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
IN A COMBINATION, A FIRST MEMBER AND A SECOND MEMBER IN A SPACED RELATIONSHIP, EACH OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING A DRAIN OPENING THEREIN, AND A DRAIN TUBE EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS AND CONNECTING SAID OPENINGS, SAID DRAIN TUBE COMPRISING A BODY PORTION HAVING A FIRST FLANGE AT ONE END AND A SECOND FLANGE AT ITS OTHER END, SAID FIRST AND SECOND FLANGES BEING LARGER THAN THE OPENINGS IN SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS RESPECTIVELY, SAID FIRST FLANGE ATTACHED TO THE SURFACE OF SAID FIRST MEMBER AT THE OPENING OF THE LATTER, SAID SECOND FLANGE BEING RESILIENT FOR INSERTION THROUGH THE OPENING OF SAID SECOND MEMBER FROM ONE SIDE THEREOF, SAID SECOND FLANGE BEING ENGAGED
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
IN A COMBINATION, A FIRST MEMBER AND A SECOND MEMBER IN A SPACED RELATIONSHIP, EACH OF SAID MEMBERS HAVING A DRAIN OPENING THEREIN, AND A DRAIN TUBE EXTENDING BETWEEN SAID MEMBERS AND CONNECTING SAID OPENINGS, SAID DRAIN TUBE COMPRISING A BODY PORTION HAVING A FIRST FLANGE AT ONE END AND A SECOND FLANGE AT ITS OTHER END, SAID FIRST AND SECOND FLANGES BEING LARGER THAN THE OPENINGS IN SAID FIRST AND SECOND MEMBERS RESPECTIVELY, SAID FIRST FLANGE ATTACHED TO THE SURFACE OF SAID FIRST MEMBER AT THE OPENING OF THE LATTER, SAID SECOND FLANGE BEING RESILIENT FOR INSERTION THROUGH THE OPENING OF SAID SECOND MEMBER FROM ONE SIDE THEREOF, SAID SECOND FLANGE BEING ENGAGED
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) | 1967-08-04 | 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 |