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US3144165A
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Locking means for pressure vessel
Assignee: TURBON MACHINE Co
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Filing: 1962-08-29
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Granted: 1964-08-11
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Expires: 1982-08-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Alexander A Pegon
- 👤 Gordon P Franklin
- 👤 Russell B Rosander
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:14
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J3/00; B01J3/03; F; F16; F16J; F16J13/00; F16J13/02; F16J13/06; F16J13/065; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T292/00; Y10T292/20; Y10T292/205; Y10T292/212; Y10T292/216
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A PRESSURE VESSEL HAVING AN ANNULAR FLANGE EXTENDING RADIALLY OUTWARDLY FROM AND ALL AROUND AN ACCESS OPENING, AND A LID FITTED OVER SAID ACCESS OPENING AND FLANGE, A LOCKING RING ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO CONTRACT FROM AN EXPANDED CONDITION IN WHICH SAID LID MAY MOVE FREELY THERETHROUGH TO A CONDITION IN WHICH THE PERIPHERIES OF SAID FLANGE AND LID ARE RELEASABLY LOCKED TOGETHER INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF RING SEGMENTS, A PAIR OF TOGGLE LINKAGES EACH INTERPOSED BETWEEN AND CONNECTING OPPOSED END PORTIONS OF SAID RING SEGMENTS, A PAIR OF FLUID PRESSURE MOTORS RESPECTIVELY MOUNTED DIRECTLY UPON AND CARRIED BY SAID LINKAGES, AND CONTROLLED MEANS FOR SUP-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
IN COMBINATION WITH A PRESSURE VESSEL HAVING AN ANNULAR FLANGE EXTENDING RADIALLY OUTWARDLY FROM AND ALL AROUND AN ACCESS OPENING, AND A LID FITTED OVER SAID ACCESS OPENING AND FLANGE, A LOCKING RING ASSEMBLY ADAPTED TO CONTRACT FROM AN EXPANDED CONDITION IN WHICH SAID LID MAY MOVE FREELY THERETHROUGH TO A CONDITION IN WHICH THE PERIPHERIES OF SAID FLANGE AND LID ARE RELEASABLY LOCKED TOGETHER INCLUDING A PLURALITY OF RING SEGMENTS, A PAIR OF TOGGLE LINKAGES EACH INTERPOSED BETWEEN AND CONNECTING OPPOSED END PORTIONS OF SAID RING SEGMENTS, A PAIR OF FLUID PRESSURE MOTORS RESPECTIVELY MOUNTED DIRECTLY UPON AND CARRIED BY SAID LINKAGES, AND CONTROLLED MEANS FOR SUP-
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) | 1967-08-11 | 1968-02-10 | 1968-08-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-11 | 1972-02-10 | 1972-08-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-11 | 1976-02-10 | 1976-08-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |