US3144967A
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Dispensing device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-01-27
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Granted: 1964-08-18
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Expires: 1981-01-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Marshall A Mcclain
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 02:37
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/0042; B67D1/0081; B67D1/0082; B67D1/0083; B67D1/0084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
245 words
A HAND GRASPABLE LIQUID DISPENSING DEVICE: A HEAD HAVING A PLURALITY OF PASSAGES FORMED THEREIN EACH OF WHICH IS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE END OF A SEPARATE LIQUID CONDUCTING TUBE; A SEPARATE VALVE LOCATED IN EACH OF SAID PASSAGES; A FIRST ACTUATOR MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OF SAID VALVES, SAID FIRST ACTUATOR MEANS INCLUDING A LEVER BEING PIVOTED TO SAID HEAD FOR LIMITED MOVEMENT BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION WHERE THE ASSOCIATED VALVE IS CLOSED AND A SECOND POSITION WHERE THE ASSOCIATED VALVE IS OPEN; A SECOND ACTUATOR MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH A SECOND OF SAID VALVES, SAID SECOND ACTUATOR MEANS INCLUDING A LEVER PIVOTED FOR LIMITED MOVEMENT BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION WHERE THE ASSOCIATED VALVE IS CLOSED AND A SECOND POSITION WHERE THE ASSOCIATED VALVE IS OPEN AND THE LEVER OF THE FIRST ACTUATOR MEANS TO ITS SAID SECOND POSITION; A THIRD ACTUATOR MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH A THIRD ONE OF SAID VALVES, SAID THIRD VALVE INCLUDING A VALVE MEMBER DISPOSED IN ITS PASSAGE FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A CLOSED POSITION AND AN OPEN POSITION, SAID THIRD ACTUATOR MEANS INCLUDING AN ACTUATOR PASSAGE FORMED IN SAID HEAD LEADING FROM ONE END OF SAID MEMBER TO A SIDE OF SAID HEAD, AND A PLURALITY OF BALLS LOCATED IN SAID ACTUATOR PASSAGE AND SUBSTANTIALLY FILLING SAID PASSAGE, WHEREBY MOTION OF SAID BALLS RELATIVE TO SAID HEAD IS TRANSMITTED TO SAID THIRD VALVE MEMBER, SAID PASSAGE AND BALLS BEING DISPOSED SO THAT SAID MOVEMENT OPENS SAID THIRD VALVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
245 words
A HAND GRASPABLE LIQUID DISPENSING DEVICE: A HEAD HAVING A PLURALITY OF PASSAGES FORMED THEREIN EACH OF WHICH IS ADAPTED TO RECEIVE THE END OF A SEPARATE LIQUID CONDUCTING TUBE; A SEPARATE VALVE LOCATED IN EACH OF SAID PASSAGES; A FIRST ACTUATOR MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH ONE OF SAID VALVES, SAID FIRST ACTUATOR MEANS INCLUDING A LEVER BEING PIVOTED TO SAID HEAD FOR LIMITED MOVEMENT BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION WHERE THE ASSOCIATED VALVE IS CLOSED AND A SECOND POSITION WHERE THE ASSOCIATED VALVE IS OPEN; A SECOND ACTUATOR MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH A SECOND OF SAID VALVES, SAID SECOND ACTUATOR MEANS INCLUDING A LEVER PIVOTED FOR LIMITED MOVEMENT BETWEEN A FIRST POSITION WHERE THE ASSOCIATED VALVE IS CLOSED AND A SECOND POSITION WHERE THE ASSOCIATED VALVE IS OPEN AND THE LEVER OF THE FIRST ACTUATOR MEANS TO ITS SAID SECOND POSITION; A THIRD ACTUATOR MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH A THIRD ONE OF SAID VALVES, SAID THIRD VALVE INCLUDING A VALVE MEMBER DISPOSED IN ITS PASSAGE FOR MOVEMENT BETWEEN A CLOSED POSITION AND AN OPEN POSITION, SAID THIRD ACTUATOR MEANS INCLUDING AN ACTUATOR PASSAGE FORMED IN SAID HEAD LEADING FROM ONE END OF SAID MEMBER TO A SIDE OF SAID HEAD, AND A PLURALITY OF BALLS LOCATED IN SAID ACTUATOR PASSAGE AND SUBSTANTIALLY FILLING SAID PASSAGE, WHEREBY MOTION OF SAID BALLS RELATIVE TO SAID HEAD IS TRANSMITTED TO SAID THIRD VALVE MEMBER, SAID PASSAGE AND BALLS BEING DISPOSED SO THAT SAID MOVEMENT OPENS SAID THIRD VALVE.
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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) | 1967-08-18 | 1968-02-17 | 1968-08-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-18 | 1972-02-17 | 1972-08-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-18 | 1976-02-17 | 1976-08-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |