US3145932A
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Swivel aerator
Assignee: WASTE KING CORP
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Filing: 1962-11-27
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Granted: 1964-08-25
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Expires: 1982-11-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph R Mango
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 14:16
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/08; E03C1/084; E03C2001/082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
141 words
IN A VARIABLE-ORIENTATION FLUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS, THE COMBINATION OF: (A) MOUNTING MEANS CONNECTIBLE TO A SOURCE OF FLUID UNDER PRESSURE IN FLUID COMMUNICATION THEREWITH; (B) A FLUID DISCHARGE DEVICE; (C) A BALL AND SOCKET JOINT INTERCONNECTING SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE AND SAID MOUNTING MEANS IN FLUID COMMUNICATION AND PROVIDING FOR VARIABLY ORIENTING SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE RELATIVE TO SAID MOUNTING MEANS; (D) ANNULAR HANDLE MEANS FOR VARYING THE ORIENTATION OF SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE RELATIVE TO SAID MOUNTING MEANS; (E) CONNECTING MEANS SECURING SAID HANDLE MEANS TO SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE WITH SAID HANDLE MEANS ENCIRCLING AND SPACED RADIALLY OUTWARDLY FROM SAID BALL AND SOCKET JOINT AND ENCOMPASSING A ZONE WHICH INCLUDES THE CENTER OF SAID BALL AND SOCKET JOINT; AND (F) SAID CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING AN ELEMENT SECURED TO SAID HANDLE MEANS AND CLAMPED BETWEEN TWO THREADEDLY INTERCONNECTED MEMBERS SECURED TO SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
141 words
IN A VARIABLE-ORIENTATION FLUID DISCHARGE APPARATUS, THE COMBINATION OF: (A) MOUNTING MEANS CONNECTIBLE TO A SOURCE OF FLUID UNDER PRESSURE IN FLUID COMMUNICATION THEREWITH; (B) A FLUID DISCHARGE DEVICE; (C) A BALL AND SOCKET JOINT INTERCONNECTING SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE AND SAID MOUNTING MEANS IN FLUID COMMUNICATION AND PROVIDING FOR VARIABLY ORIENTING SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE RELATIVE TO SAID MOUNTING MEANS; (D) ANNULAR HANDLE MEANS FOR VARYING THE ORIENTATION OF SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE RELATIVE TO SAID MOUNTING MEANS; (E) CONNECTING MEANS SECURING SAID HANDLE MEANS TO SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE WITH SAID HANDLE MEANS ENCIRCLING AND SPACED RADIALLY OUTWARDLY FROM SAID BALL AND SOCKET JOINT AND ENCOMPASSING A ZONE WHICH INCLUDES THE CENTER OF SAID BALL AND SOCKET JOINT; AND (F) SAID CONNECTING MEANS INCLUDING AN ELEMENT SECURED TO SAID HANDLE MEANS AND CLAMPED BETWEEN TWO THREADEDLY INTERCONNECTED MEMBERS SECURED TO SAID DISCHARGE DEVICE.
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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) | 1967-08-25 | 1968-02-24 | 1968-08-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-08-25 | 1972-02-24 | 1972-08-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-08-25 | 1976-02-24 | 1976-08-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |