US3147554A
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Ullage rod
Assignee: Ford Motor Co
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Filing: 1962-08-29
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Granted: 1964-09-08
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Expires: 1982-08-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jackson R Beattie
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 01:28
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F23/00; G01F23/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
A ULLAGE ROD FOR A LIQUID SUMP COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BLADE ADAPTED TO EXTEND THROUGH A WALL OF THE SUMP WITH THE LOWER END OF SAID BLADE TERMINATING BELOW THE NORMAL LIQUID LEVEL IN THE SUMP AND A TUBULAR MEMBER HAVING AN INTERNAL DIMENSION SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE WIDTH OF THE UPPER END OF SAID BLADE, SAID BLADE BEING RECEIVED IN AND SECURED RELATIVE TO SAID TUBULAR MEMBER BY DEFORMATION OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND THE UPPER END OF SAID BLADE INTO THE SHAPE OF A HANDLE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
A ULLAGE ROD FOR A LIQUID SUMP COMPRISING AN ELONGATED BLADE ADAPTED TO EXTEND THROUGH A WALL OF THE SUMP WITH THE LOWER END OF SAID BLADE TERMINATING BELOW THE NORMAL LIQUID LEVEL IN THE SUMP AND A TUBULAR MEMBER HAVING AN INTERNAL DIMENSION SUBSTANTIALLY EQUAL TO THE WIDTH OF THE UPPER END OF SAID BLADE, SAID BLADE BEING RECEIVED IN AND SECURED RELATIVE TO SAID TUBULAR MEMBER BY DEFORMATION OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND THE UPPER END OF SAID BLADE INTO THE SHAPE OF A HANDLE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1967-09-08 | 1968-03-09 | 1968-09-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-08 | 1972-03-09 | 1972-09-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-08 | 1976-03-09 | 1976-09-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |