US3150388A
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Pressure fluid container for inflating devices
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-12-05
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Granted: 1964-09-29
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Expires: 1980-12-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lester E Oliphant
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 13:14
CPC Classifications
B; B63; B63C; B63C9/00; B63C9/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
171 words
IN A PRESSURE FLUID CONTAINER, A FIRST DISCHARGE VALVE AND A SECOND DUMP VALVE EACH CONNECTED BY SEPARATE PORTS TO THE CONTAINER INTERIOR, SAID SECOND DUMP VALVE BEING AUTOMATICALLY OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO A REDUCTION IN THE PRESSURE OF THE CONTAINER FLUID TO DUMP THE PRESSURIZED FLUID IN THE CONTAINER AFTER REDUCTION IN THE PRESSURE OF THE CONTAINED FLUID BY A PREDETERMINED DISCHARGE OF THE CONTAINER FLUID THROUGH SAID FIRST VALVE, SAID DUMP VALVE HAVING A RELATIVELY GREATER RATE OF DISCHARGE THAN SAID DISCHARGE VALVE AND COMPRISING A DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE OPERATED VALVE INCLUDING A STEPPED RECIPROCABLE PISTON HAVING RELATIVELY LARGE AND SMALL ENDS MOUNTED IN A MATING STEPPED PISTON BORE WITH THE CONDUIT MEANS CARRYING AND DISCHARGING THE PRESSURIZED FLUID WITHIN THE CONTAINER TO THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID STEPPED PISTON, A SPRING MEANS APPLIED TO THE SMALL END OF THE PISTON ACTING TO URGE THE PISTON TOWARDS ITS LARGE END, AND A DUMP PORT CONNECTED TO THE PISTON BORE ADAPTED TO BE UNCOVERED BY SAID PISTON AFTER SAID PREDETERMINED DISCHARGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
171 words
IN A PRESSURE FLUID CONTAINER, A FIRST DISCHARGE VALVE AND A SECOND DUMP VALVE EACH CONNECTED BY SEPARATE PORTS TO THE CONTAINER INTERIOR, SAID SECOND DUMP VALVE BEING AUTOMATICALLY OPERABLE IN RESPONSE TO A REDUCTION IN THE PRESSURE OF THE CONTAINER FLUID TO DUMP THE PRESSURIZED FLUID IN THE CONTAINER AFTER REDUCTION IN THE PRESSURE OF THE CONTAINED FLUID BY A PREDETERMINED DISCHARGE OF THE CONTAINER FLUID THROUGH SAID FIRST VALVE, SAID DUMP VALVE HAVING A RELATIVELY GREATER RATE OF DISCHARGE THAN SAID DISCHARGE VALVE AND COMPRISING A DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE OPERATED VALVE INCLUDING A STEPPED RECIPROCABLE PISTON HAVING RELATIVELY LARGE AND SMALL ENDS MOUNTED IN A MATING STEPPED PISTON BORE WITH THE CONDUIT MEANS CARRYING AND DISCHARGING THE PRESSURIZED FLUID WITHIN THE CONTAINER TO THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID STEPPED PISTON, A SPRING MEANS APPLIED TO THE SMALL END OF THE PISTON ACTING TO URGE THE PISTON TOWARDS ITS LARGE END, AND A DUMP PORT CONNECTED TO THE PISTON BORE ADAPTED TO BE UNCOVERED BY SAID PISTON AFTER SAID PREDETERMINED DISCHARGE.
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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) | 1967-09-29 | 1968-03-30 | 1968-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-29 | 1972-03-30 | 1972-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-29 | 1976-03-30 | 1976-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |