US3160333A
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Retriever mechanism for liquid delivery hoses
Assignee: Gilbarco Inc
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Filing: 1962-06-07
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Granted: 1964-12-08
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Expires: 1982-06-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Roy R Budrow
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 16:29
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/38; B67D7/40; B67D7/04; F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/01; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6918; Y10T137/6932
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
166 words
HOSE RETRIEVING MECHANISM IN COMBINATION WITH A LIQUID DISPENSING DEVICE OF THE TYPE EMPLOYED IN SERVICE STATIONS, SAID DISPENSING DEVICE COMPRISING A HOUSING, A FLEXIBLE HOSE FOR THE DELIVERY OF LIQUID, THE INNER END OF SAID HOSE BEING CONNECTED TO A LIQUID DELIVERY LINE WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A DISPENSING NOZZLE ATTACHED TO THE FREE END OF SAID HOSE, AND A HANGER FOR RECEIVING AND DETACHABLY SUPPORTING SAID NOZZLE WHEN NOT IN USE, SAID RETRIEVING MECHANISM COMPRISING A CABLE EXTENDING FROM THE HOUSING AT AN ELEVATED POINT, MEANS FOR YIELDINGLY RETRACTING SAID CABLE WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A PAIR OF CLAMPS SECURED TO SAID HOSE IN SPACED RELATION FROM THE INNER END THEREOF AND FROM EACH OTHER ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF, SAID CABLE BEING SECURED TO ONE OF SAID CLAMPS AND SLIDABLY RECEIVED BY THE OTHER OF SAID CLAMPS, WHEREBY THE TWO CLAMPS WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER AND TOWARD THE HOUSING FOR STORAGE OF THE HOSE IN TWO INVERTED LOOPS WHEN THE NOZZLE IS PLACED ON SAID HANGER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
166 words
HOSE RETRIEVING MECHANISM IN COMBINATION WITH A LIQUID DISPENSING DEVICE OF THE TYPE EMPLOYED IN SERVICE STATIONS, SAID DISPENSING DEVICE COMPRISING A HOUSING, A FLEXIBLE HOSE FOR THE DELIVERY OF LIQUID, THE INNER END OF SAID HOSE BEING CONNECTED TO A LIQUID DELIVERY LINE WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A DISPENSING NOZZLE ATTACHED TO THE FREE END OF SAID HOSE, AND A HANGER FOR RECEIVING AND DETACHABLY SUPPORTING SAID NOZZLE WHEN NOT IN USE, SAID RETRIEVING MECHANISM COMPRISING A CABLE EXTENDING FROM THE HOUSING AT AN ELEVATED POINT, MEANS FOR YIELDINGLY RETRACTING SAID CABLE WITHIN SAID HOUSING, A PAIR OF CLAMPS SECURED TO SAID HOSE IN SPACED RELATION FROM THE INNER END THEREOF AND FROM EACH OTHER ALONG THE LENGTH THEREOF, SAID CABLE BEING SECURED TO ONE OF SAID CLAMPS AND SLIDABLY RECEIVED BY THE OTHER OF SAID CLAMPS, WHEREBY THE TWO CLAMPS WILL BE DRAWN TOGETHER AND TOWARD THE HOUSING FOR STORAGE OF THE HOSE IN TWO INVERTED LOOPS WHEN THE NOZZLE IS PLACED ON SAID HANGER.
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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) | 1967-12-08 | 1968-06-08 | 1968-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-08 | 1972-06-08 | 1972-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-08 | 1976-06-08 | 1976-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |