US3164169A
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Ball faucets
Assignee: FABBRICA ITALIANA PLASTICI Srl
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Filing: 1961-06-14
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Granted: 1965-01-05
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Expires: 1981-06-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pareto Aurelio
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 11:28
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K27/00; F16K27/06; F16K27/067; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/598; Y10T137/6031; Y10T137/6035; Y10T137/6038; Y10T137/8158; Y10T137/8225; Y10T137/8275
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
150 words
A BALL FAUCET VALVE COMPRISING A TUBULAR VALVE BODY HAVING AN AXIAL BORE THERETHROUGH, A BALL-SHAPED VALVE MEMBER HAVING A FLOW OPENING THERETHROUGH AND MOUNTED WITHIN THE VALVE BODY FOR ROTATION TO CONTROL FLOW THROUGH THE VALVE, A PAIR OF SLEEVES SLIDABLY RECEIVED IN THE BORE OF SAID VALVE BODY FOR CONNECTION OF THE VALVE TO A PAIR OF PIPES, A PAIR OF SEAT SEALS CARRIED ONE AT THE INNER END OF EACH OF SAID SLEEVES FOR SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BALL-SHAPED VALVE MEMBER, SAID VALVE BODY HAVING AN AXIALLY DIRECTED SLOT ON ITS TUBULAR WALL AT EACH END, SAID SLEEVES EACH HAVING A RADIAL TOOTH GUIDED IN SAID SLOTS AND VISIBLE FROM THE EXTERIOR OF SAID VALVE BODY, AND SECURING MEANS ADJUSTABLY MOUNTED ON SAID VALVE BODY TO ENGAGE AND MOVE SAID SLEEVES INWARDLY OF HE VALVE BODY WHEREBY TO PRESS SAID SEAT SEALS FIRMLY AGAINST SAID VALVE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
150 words
A BALL FAUCET VALVE COMPRISING A TUBULAR VALVE BODY HAVING AN AXIAL BORE THERETHROUGH, A BALL-SHAPED VALVE MEMBER HAVING A FLOW OPENING THERETHROUGH AND MOUNTED WITHIN THE VALVE BODY FOR ROTATION TO CONTROL FLOW THROUGH THE VALVE, A PAIR OF SLEEVES SLIDABLY RECEIVED IN THE BORE OF SAID VALVE BODY FOR CONNECTION OF THE VALVE TO A PAIR OF PIPES, A PAIR OF SEAT SEALS CARRIED ONE AT THE INNER END OF EACH OF SAID SLEEVES FOR SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE BALL-SHAPED VALVE MEMBER, SAID VALVE BODY HAVING AN AXIALLY DIRECTED SLOT ON ITS TUBULAR WALL AT EACH END, SAID SLEEVES EACH HAVING A RADIAL TOOTH GUIDED IN SAID SLOTS AND VISIBLE FROM THE EXTERIOR OF SAID VALVE BODY, AND SECURING MEANS ADJUSTABLY MOUNTED ON SAID VALVE BODY TO ENGAGE AND MOVE SAID SLEEVES INWARDLY OF HE VALVE BODY WHEREBY TO PRESS SAID SEAT SEALS FIRMLY AGAINST SAID VALVE MEMBER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1968-01-05 | 1968-07-06 | 1969-01-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-05 | 1972-07-06 | 1973-01-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-05 | 1976-07-06 | 1977-01-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |