US3172572A
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Header construction for underground storage tank
Assignee: Red Jacket Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1963-02-07
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Granted: 1965-03-09
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Expires: 1983-02-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Marvin A Brown
- 👤 Elmer M Deters
- 👤 Joseph E Youch
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:29
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
A HEADER CONSTRUCTION FOR USE WITH A TANK HAVING A PUMP THEREIN COMPRISING, A CASING ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO THE TANK TO EXTEND UPWARDLY THEREFROM AND DIMENSIONED FOR INSERTION AND WITHDRAWAL OF THE PUMP THERETHROUGH, A MANIFOLD DEFINING A CAVITY HAVING A TOP OPENING AND A DOWNWARDLY FACING ACCESS OPENING AT THE UNDERSIDE CONNECTED TO THE UPPER END OF SAID CASING, SAID MANIFOLD HAVING A LATERAL DISCHARGE PASSAGE COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CAVITY BELOW THE TOP OPENING, A PACKER REMOVABLY MOUNTED IN SAID MANIFOLD AND SPANNING SAID CAVITY ADJACENT THE TOP OPENING IN THE MANIFOLD, A DROP PIPE ATTACHED TO SAID PACKER AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THROUGH THE CASING FOR CONNECTION TO THE PUMP, SAID PACKER HAVING PASSAGE MEANS COMMUNICATITY SAID DROP PIPE WITH SAID LATERAL DISCHARGE OUTLET IN SAID MANIFOLD, A FIRST GASKET MEANS SEALING THE PACKER TO THE MANIFOLD AT THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE PASSAGE MEANS IN THE PACKER AND THE DISCHARGE PASSAGE IN THE MANIFOLD, A SECOND GAS-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
A HEADER CONSTRUCTION FOR USE WITH A TANK HAVING A PUMP THEREIN COMPRISING, A CASING ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION TO THE TANK TO EXTEND UPWARDLY THEREFROM AND DIMENSIONED FOR INSERTION AND WITHDRAWAL OF THE PUMP THERETHROUGH, A MANIFOLD DEFINING A CAVITY HAVING A TOP OPENING AND A DOWNWARDLY FACING ACCESS OPENING AT THE UNDERSIDE CONNECTED TO THE UPPER END OF SAID CASING, SAID MANIFOLD HAVING A LATERAL DISCHARGE PASSAGE COMMUNICATING WITH SAID CAVITY BELOW THE TOP OPENING, A PACKER REMOVABLY MOUNTED IN SAID MANIFOLD AND SPANNING SAID CAVITY ADJACENT THE TOP OPENING IN THE MANIFOLD, A DROP PIPE ATTACHED TO SAID PACKER AND EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THROUGH THE CASING FOR CONNECTION TO THE PUMP, SAID PACKER HAVING PASSAGE MEANS COMMUNICATITY SAID DROP PIPE WITH SAID LATERAL DISCHARGE OUTLET IN SAID MANIFOLD, A FIRST GASKET MEANS SEALING THE PACKER TO THE MANIFOLD AT THE INTERFACE BETWEEN THE PASSAGE MEANS IN THE PACKER AND THE DISCHARGE PASSAGE IN THE MANIFOLD, A SECOND GAS-
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) | 1968-03-08 | 1968-09-07 | 1969-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-08 | 1972-09-07 | 1973-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-08 | 1976-09-07 | 1977-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |