US3173570A
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Filler cap assemblies
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-07-24
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1983-07-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Pew Chester C De
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 19:13
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60K; B60K15/00; B60K15/03; B60K15/04; B60K15/0406
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A CLOSURE CAP FOR FUEL TANKS AND THE LIKE HAVING AN ADAPTER WITH A LOWER FLANGE HAVING SLOTS THEREIN, SAID CAP INCLUDING A BASE PLATE STAMPED OUT FORM SHEET METAL AND HAVING A RAISED INVERTED L-SHAPED ANNULAR RIM AND AN O RING SEATED THEREIN, A FLAT PLATE CARRIED BELOW THE BASE PLATE AND RETAINING THE O RING WITHIN ITS SEAT, A CLAMPING PLATE MOUNTED FOR LIMITED ROTATION BELOW THE FLAT PLATE AND PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY EXTENDING FINGERS, SAID FINGERS PASSING THROUGH THE SLOTS IN THE ADAPTER FLANGE WHEN THE CAP IS INITIALLY PLACED IN THE ADAPTER, SAID PLATES HAVING ALIGNED CENTRAL OPENINGS THEREIN, A HUB MOUNTED IN THE CENTRAL OPENINGS IN THE TWO UPPER PLATES,
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A CLOSURE CAP FOR FUEL TANKS AND THE LIKE HAVING AN ADAPTER WITH A LOWER FLANGE HAVING SLOTS THEREIN, SAID CAP INCLUDING A BASE PLATE STAMPED OUT FORM SHEET METAL AND HAVING A RAISED INVERTED L-SHAPED ANNULAR RIM AND AN O RING SEATED THEREIN, A FLAT PLATE CARRIED BELOW THE BASE PLATE AND RETAINING THE O RING WITHIN ITS SEAT, A CLAMPING PLATE MOUNTED FOR LIMITED ROTATION BELOW THE FLAT PLATE AND PROVIDED WITH A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY EXTENDING FINGERS, SAID FINGERS PASSING THROUGH THE SLOTS IN THE ADAPTER FLANGE WHEN THE CAP IS INITIALLY PLACED IN THE ADAPTER, SAID PLATES HAVING ALIGNED CENTRAL OPENINGS THEREIN, A HUB MOUNTED IN THE CENTRAL OPENINGS IN THE TWO UPPER PLATES,
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) | 1968-03-15 | 1968-09-14 | 1969-03-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-15 | 1972-09-14 | 1973-03-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-15 | 1976-09-14 | 1977-03-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |