US3173586A
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Beer barrel faucet attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-08-02
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Granted: 1965-03-16
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Expires: 1983-08-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward A Pawson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 00:07
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/08; B67D1/0829; B67D1/0831; B67D1/0832
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A BEER BARREL FAUCET ATTACHMENT INCLUDING THE COMBINATION OF A BARREL HAVING A DRAIN OPENING THEREIN AND SAID DRAIN OPENING BEING FORMED WITH AN ANNULAR FLANGE THEREON, A RING POSITIONED IN SAID DRAIN OPENING, MEANS FIXEDLY MOUNTING SAID RING IN THE DRAIN OPENING, A TUBE SEATED ON THE SAID RING, AN OUTLET PIPE SEATED ON THE UPPER END OF THE TUBE AND POSITIONED IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE TUBE, A PRESSURE CAP ENGAGING SAD OUTLET PIPE, AND MEANS ON THE PRESSURE CAP RELEASABLY ENGAGING SAID ANNULAR FLANGE ON THE DRAIN OPENING, A SLEEVE SEATED IN SAID TUB, A FLEXIBLE SEAL GRIPPING SAID TUBE AT ONE END AND SAID SLEEVE AT THE OTHER END, SAID SEAL HAVING RELIEF SLOTS EXTENDING THROUGH THE WALL THEREOF, SAID TUBE HAVING A PLURALITY OF DUCTS EXTENDING VERTICALLY THERETHROUGH, SAID DUCTS COMMUNICATING AT ONE END WITH SAID PIPE AND AT THE OTHER END WITH SAID SLOTS IN THE SEAL, AND A PRESSURE INLET NIPPLE IN SAID PIPE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A BEER BARREL FAUCET ATTACHMENT INCLUDING THE COMBINATION OF A BARREL HAVING A DRAIN OPENING THEREIN AND SAID DRAIN OPENING BEING FORMED WITH AN ANNULAR FLANGE THEREON, A RING POSITIONED IN SAID DRAIN OPENING, MEANS FIXEDLY MOUNTING SAID RING IN THE DRAIN OPENING, A TUBE SEATED ON THE SAID RING, AN OUTLET PIPE SEATED ON THE UPPER END OF THE TUBE AND POSITIONED IN ALIGNMENT WITH THE TUBE, A PRESSURE CAP ENGAGING SAD OUTLET PIPE, AND MEANS ON THE PRESSURE CAP RELEASABLY ENGAGING SAID ANNULAR FLANGE ON THE DRAIN OPENING, A SLEEVE SEATED IN SAID TUB, A FLEXIBLE SEAL GRIPPING SAID TUBE AT ONE END AND SAID SLEEVE AT THE OTHER END, SAID SEAL HAVING RELIEF SLOTS EXTENDING THROUGH THE WALL THEREOF, SAID TUBE HAVING A PLURALITY OF DUCTS EXTENDING VERTICALLY THERETHROUGH, SAID DUCTS COMMUNICATING AT ONE END WITH SAID PIPE AND AT THE OTHER END WITH SAID SLOTS IN THE SEAL, AND A PRESSURE INLET NIPPLE IN SAID PIPE.
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) | 1968-03-15 | 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 |