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US3176724A
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Plumber's combination plug and penetration-forming device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-09-27
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1982-09-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Prince Seymour
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 22:22
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
136 words
IN A TOOL FOR PLUGGING A PIPE FITTING WHOSE OPEN MOUTH TO THE PLUGGED FACES A PROPOSED WALL AND FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY PROVIDING THAT SUCH WALL WHEN ERECTED WILL HAVE AN OPENING THERETHROUGH TO SUCH MOUTH FOR THE PENETRATION OF A NIPPLE FOR CONNECTION TO SUCH MOUTH, AN ELONGATED TUBULAR MEMBER, THE FIRST END OF WHICH IS ADAPTED TO BE SET TO SUBSTANTIALLY ENCOMPASS SAID MOUTH, AN ELONGATED SCREW MEMBER, ONE END OF WHICH IS ADAPTED TO PLUG SAID MOUTH, POSITIONED WITHIN AND ALONG SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND AN ELEMENT SUPPORTING SAID MEMBERS WHEREBY SAID TOOL IS A UNITARY STRUCTURE; AND MEMBERS BEING RELATIVELY MOVABLE LONGITUDINALLY TO ALTER THE POSITION OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER IN RELATION TO SAID END OF THE SCREW; SAID TUBULAR MEMBER BEING WITHDRAWABLE THROUGH THE WALL AFTER THE WALL IS ERECTED ABOUT IT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
136 words
IN A TOOL FOR PLUGGING A PIPE FITTING WHOSE OPEN MOUTH TO THE PLUGGED FACES A PROPOSED WALL AND FOR SIMULTANEOUSLY PROVIDING THAT SUCH WALL WHEN ERECTED WILL HAVE AN OPENING THERETHROUGH TO SUCH MOUTH FOR THE PENETRATION OF A NIPPLE FOR CONNECTION TO SUCH MOUTH, AN ELONGATED TUBULAR MEMBER, THE FIRST END OF WHICH IS ADAPTED TO BE SET TO SUBSTANTIALLY ENCOMPASS SAID MOUTH, AN ELONGATED SCREW MEMBER, ONE END OF WHICH IS ADAPTED TO PLUG SAID MOUTH, POSITIONED WITHIN AND ALONG SAID TUBULAR MEMBER AND AN ELEMENT SUPPORTING SAID MEMBERS WHEREBY SAID TOOL IS A UNITARY STRUCTURE; AND MEMBERS BEING RELATIVELY MOVABLE LONGITUDINALLY TO ALTER THE POSITION OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER IN RELATION TO SAID END OF THE SCREW; SAID TUBULAR MEMBER BEING WITHDRAWABLE THROUGH THE WALL AFTER THE WALL IS ERECTED ABOUT IT.
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) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |