US3179294A
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Pressurized constant flow dispenser valve
Assignee: Dole Valve Co
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Filing: 1963-01-11
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Granted: 1965-04-20
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Expires: 1983-01-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Phillip R Grimm
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:25
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D1/00; B67D1/0042; B67D1/0081; B67D1/0082
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
IN A SYRUP DISPENSING DEVICES, A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL METERING CHAMBER HAVING A CLOSED TOP, AN INLET LEADING THROUGH SAID TOP, A SOURCE OF SUPPLY OF SYRUP UNDER PRESSURE HAVING COMMUNICATION WITH SAID INLET, A METERING FLOAT WITHIN SAID CHAMBER HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL WALL AND A TOP WALL EXTENDING ACROSS THE TOP OF SAID CYLINDRICAL WALL, A RESILIENT VALVE EXTENDING ABOVE SAID TOP WALL COOPERATING WITH SAID INLET TO METER THE FLOW OF SYRUP INTO SAID CHAMBER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEVEL OF LIQUID IN SAID CHAMBER, GUIDE RIBS EXTENDING RADIALLY OUTWARDLY OF SAID FLOAT HAVING GUIDING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CYLINDRICAL WALL OF SAID CHAMBER, A SPIDER FIXEDLY MOUNTED IN THE BOTTOM OF SAID CHAMBER HAVING A RESILIENT PLUG SLDIABLY CARRIED THEREBY FOR LIMITED VERTICAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO AND DEPENDING FROM SAID SPIDER WITHIN SAID OUTLET
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
IN A SYRUP DISPENSING DEVICES, A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL METERING CHAMBER HAVING A CLOSED TOP, AN INLET LEADING THROUGH SAID TOP, A SOURCE OF SUPPLY OF SYRUP UNDER PRESSURE HAVING COMMUNICATION WITH SAID INLET, A METERING FLOAT WITHIN SAID CHAMBER HAVING A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL WALL AND A TOP WALL EXTENDING ACROSS THE TOP OF SAID CYLINDRICAL WALL, A RESILIENT VALVE EXTENDING ABOVE SAID TOP WALL COOPERATING WITH SAID INLET TO METER THE FLOW OF SYRUP INTO SAID CHAMBER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE LEVEL OF LIQUID IN SAID CHAMBER, GUIDE RIBS EXTENDING RADIALLY OUTWARDLY OF SAID FLOAT HAVING GUIDING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CYLINDRICAL WALL OF SAID CHAMBER, A SPIDER FIXEDLY MOUNTED IN THE BOTTOM OF SAID CHAMBER HAVING A RESILIENT PLUG SLDIABLY CARRIED THEREBY FOR LIMITED VERTICAL MOVEMENT WITH RESPECT THERETO AND DEPENDING FROM SAID SPIDER WITHIN SAID OUTLET
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) | 1968-04-19 | 1968-10-19 | 1969-04-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-19 | 1972-10-19 | 1973-04-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-19 | 1976-10-19 | 1977-04-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |