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US3186263A
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Radiator cap remover
Assignee: Grote Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1963-07-05
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Granted: 1965-06-01
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Expires: 1983-07-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter F Grote
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 20:06
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B27/00; B25B27/0035; B25B27/0042
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
138 words
IN A TOOL FOR SAFELY REMOVING A CAP FROM THE NECK OF AN AUTOMOTIVE RADIATOR CONTAINING A HOT FLUID, THE CAP HAVING A MAIN PORTION AND EARS EXTENDING RADIALLY THEREFROM, A RESILIENT MEMBER HAVING AN INTERRUPTED FLANGE PROVIDING A SOCKET, RECEIVING AND GRIPPING THE CAP MAIN PORTION, AND PROVIDING POCKETS RECEIVING THE CAP EARS, THE RESILIENT MEMBER HAVING A FLEXIBLE SKIRT PERIPHERALLY OF THE FLANGE AND POCKETS AND SUBSTANTIALLY ENCLOSING THE NECK AND CAP UPON THE BEARING OF THE SKIRT END ON THE RADIATOR, AND A RIGID BACKING MEMBER ATTACHED TO THE RESILIENT MEMBER FOR TRANSMITTING A TORSIONAL FORCE THERETO TO RELEASE THE CAP FROM THE RADIATOR NECK, THE BACKING MEMBER HAVING LUGS EXTENDING INTO THE RESILIENT MEMBER POCKETS FOR SEVERALLY BEARING ON THE FLANGE ENDS AND ENGAGING THE CAP EARS FOR TURNING THE CAP ON THE NECK.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
138 words
IN A TOOL FOR SAFELY REMOVING A CAP FROM THE NECK OF AN AUTOMOTIVE RADIATOR CONTAINING A HOT FLUID, THE CAP HAVING A MAIN PORTION AND EARS EXTENDING RADIALLY THEREFROM, A RESILIENT MEMBER HAVING AN INTERRUPTED FLANGE PROVIDING A SOCKET, RECEIVING AND GRIPPING THE CAP MAIN PORTION, AND PROVIDING POCKETS RECEIVING THE CAP EARS, THE RESILIENT MEMBER HAVING A FLEXIBLE SKIRT PERIPHERALLY OF THE FLANGE AND POCKETS AND SUBSTANTIALLY ENCLOSING THE NECK AND CAP UPON THE BEARING OF THE SKIRT END ON THE RADIATOR, AND A RIGID BACKING MEMBER ATTACHED TO THE RESILIENT MEMBER FOR TRANSMITTING A TORSIONAL FORCE THERETO TO RELEASE THE CAP FROM THE RADIATOR NECK, THE BACKING MEMBER HAVING LUGS EXTENDING INTO THE RESILIENT MEMBER POCKETS FOR SEVERALLY BEARING ON THE FLANGE ENDS AND ENGAGING THE CAP EARS FOR TURNING THE CAP ON THE NECK.
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) | 1968-05-31 | 1968-11-30 | 1969-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-05-31 | 1972-11-30 | 1973-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-05-31 | 1976-11-30 | 1977-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |