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Fuel filter water separator element
Assignee: Bendix Corp
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Filing: 1962-08-27
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Granted: 1965-06-15
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Expires: 1982-08-27
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Kasten Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:12
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01D; B01D35/00; B01D35/005; B01D17/00; B01D17/02; B01D17/04; B01D17/045; B01D17/08; B01D17/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
IN A FUEL FILTER WATER SEPARATOR DEVICE A POROUS SEPARATOR ELEMENT FOR PERMITTING A FLOW OF FUEL THERETHROUGH BUT PREVENTING FLOW OF ANY WATER DROPLETS THERETHROUGH COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY ALIGNED CONTINUOUS CONVOLUTIONS OF A RESIN IMPREGNATED FIBROUS RIBBON MATERIAL WHICH ARE BONDED TOBETHER BY SAID RESIN TO FORM A HOLLOW TUBULAR MEMBER, RADIAL PORES LOCATED BETEEN SAID CONVOLUTIONS AND EXTENDING FROM THE HOLOOW INTERIRO OF SAID MEMBER TO THE OUTSIDE SURFACE THEREOF, AND A CONTINUOUS TEFLON COATED WIRE EMBEDDED BETWEEN SAID CONVOLUTIONS FOR PREVENTING THE PASSAGE OF WATER DROPLETS THROUGH SAID PORES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
IN A FUEL FILTER WATER SEPARATOR DEVICE A POROUS SEPARATOR ELEMENT FOR PERMITTING A FLOW OF FUEL THERETHROUGH BUT PREVENTING FLOW OF ANY WATER DROPLETS THERETHROUGH COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY ALIGNED CONTINUOUS CONVOLUTIONS OF A RESIN IMPREGNATED FIBROUS RIBBON MATERIAL WHICH ARE BONDED TOBETHER BY SAID RESIN TO FORM A HOLLOW TUBULAR MEMBER, RADIAL PORES LOCATED BETEEN SAID CONVOLUTIONS AND EXTENDING FROM THE HOLOOW INTERIRO OF SAID MEMBER TO THE OUTSIDE SURFACE THEREOF, AND A CONTINUOUS TEFLON COATED WIRE EMBEDDED BETWEEN SAID CONVOLUTIONS FOR PREVENTING THE PASSAGE OF WATER DROPLETS THROUGH SAID PORES.
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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) | 1968-06-14 | 1968-12-14 | 1969-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-14 | 1972-12-14 | 1973-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-14 | 1976-12-14 | 1977-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |