US3189276A
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Thermostatic valve for liquid cooled engine
Assignee: Motors Liquidation Co
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Filing: 1963-01-22
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Granted: 1965-06-15
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Expires: 1983-01-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles S Bailey
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:48
CPC Classifications
G; G05; G05D; G05D23/00; G05D23/01; G05D23/02; G05D23/021; G05D23/022; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S236/00; Y10S236/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A THERMOSTATIC VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF FLUID IN A CONDUIT COMPRISING A SUPPORTING FRAME ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED IN SAID CONDUIT, AND TWO TELESCOPICALLY ARRANGED SLEEVES, THE OUTER OF SAID SLEEVES BEING FIXED TO SAID FRAME AND HAVING AN INSIDE SHOULDER, AN END PLATE JOINED TO SAID OUTER SLEEVE TO FORM A BOX-LIKE STRUCTURE, THE INNER OF SAID SLEEVES HAVING AN OUTSIDE SHOULDER FACING SAID INSIDE SHOULDER AND BEING SLIDABLE IN SAID OUTER SLEEVE, SPRING MEANS URGING SAID INNER SLEEVE TOWARD SAID END PLATE TO SEAT THEREON, AN OPENING IN SAID BOX-LIKE STRUCTURE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE DIAMETER OF SAID INNER SLEEVE AND GIVING ACCESS TO SAID INNER SLEEVE, AND AN EXPANSIBLE TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE MATERIAL FILLING THE SPACE BETWEEN SAID SHOULDERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A THERMOSTATIC VALVE FOR CONTROLLING THE FLOW OF FLUID IN A CONDUIT COMPRISING A SUPPORTING FRAME ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED IN SAID CONDUIT, AND TWO TELESCOPICALLY ARRANGED SLEEVES, THE OUTER OF SAID SLEEVES BEING FIXED TO SAID FRAME AND HAVING AN INSIDE SHOULDER, AN END PLATE JOINED TO SAID OUTER SLEEVE TO FORM A BOX-LIKE STRUCTURE, THE INNER OF SAID SLEEVES HAVING AN OUTSIDE SHOULDER FACING SAID INSIDE SHOULDER AND BEING SLIDABLE IN SAID OUTER SLEEVE, SPRING MEANS URGING SAID INNER SLEEVE TOWARD SAID END PLATE TO SEAT THEREON, AN OPENING IN SAID BOX-LIKE STRUCTURE LOCATED OUTSIDE THE DIAMETER OF SAID INNER SLEEVE AND GIVING ACCESS TO SAID INNER SLEEVE, AND AN EXPANSIBLE TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE MATERIAL FILLING THE SPACE BETWEEN SAID SHOULDERS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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 |