US3203454A
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Measuring cup attachment for pressure containers
Assignee: Leeds and Micallef
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Filing: 1963-05-13
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Granted: 1965-08-31
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Expires: 1983-05-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lewis A Micallef
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 15:13
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D83/00; B65D83/14; B65D83/28
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A MEASURING CUP FOR PRESSURIZED CONTAINERS HAVING A DOWNWARDLY MOVABLE DISCHARGE VALVE OPERATING MEMBER IN AN END WALL, A TUBULAR SLEEVE EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE BOTTOM WALL OF SAID CUP, THE BOTTOM END OF SAID SLEEVE BEING SHAPED TO ENGAGE SAID MEMBER, AND SURROUND THE DISCHARGE OPENING OF SAID CONTAINER, SAID TUBULAR SLEEVE EXTENDING ABOVE THE BOTTOM OF SAID CUP, DISCHARGE PASSAGES IN THE WALL OF SAID SLEEVE ADJACENT THE INNER FACE OF THE BOTTOM WALL OF SAID CUP, A CLOSURE FOR THE END OF SAID SLEEVE, SAID CLOSURE HAVING A FLANGE EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY BEYOND THE WALL OF SAID SLEEVE AND HAVING AT ITS OUTER EDGE AN UNBROKEN FLAT SURFACE CONTACTING THE BOTTOM WALL OF SAID CUP AND AN ANNULAR GROOVE WITHIN SAID FLAT SURFACE, THE DISCHARGE PASSAGES IN SAID SLEEVE OPENING INTO SAID GROOVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A MEASURING CUP FOR PRESSURIZED CONTAINERS HAVING A DOWNWARDLY MOVABLE DISCHARGE VALVE OPERATING MEMBER IN AN END WALL, A TUBULAR SLEEVE EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY FROM THE BOTTOM WALL OF SAID CUP, THE BOTTOM END OF SAID SLEEVE BEING SHAPED TO ENGAGE SAID MEMBER, AND SURROUND THE DISCHARGE OPENING OF SAID CONTAINER, SAID TUBULAR SLEEVE EXTENDING ABOVE THE BOTTOM OF SAID CUP, DISCHARGE PASSAGES IN THE WALL OF SAID SLEEVE ADJACENT THE INNER FACE OF THE BOTTOM WALL OF SAID CUP, A CLOSURE FOR THE END OF SAID SLEEVE, SAID CLOSURE HAVING A FLANGE EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY BEYOND THE WALL OF SAID SLEEVE AND HAVING AT ITS OUTER EDGE AN UNBROKEN FLAT SURFACE CONTACTING THE BOTTOM WALL OF SAID CUP AND AN ANNULAR GROOVE WITHIN SAID FLAT SURFACE, THE DISCHARGE PASSAGES IN SAID SLEEVE OPENING INTO SAID GROOVE.
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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) | 1968-08-30 | 1969-03-01 | 1969-08-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-30 | 1973-03-01 | 1973-08-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-30 | 1977-03-01 | 1977-08-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |