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Radiator overflow system
Assignee: Modine Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1961-07-21
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Granted: 1965-10-26
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Expires: 1981-07-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edwin J Hilicki
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 15:57
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01P; F01P11/00; F01P11/02; F01P11/0285
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
133 words
IN A RADIATOR OVERFLOW SYSTEM, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A RADIATOR INCLUDING A FILLER NECK AND A SIDE MEMBER FOR MOUNTING SAID RADIATOR INTO AN AUTOMOBILE OR THE LIKE, SAID SIDE MEMBER INTEGRALLY INCLUDING A LENGTH OF MATERIAL DISPOSED IN AN ENCLOSED POSITION WITH A HOLLOW INTERIOR TO SIMULTANEOUSLY SERVE AS BOTH A STRUCTURAL PART AND A FIRST CONDUIT EXTENDING IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION ALONG THE SIDE OF SAID RADIATOR AND INCLUDING AN OPEN TOP AND AN OPEN BOTTOM FOR THE FLOW OF FLUID THERETHROUGH, AND A RUBBER TUBE RELEASABLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID FILLER NECK AND BEING IN FLUID-FLOW COMMUNICATION THEREWITH AND EXTENDING TO SAID FIRST CONDUIT AND BEING IN FLUID-FLOW COMMUNICATION WITH SAID OPEN TOP THEREOF FOR CONDUCTING THE FLOW OF FLUID FROM SAID FILLER NECK TO SAID FIRST CONDUIT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
133 words
IN A RADIATOR OVERFLOW SYSTEM, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING A RADIATOR INCLUDING A FILLER NECK AND A SIDE MEMBER FOR MOUNTING SAID RADIATOR INTO AN AUTOMOBILE OR THE LIKE, SAID SIDE MEMBER INTEGRALLY INCLUDING A LENGTH OF MATERIAL DISPOSED IN AN ENCLOSED POSITION WITH A HOLLOW INTERIOR TO SIMULTANEOUSLY SERVE AS BOTH A STRUCTURAL PART AND A FIRST CONDUIT EXTENDING IN AN UPRIGHT POSITION ALONG THE SIDE OF SAID RADIATOR AND INCLUDING AN OPEN TOP AND AN OPEN BOTTOM FOR THE FLOW OF FLUID THERETHROUGH, AND A RUBBER TUBE RELEASABLY CONNECTED AT ONE END TO SAID FILLER NECK AND BEING IN FLUID-FLOW COMMUNICATION THEREWITH AND EXTENDING TO SAID FIRST CONDUIT AND BEING IN FLUID-FLOW COMMUNICATION WITH SAID OPEN TOP THEREOF FOR CONDUCTING THE FLOW OF FLUID FROM SAID FILLER NECK TO SAID FIRST CONDUIT.
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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) | 1968-10-25 | 1969-04-26 | 1969-10-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-25 | 1973-04-26 | 1973-10-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-25 | 1977-04-26 | 1977-10-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |