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US3220656A
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Valve for mixing hot and cold water with soap in various proportions
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-02
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Granted: 1965-11-30
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Expires: 1983-04-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles W Birdsong
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 02:02
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/04; E03C1/046; A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/44; A47L15/4418; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/4891; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86493; Y10T137/86718; Y10T137/86726; Y10T137/86815; Y10T137/86823; Y10T137/87571; Y10T137/87676; Y10T137/87684; Y10T137/87692
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
101 words
A VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR MIXING HOT AND/OR COLD WATER WITH SOAP, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A HOUSING INCLUDING SEPARATE COLD AND HOT WATER INLETS AND SEPARATE COLD AND HOT WATER OUTLETS, SAID HOUSING ALSO INCLUDING A SOAP RESERVOIR AND A SINGLE VALVE MEMBER MOVABLE SUPPORTED FROM SAID HOUSING AND INCLUDING PASSAGE MEANS COACTING WITH SAID INLETS, SAID RESERVOIR, AND SAID OUTLETS AND OPERABLE, UPON SELECTIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID VALVE MEMBER TO SIMULTANEOUSLY AND/OR INDIVIDUALLY DIRECTLY COMMUNICATE SAID INLETS WITH SAID OUTLETS INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID RESERVOIR AND SELECTIVELY SIMULTANEOUSLY AND/OR INDIVIDUALLY COMMUNICATE SAID INLETS WITH SAID OUTLETS BY SAY OF SAID SOAP RESERVOIR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
101 words
A VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR MIXING HOT AND/OR COLD WATER WITH SOAP, SAID ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A HOUSING INCLUDING SEPARATE COLD AND HOT WATER INLETS AND SEPARATE COLD AND HOT WATER OUTLETS, SAID HOUSING ALSO INCLUDING A SOAP RESERVOIR AND A SINGLE VALVE MEMBER MOVABLE SUPPORTED FROM SAID HOUSING AND INCLUDING PASSAGE MEANS COACTING WITH SAID INLETS, SAID RESERVOIR, AND SAID OUTLETS AND OPERABLE, UPON SELECTIVE MOVEMENT OF SAID VALVE MEMBER TO SIMULTANEOUSLY AND/OR INDIVIDUALLY DIRECTLY COMMUNICATE SAID INLETS WITH SAID OUTLETS INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID RESERVOIR AND SELECTIVELY SIMULTANEOUSLY AND/OR INDIVIDUALLY COMMUNICATE SAID INLETS WITH SAID OUTLETS BY SAY OF SAID SOAP RESERVOIR.
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) | 1968-11-29 | 1969-05-31 | 1969-11-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-11-29 | 1973-05-31 | 1973-11-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-11-29 | 1977-05-31 | 1977-11-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |