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US3222690A
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Combination manual-automatic water control means for tub-shower installation
Assignee: American Radiator and Standard Sanitary Corp
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Filing: 1963-01-04
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Granted: 1965-12-14
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Expires: 1983-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas E Noakes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:02
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/04; E03C1/041; G; G05; G05D; G05D23/00; G05D23/01; G05D23/13; G05D23/1393; G05D9/00; G05D9/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
IN A TUB-SHOWER INSTALLATION HAVING A WATER MIXING DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH A MANUALLY-ADJUSTABLE MEMBER FOR CAUSING THE DEVICE TO SUPPLY WATER OF VARYING TEMPERATURES TO THE TUB OR SHOWER; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC VALVE CONNECTED WITH THE MIXING DEVICE TO ACT AS A SHUT OFF; A SWITCH ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED WITH THE ELECTRIC PORTION OF THE VALVE FOR ENERGIZING AND DE-ENERGIZING SAME; AND AN OPERATOR FOR THE SWITCH INTERRELATED WITH THE MANUALLY-ADJUSTABLE MEMBER SO THAT THE OPERATOR IS PREVENTED FROM MOVEMENT TO THE VALVE-OPEN POSITION WHEN THE MANUALLY-ADJUSTABLE MEMBER IS AT A RELATIVELY HIGH TEMPERATURE SETTING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
IN A TUB-SHOWER INSTALLATION HAVING A WATER MIXING DEVICE EQUIPPED WITH A MANUALLY-ADJUSTABLE MEMBER FOR CAUSING THE DEVICE TO SUPPLY WATER OF VARYING TEMPERATURES TO THE TUB OR SHOWER; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING AN ELECTRIC VALVE CONNECTED WITH THE MIXING DEVICE TO ACT AS A SHUT OFF; A SWITCH ELECTRICALLY CONNECTED WITH THE ELECTRIC PORTION OF THE VALVE FOR ENERGIZING AND DE-ENERGIZING SAME; AND AN OPERATOR FOR THE SWITCH INTERRELATED WITH THE MANUALLY-ADJUSTABLE MEMBER SO THAT THE OPERATOR IS PREVENTED FROM MOVEMENT TO THE VALVE-OPEN POSITION WHEN THE MANUALLY-ADJUSTABLE MEMBER IS AT A RELATIVELY HIGH TEMPERATURE SETTING.
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) | 1968-12-13 | 1969-06-14 | 1969-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-13 | 1973-06-14 | 1973-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-13 | 1977-06-14 | 1977-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |