US3224650A
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Metering valve structure
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-14
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1984-10-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr George W Willits
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 14:23
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F11/00; G01F11/28; G01F11/282
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
160 words
A COMBINATION CONTAINER AND DISPENSING DEVICE FOR DISPENSING MEASURED QUANTITIES OF DRY GRANULAR OR POWDERED MATERIAL COMPRISING, AN UPSTANDING BODY OF RESILIENT MATERIAL HAVING FIRST WALL PORTIONS AT THE UPPER END DEFINING A STORAGE CHAMBER, SAID WALL PORTIONS BEING ARRANGED TO DEFINE AN UPPER OPEN END AND A LOWER OPEN END SUBSTANTIALLY SMALLER THAN SAID UPPER OPEN END, SECOND WALL PORTIONS AT THE LOWER END OF THE BODY DEFINING A MEASURING POCKET, SAID SECOND WALL PORTIONS HAVING AN UPPER NORMALLY OPEN END CONNECTED TO THE LOWER END OF THE STORAGE CHAMBER AND A NORMALLY CLOSED LOWER END HAVING A SLIT THEREIN, AND MEANS FOR FIRST CLOSING THE UPPER OPEN END OF SAID POCKET AND THEN OPENING THE LOWER CLOSED END THEREOF TO DISPENSE THE CONTENTS OF THE POCKET, SAID MEANS INCLUDING BAR MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH THE SECOND WALL PORTIONS AT THE UPPER END OF THE POCKET AND CONNECTED TO THE SECOND WALL PORTIONS AT THE LOWER END OF THE POCKET.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
160 words
A COMBINATION CONTAINER AND DISPENSING DEVICE FOR DISPENSING MEASURED QUANTITIES OF DRY GRANULAR OR POWDERED MATERIAL COMPRISING, AN UPSTANDING BODY OF RESILIENT MATERIAL HAVING FIRST WALL PORTIONS AT THE UPPER END DEFINING A STORAGE CHAMBER, SAID WALL PORTIONS BEING ARRANGED TO DEFINE AN UPPER OPEN END AND A LOWER OPEN END SUBSTANTIALLY SMALLER THAN SAID UPPER OPEN END, SECOND WALL PORTIONS AT THE LOWER END OF THE BODY DEFINING A MEASURING POCKET, SAID SECOND WALL PORTIONS HAVING AN UPPER NORMALLY OPEN END CONNECTED TO THE LOWER END OF THE STORAGE CHAMBER AND A NORMALLY CLOSED LOWER END HAVING A SLIT THEREIN, AND MEANS FOR FIRST CLOSING THE UPPER OPEN END OF SAID POCKET AND THEN OPENING THE LOWER CLOSED END THEREOF TO DISPENSE THE CONTENTS OF THE POCKET, SAID MEANS INCLUDING BAR MEANS ENGAGEABLE WITH THE SECOND WALL PORTIONS AT THE UPPER END OF THE POCKET AND CONNECTED TO THE SECOND WALL PORTIONS AT THE LOWER END OF THE POCKET.
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) | 1968-12-20 | 1969-06-21 | 1969-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-20 | 1973-06-21 | 1973-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-20 | 1977-06-21 | 1977-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |