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US3231135A
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Dispensing control apparatus having plural counters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-30
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Granted: 1966-01-25
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Expires: 1983-12-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elbert C Starbuck
- 👤 Siamon Al
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 19:55
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/42; B67D7/44; B67D7/445; B67D7/32; B67D7/3236
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
AN INDICATING SYSTEM FOR AIDING IN THE CONTROLLING AND SUPERVISING THE DISPENSING OF PREDETERMINABLE AMOUNTS OF A LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE, FROM A STORAGE TANK BY MEANS OF A DISPENSING TAP, COMPRISING: A TAP SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED TO THE TAP AND ACTUATED WHENEVER THE TAP FOR DISPENSING THE LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE IS BEING ACTUATED; A COUNTER INCLUDING AN ENABLING CIRCUIT OPERATED BY SAID TAP SWITCH WHEN ACTUATED; MEANS FOR GENERATING A SOURCE OF TIMED ELECTRICAL PULSES CONNECTIBLE THROUGH SAID ENABLING CIRCUIT TO SAID COUNTER UPON TAP-SWITCH ACTUATION; AND A TIMING CIRCUIT CONNECTED IN CIRCUIT TO SAID TAP SWITCH AND BEING ACTIVATED UPON ACTUATION OF SAID TAP SWITCH TO TEMPORARILY DISABLE SAID ENABLING CIRCUIT FOR A PREDETERMINED PERIOD OF TIME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
AN INDICATING SYSTEM FOR AIDING IN THE CONTROLLING AND SUPERVISING THE DISPENSING OF PREDETERMINABLE AMOUNTS OF A LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE, FROM A STORAGE TANK BY MEANS OF A DISPENSING TAP, COMPRISING: A TAP SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED TO THE TAP AND ACTUATED WHENEVER THE TAP FOR DISPENSING THE LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE IS BEING ACTUATED; A COUNTER INCLUDING AN ENABLING CIRCUIT OPERATED BY SAID TAP SWITCH WHEN ACTUATED; MEANS FOR GENERATING A SOURCE OF TIMED ELECTRICAL PULSES CONNECTIBLE THROUGH SAID ENABLING CIRCUIT TO SAID COUNTER UPON TAP-SWITCH ACTUATION; AND A TIMING CIRCUIT CONNECTED IN CIRCUIT TO SAID TAP SWITCH AND BEING ACTIVATED UPON ACTUATION OF SAID TAP SWITCH TO TEMPORARILY DISABLE SAID ENABLING CIRCUIT FOR A PREDETERMINED PERIOD OF TIME.
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) | 1969-01-24 | 1969-07-26 | 1970-01-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-24 | 1973-07-26 | 1974-01-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-24 | 1977-07-26 | 1978-01-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |