US3233864A
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Lever-actuated valve device having particular trip cable operator means
Assignee: Behlen Manufacturing Co Inc
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Filing: 1963-12-20
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Granted: 1966-02-08
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Expires: 1983-12-20
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter D Behlen
- 👤 Elmer J Henke
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 22:40
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K5/00; A01K5/02; A01K5/0216; F; F16; F16K; F16K31/00; F16K31/44; A01K5/0218; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/18; Y10T74/18888; Y10T74/1892; Y10T74/18936
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
116 words
IN A LIQUID FEED DISPENSING SYSTEM, COMPRISING, A FEED MATERIAL CONDUIT HAVING A DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING OUTLET PORT WITH A LOWER OPEN END, A U-SHAPED MEMBER HAVING ITS LEGS EXTENDING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID PORT AND ITS BASE PORTION EXTENDING CROSS THE OPENING IN SAID PORT, A VALVE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID BASE PORTION AND ADAPTED TO EXTEND INTO SAID PORT, A TRIP ARM HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER AND OPERATIVELY PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID CONDUIT FOR RAISING AND LOWERING SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER, AND MEMBER COUPLED TO SAID TRIP MEMBER FOR MOVING IT TO A FIRST POSITION TO CLOSE SAID VALVE MEANS IN SAID PORT AND TO A SECOND POSITION TO OPEN SAID VALVE MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
116 words
IN A LIQUID FEED DISPENSING SYSTEM, COMPRISING, A FEED MATERIAL CONDUIT HAVING A DOWNWARDLY EXTENDING OUTLET PORT WITH A LOWER OPEN END, A U-SHAPED MEMBER HAVING ITS LEGS EXTENDING ON OPPOSITE SIDES OF SAID PORT AND ITS BASE PORTION EXTENDING CROSS THE OPENING IN SAID PORT, A VALVE MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID BASE PORTION AND ADAPTED TO EXTEND INTO SAID PORT, A TRIP ARM HINGEDLY CONNECTED TO SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER AND OPERATIVELY PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID CONDUIT FOR RAISING AND LOWERING SAID U-SHAPED MEMBER, AND MEMBER COUPLED TO SAID TRIP MEMBER FOR MOVING IT TO A FIRST POSITION TO CLOSE SAID VALVE MEANS IN SAID PORT AND TO A SECOND POSITION TO OPEN SAID VALVE MEANS.
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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) | 1969-02-07 | 1969-08-09 | 1970-02-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-07 | 1973-08-09 | 1974-02-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-07 | 1977-08-09 | 1978-02-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |