US3236494A
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Manually operable solenoid valve
Assignee: Graham White Sales Corp
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Filing: 1962-04-23
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Granted: 1966-02-22
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Expires: 1982-04-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Virgil L Frantz
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:52
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K31/00; F16K31/02; F16K31/06; F16K31/0603; F16K31/0624; F16K31/0627; F16K31/0606
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A SOLENOID VALVE COMPRISING A VALVE BODY MOUNTING A SOLENOID, A VALVE CHAMBER IN SAID BODY, A PLUNGER IN SAID CHAMBER AND SHIFTABLE AGAINST YIELDABLE RESISTANCE FROM A NORMAL POSITION RELATIVE TO A VALVE SEAT THEREIN ON ENERGIZING OF SAID SOLENOID, SAID BODY HAVING A NORMALLY PLUGGED ACCESS OPENING FROM AN EXTERIOR THEREOF ONTO AN END OF SAID CHAMBER FOR REMOVAL OF SAID PLUNGER THERETHROUGH, AND MANUALLY ACTUATABLE MEANS PROJECTABLE INTO SAID CHAMBER THROUGH A SIDE THEREOF INTO THE PATH OF REMOVAL OF SAID PLUNGER AND INTO ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH FOR SIMULATING THE ACTION THEREON OF SAID SOLENOID, SAID MEANS NORMALLY BEING DISENGAGED FROM SAID DISPOSED OUT OF THE WAY OF REMOVAL THEREPAST OF SAID PLUNGER FROM SAID BODY THROUGH SAID OPENING.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
A SOLENOID VALVE COMPRISING A VALVE BODY MOUNTING A SOLENOID, A VALVE CHAMBER IN SAID BODY, A PLUNGER IN SAID CHAMBER AND SHIFTABLE AGAINST YIELDABLE RESISTANCE FROM A NORMAL POSITION RELATIVE TO A VALVE SEAT THEREIN ON ENERGIZING OF SAID SOLENOID, SAID BODY HAVING A NORMALLY PLUGGED ACCESS OPENING FROM AN EXTERIOR THEREOF ONTO AN END OF SAID CHAMBER FOR REMOVAL OF SAID PLUNGER THERETHROUGH, AND MANUALLY ACTUATABLE MEANS PROJECTABLE INTO SAID CHAMBER THROUGH A SIDE THEREOF INTO THE PATH OF REMOVAL OF SAID PLUNGER AND INTO ENGAGEMENT THEREWITH FOR SIMULATING THE ACTION THEREON OF SAID SOLENOID, SAID MEANS NORMALLY BEING DISENGAGED FROM SAID DISPOSED OUT OF THE WAY OF REMOVAL THEREPAST OF SAID PLUNGER FROM SAID BODY THROUGH SAID OPENING.
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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) | 1969-02-21 | 1969-08-23 | 1970-02-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-21 | 1973-08-23 | 1974-02-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-21 | 1977-08-23 | 1978-02-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |