US3237716A
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Detachable heat shield for exhaust muffler
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-21
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Granted: 1966-03-01
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Expires: 1984-07-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Billie D Parsons
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 23:24
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01N; F01N13/00; F01N13/14; F01N2590/00; F01N2590/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
128 words
A HEAT DEFLECTING ATTACHMENT FOR THE EXHAUST MUFFLERS OF FARM TRACTORS AND THE LIKE, SAID ATTACHMENT COMPRISING: (A) AN ELONGATED HEAT DEFLECTING BAFFLE MEMBER, (B) OPPOSITE LONGITUDINAL EDGES OF SAID BAFFLE MEMBER BEING INTURNED TO DEFINE RADIALLY INWARDLY PROJECTING LEGS WHICH TERMINATE IN GENERALLY RIGHT ANGULARLY DISPOSED ELONGATED RELATIVELY FLAT FEET ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE SHELL OF A MUFFLER AT CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED POINTS ALONG A MAJOR PORTION OF THE LENGTH OF EACH THEREOF, AND (C) MEANS FOR DETACHABLY SECURING SAID BAFFLE TO THE EXTERIOR OF A MUFFLE SO AS TO SHIELD THE DRIVER OF THE TRACTOR, (D) SAID MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF AXIALLY SPACED CLAMPING BANDS, ONE EACH PASSING THROUGH OPPOSED OPENINGS IN SAID LEGS AND OVERLYING SAID FEET WHEREBY TO EMBRACE THE SHELL OF SAID MUFFLER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
128 words
A HEAT DEFLECTING ATTACHMENT FOR THE EXHAUST MUFFLERS OF FARM TRACTORS AND THE LIKE, SAID ATTACHMENT COMPRISING: (A) AN ELONGATED HEAT DEFLECTING BAFFLE MEMBER, (B) OPPOSITE LONGITUDINAL EDGES OF SAID BAFFLE MEMBER BEING INTURNED TO DEFINE RADIALLY INWARDLY PROJECTING LEGS WHICH TERMINATE IN GENERALLY RIGHT ANGULARLY DISPOSED ELONGATED RELATIVELY FLAT FEET ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE SHELL OF A MUFFLER AT CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED POINTS ALONG A MAJOR PORTION OF THE LENGTH OF EACH THEREOF, AND (C) MEANS FOR DETACHABLY SECURING SAID BAFFLE TO THE EXTERIOR OF A MUFFLE SO AS TO SHIELD THE DRIVER OF THE TRACTOR, (D) SAID MEANS COMPRISING A PAIR OF AXIALLY SPACED CLAMPING BANDS, ONE EACH PASSING THROUGH OPPOSED OPENINGS IN SAID LEGS AND OVERLYING SAID FEET WHEREBY TO EMBRACE THE SHELL OF SAID MUFFLER.
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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) | 1969-02-28 | 1969-08-30 | 1970-03-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-02-28 | 1973-08-30 | 1974-03-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-02-28 | 1977-08-30 | 1978-03-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |