US3244314A
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Vent cap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-13
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1984-07-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John G Fisher
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:54
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K17/00; F16K17/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
169 words
A VENT CAP ADAPTED FOR USE IN ASSOCIATION WITH AN OPENING SPACED FROM THE SIDE WALL AND DISPOSED IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL END WALL OF A BARREL OR OTHER CONTAINER, SAID VENT CAP COMPRISING A BODY HAVING A CYLINDRICAL PORTION THREADED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH COMPLEMENTARY THREADS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BARREL OPENING, SAID VENT CAP HAVING A VENT OPENING THEREIN EXTENDING FROM INNER TO OUTER PORTIONS THEREOF, A SMALL GENERALLY U-SHAPED VENT TUBE WITH ONE END PORTION IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID VENT OPENING AT SAID OUTER PORTION OF THE VENT CAP BODY AND WITH AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION DISPOSED IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID CAP BODY AND EXTENDING ABOVE THE SIDE WALL OF THE BARREL, THE OTHER END PORTION OF SAID TUBE OPENING DOWNWARDLY, A CLOSURE MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID OTHER END PORTION OF SAID TUBE AND PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE SMALL VENT OPENING COMMUNICATING WITH SAID VENT TUBE AND FACING DOWNWARDLY TO AVOID THE ENTRY OF RAIN WATER THERETHROUGH, AND A SMALL FILTER DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CLOSURE MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
169 words
A VENT CAP ADAPTED FOR USE IN ASSOCIATION WITH AN OPENING SPACED FROM THE SIDE WALL AND DISPOSED IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL END WALL OF A BARREL OR OTHER CONTAINER, SAID VENT CAP COMPRISING A BODY HAVING A CYLINDRICAL PORTION THREADED FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH COMPLEMENTARY THREADS ASSOCIATED WITH THE BARREL OPENING, SAID VENT CAP HAVING A VENT OPENING THEREIN EXTENDING FROM INNER TO OUTER PORTIONS THEREOF, A SMALL GENERALLY U-SHAPED VENT TUBE WITH ONE END PORTION IN COMMUNICATION WITH SAID VENT OPENING AT SAID OUTER PORTION OF THE VENT CAP BODY AND WITH AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION DISPOSED IN SPACED RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID CAP BODY AND EXTENDING ABOVE THE SIDE WALL OF THE BARREL, THE OTHER END PORTION OF SAID TUBE OPENING DOWNWARDLY, A CLOSURE MEANS OPERATIVELY ASSOCIATED WITH SAID OTHER END PORTION OF SAID TUBE AND PROVIDED WITH AT LEAST ONE SMALL VENT OPENING COMMUNICATING WITH SAID VENT TUBE AND FACING DOWNWARDLY TO AVOID THE ENTRY OF RAIN WATER THERETHROUGH, AND A SMALL FILTER DISPOSED WITHIN SAID CLOSURE 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) | 1969-04-04 | 1969-10-04 | 1970-04-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-04-04 | 1973-10-04 | 1974-04-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-04-04 | 1977-10-04 | 1978-04-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |