US3244316A
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Closures for pressure vessels
Assignee: Coca-Cola Co
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Filing: 1963-10-14
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Granted: 1966-04-05
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Expires: 1983-10-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jerry T Atkinson
- 👤 Robert L Jacobs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:16
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16J; F16J13/00; F16J13/02; F16J13/14
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
IN A PRESSURE VESSEL WALL OF SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM THICKNESS, A SAFETY BLOWOUT COMPRISING A FIRST PORTION OF SAID WALL OFFSET TO ONE SIDE OF SAID WALL, SAID FIRST PORTION BEING A SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT RIDGE, A SECOND PORTION OF SAID WALL OFFSET TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID WALL, SAID SECOND PORTION BEING AN ARCUATE RIGDE HAVING A CREST OF SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED THICKNESS COMPARED TO THE THICKNESS OF SAID WALL, SAID REDUCED THICKNESS BEING PREDETERMINED SO THAT UPON BUILDUP OF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WITHIN SAID VESSEL, SAID WALL WILL RUPTURE AT SAID REDUCED THICKNESS CREST AND THE PART OF SAID WALL LOCATED BETWEEN SAID RIDGES WILL MOVE ABOUT SAID STRAIGHT RIDGE AS A HINGE TO RELIEVE SAID EXCESSIVE PRESSURE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
IN A PRESSURE VESSEL WALL OF SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM THICKNESS, A SAFETY BLOWOUT COMPRISING A FIRST PORTION OF SAID WALL OFFSET TO ONE SIDE OF SAID WALL, SAID FIRST PORTION BEING A SUBSTANTIALLY STRAIGHT RIDGE, A SECOND PORTION OF SAID WALL OFFSET TO THE OPPOSITE SIDE OF SAID WALL, SAID SECOND PORTION BEING AN ARCUATE RIGDE HAVING A CREST OF SUBSTANTIALLY REDUCED THICKNESS COMPARED TO THE THICKNESS OF SAID WALL, SAID REDUCED THICKNESS BEING PREDETERMINED SO THAT UPON BUILDUP OF EXCESSIVE PRESSURE WITHIN SAID VESSEL, SAID WALL WILL RUPTURE AT SAID REDUCED THICKNESS CREST AND THE PART OF SAID WALL LOCATED BETWEEN SAID RIDGES WILL MOVE ABOUT SAID STRAIGHT RIDGE AS A HINGE TO RELIEVE SAID EXCESSIVE PRESSURE.
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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 |