US3254669A
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Single lever valve with temperature indicator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-06
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Granted: 1966-06-07
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Expires: 1983-12-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Perlman Milton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 18:32
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K11/00; F16K11/02; F16K11/08; F16K11/087; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8158; Y10T137/8225; Y10T137/8275; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/87056; Y10T137/8708
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
223 words
IN A SINGLE LEVER VALVE PROVIDED WITH A BODY HAVING TWO INLET PORTS AND AN OUTLET PORT, A VALVE MEMBER FOR SAID PORTS PROVIDED WITH AN OPERATING STEM AND MOVABLE SIDE TO SIDE AND AROUND ITS AXIS ROTATABLY BY CORRESPONDINNG MOVEMENT OF SAID STEM FOR PROPORTINATELY MIXING INLET FLOW FROM THE INLET PORTS CONTROLLED BY SAID VALVE MOVEMENT AND FOR CONTROLLING OUTLET FLOW TO THE OUTLET PORT; AND A CAP OVER SAID BODY; INSUCH VALVE: MEANS FOR MOVING THE STEM SIDE TO SIDE AND FOR ROTATING IT AMD FOR INDICATING THE INLET FLOW PROPORTIONING COMPRISING A SLEEVE FITTED TIGHTLY OVER SAID STEM AND SURROUNDING IT; A LARGE DIAMETER HAND GRIP CONCENTRIC WITH SAID SLEEVE BUT REMOTELY SPACED ANNULARLY FROM IT BUT CONNECTED INTEGRALLY TO IT; AND A COVER OVERLYING SAID HAND GRIP AND REMOVABLY SECURED TO IT; SAID VALVE ALSO HAVING A WIDE INDICATOR PLATE UNDER SAID COVER AND STEM THEREOF SECURED IN A STATIONARY PART OF THE VALVE FOR MOUNTING SAID INDICATOR PLATE; THE COVER HAVING A SMALL VIEW OPENING EXPOSING THAT PART OF THE INDICATOR PLATE WITH WHICH THE VIEW OPENING HAPPENS BEING TO REGISTER; THE FIRST STEM AND THE SLEEVE BEING UNDER AND SPACED FROM SAID COVER; WITH THE INDICATOR BEING IN THE SPACE THUS PROVIDED, AND WITH THE SECOND STEM BEING LATERALLY SPACED FROM THE FIRST STEM AND SLEEVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
223 words
IN A SINGLE LEVER VALVE PROVIDED WITH A BODY HAVING TWO INLET PORTS AND AN OUTLET PORT, A VALVE MEMBER FOR SAID PORTS PROVIDED WITH AN OPERATING STEM AND MOVABLE SIDE TO SIDE AND AROUND ITS AXIS ROTATABLY BY CORRESPONDINNG MOVEMENT OF SAID STEM FOR PROPORTINATELY MIXING INLET FLOW FROM THE INLET PORTS CONTROLLED BY SAID VALVE MOVEMENT AND FOR CONTROLLING OUTLET FLOW TO THE OUTLET PORT; AND A CAP OVER SAID BODY; INSUCH VALVE: MEANS FOR MOVING THE STEM SIDE TO SIDE AND FOR ROTATING IT AMD FOR INDICATING THE INLET FLOW PROPORTIONING COMPRISING A SLEEVE FITTED TIGHTLY OVER SAID STEM AND SURROUNDING IT; A LARGE DIAMETER HAND GRIP CONCENTRIC WITH SAID SLEEVE BUT REMOTELY SPACED ANNULARLY FROM IT BUT CONNECTED INTEGRALLY TO IT; AND A COVER OVERLYING SAID HAND GRIP AND REMOVABLY SECURED TO IT; SAID VALVE ALSO HAVING A WIDE INDICATOR PLATE UNDER SAID COVER AND STEM THEREOF SECURED IN A STATIONARY PART OF THE VALVE FOR MOUNTING SAID INDICATOR PLATE; THE COVER HAVING A SMALL VIEW OPENING EXPOSING THAT PART OF THE INDICATOR PLATE WITH WHICH THE VIEW OPENING HAPPENS BEING TO REGISTER; THE FIRST STEM AND THE SLEEVE BEING UNDER AND SPACED FROM SAID COVER; WITH THE INDICATOR BEING IN THE SPACE THUS PROVIDED, AND WITH THE SECOND STEM BEING LATERALLY SPACED FROM THE FIRST STEM AND SLEEVE.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-06-06 | 1969-12-06 | 1970-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-06 | 1973-12-06 | 1974-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-06 | 1977-12-06 | 1978-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |