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US3261554A
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Reversing spray arm
Assignee: White Consolidated Industries Inc
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Filing: 1964-06-05
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Granted: 1966-07-19
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Expires: 1984-06-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Richard L Perl
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 17:01
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/14; A47L15/18; A47L15/22; A47L15/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A REVERSING SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A ROTATABLY MOUNTED REACTION SPRAY ARM, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE TO SAID SPRAY ARM, SAID SPRAY ARM BEING PROVIDED WITH FRIST DRIVE JET MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID SPRAY ARM IN ONE DIRECTION AND SECOND DRIVE JET MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID SPRAY ARM IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, FIRST CHAMBER MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID FIRST DRIVE JET MEANS FOR SUPPLYING LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE THERETO AND SECOND CHAMBER MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID SECOND DRIVE JET MEANS FOR SUPPLYING LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE THERETO, VALVING MECHANISM RESPONSIVE TO FLUCTUATIONS IN LIQUID PRESSURE WITHIN SAID SPRAY ARM FOR REVERSING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION THEREOF, SAID VALVING MECHANISM COMPRISING ROCKER MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID SPRAY ARM AND VALVE MEANS PIVOTALLY CARRIED BY SAID ROCKER MEANS FOR ALTERNATELY DIRECTING THE LIQUID TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND CHAMBER MEANS FOR RESPECTIVELY ROTATING SAID SPRAY ARM FIRST IN SAID ONE DIRECTION AND THEN SAID OTHER DIRECTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A REVERSING SPRAY ARM ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A ROTATABLY MOUNTED REACTION SPRAY ARM, MEANS FOR SUPPLYING LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE TO SAID SPRAY ARM, SAID SPRAY ARM BEING PROVIDED WITH FRIST DRIVE JET MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID SPRAY ARM IN ONE DIRECTION AND SECOND DRIVE JET MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID SPRAY ARM IN THE OPPOSITE DIRECTION, FIRST CHAMBER MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID FIRST DRIVE JET MEANS FOR SUPPLYING LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE THERETO AND SECOND CHAMBER MEANS COMMUNICATING WITH SAID SECOND DRIVE JET MEANS FOR SUPPLYING LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE THERETO, VALVING MECHANISM RESPONSIVE TO FLUCTUATIONS IN LIQUID PRESSURE WITHIN SAID SPRAY ARM FOR REVERSING THE DIRECTION OF ROTATION THEREOF, SAID VALVING MECHANISM COMPRISING ROCKER MEANS DISPOSED WITHIN SAID SPRAY ARM AND VALVE MEANS PIVOTALLY CARRIED BY SAID ROCKER MEANS FOR ALTERNATELY DIRECTING THE LIQUID TO SAID FIRST AND SECOND CHAMBER MEANS FOR RESPECTIVELY ROTATING SAID SPRAY ARM FIRST IN SAID ONE DIRECTION AND THEN SAID OTHER DIRECTION.
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) | 1969-07-18 | 1970-01-17 | 1970-07-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-18 | 1974-01-17 | 1974-07-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-18 | 1978-01-17 | 1978-07-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |