US3264850A
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Oil drum cap lock
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-10-09
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Granted: 1966-08-09
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Expires: 1984-10-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Bower
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 11:24
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D39/00; B65D39/08; B65D39/082; B65D39/084; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T70/00; Y10T70/50; Y10T70/5093; Y10T70/554; Y10T70/5562; Y10T70/5571; Y10T70/70; Y10T70/7441; Y10T70/7915
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
IN A LOCK ACCOMMODATING MEANS FOR PREVENTING THE THEFT AND/OR UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL OF CONTENTS OF A CONVENTIONAL OIL OR GASOLINE DRUM, THE COMBINATION OF A SCREW CAP WITH SEALING GASKET AND AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING GASKET COMPRESSING FLANGE, A RING LIKE MEMBER HAVING AN INWARDLY EXTENDING FLANGE AT ITS LOWER SIDE ADAPTED AND ARRANGED TO EXTEND UNDER THE GASKET COMPRESSING FLANGE OF SAID SCREW CAP, SAID RING HAVING A HINGE FORMING PLATE EXTENDING AT ONE SIDE AND OPPOSITELY DISPOSED MEANS HAVING A PADLOCK ACCOMMODATING OPENING, AND A COVER MOUNTED UPON THE HINGE FORMING PLATE OF SAID RING HAVING A CONFIGURATION CONFORMING WITH THE OUTER CIRCUMFERENCE OF SAID RING AND A DEPENDING CLEVIS LIKE EXTENSION WITH OPENINGS FOR REGISTER WITH THE PADLOCK ACCOMMODATING OPENING OF SAID OPPOSITELY DISPOSED MEANS, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT WHEN APPLIED TO THE CLOSURE CAP SAID RING AND HINGED COVER WILL BE FREE TO ROTATE INDEPENDENTLY OF THE CAP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
IN A LOCK ACCOMMODATING MEANS FOR PREVENTING THE THEFT AND/OR UNAUTHORIZED REMOVAL OF CONTENTS OF A CONVENTIONAL OIL OR GASOLINE DRUM, THE COMBINATION OF A SCREW CAP WITH SEALING GASKET AND AN OUTWARDLY EXTENDING GASKET COMPRESSING FLANGE, A RING LIKE MEMBER HAVING AN INWARDLY EXTENDING FLANGE AT ITS LOWER SIDE ADAPTED AND ARRANGED TO EXTEND UNDER THE GASKET COMPRESSING FLANGE OF SAID SCREW CAP, SAID RING HAVING A HINGE FORMING PLATE EXTENDING AT ONE SIDE AND OPPOSITELY DISPOSED MEANS HAVING A PADLOCK ACCOMMODATING OPENING, AND A COVER MOUNTED UPON THE HINGE FORMING PLATE OF SAID RING HAVING A CONFIGURATION CONFORMING WITH THE OUTER CIRCUMFERENCE OF SAID RING AND A DEPENDING CLEVIS LIKE EXTENSION WITH OPENINGS FOR REGISTER WITH THE PADLOCK ACCOMMODATING OPENING OF SAID OPPOSITELY DISPOSED MEANS, CHARACTERIZED BY THE FACT THAT WHEN APPLIED TO THE CLOSURE CAP SAID RING AND HINGED COVER WILL BE FREE TO ROTATE INDEPENDENTLY OF THE CAP.
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) | 1969-08-08 | 1970-02-07 | 1970-08-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-08 | 1974-02-07 | 1974-08-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-08 | 1978-02-07 | 1978-08-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |