US3268009A
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Deluge device for extinguishing fire in pipeline
Assignee: Aerojet Rocketdyne Inc
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Filing: 1963-06-04
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Granted: 1966-08-23
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Expires: 1983-06-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Atlee H Bussey
- 👤 Horace W Ray
- 👤 Buddie W Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 15:57
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L55/00; A; A62; A62C; A62C3/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/1624; Y10T137/1632; Y10T137/1647
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
AN EXPLOSIVE OPERATED DELUGE DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED IN A RUN OF PIPELINE CARRYING INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL, COMPRISING: A LENGTH OF FRANGIBLE PIPE SECURED AT EACH END, IN LEAD-PROOF RELATION, TO ADJACENT SEGMENTS OF THE PIPELINE; A LEAK-PROOF HOUSING ENCLOSING SAID LENGTH OF FRANGIBLE PIPE AND MOUNTED ON THE ADJACENT SEGMENTS OF THE PIPELINE IN LEAK-PROOF RELATION THERETO; A TUBULAR MEMBER SEALED INTO A WALL OF SAID HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO ADMIT FIRE EXTINGUISHING FLUID INTO SAID HOUSING; A FRANGIBLE CLOSURE MEMBER MOUNTED IN SAID TUBULAR MEMBER; EXPLOSIVE MEANS TO DISINTEGRATE SAID LENGTH OF FRANGIBLE PIPE AND SAID FRANGIBLE CLOSURE MEMBER AT THE SAME TIME; AND INITIATING MEANS OPERATED FROM OUTSIDE OF SAID HOUSING TO DETONAE SAID EXPLOSIVE MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
119 words
AN EXPLOSIVE OPERATED DELUGE DEVICE ADAPTED TO BE MOUNTED IN A RUN OF PIPELINE CARRYING INFLAMMABLE MATERIAL, COMPRISING: A LENGTH OF FRANGIBLE PIPE SECURED AT EACH END, IN LEAD-PROOF RELATION, TO ADJACENT SEGMENTS OF THE PIPELINE; A LEAK-PROOF HOUSING ENCLOSING SAID LENGTH OF FRANGIBLE PIPE AND MOUNTED ON THE ADJACENT SEGMENTS OF THE PIPELINE IN LEAK-PROOF RELATION THERETO; A TUBULAR MEMBER SEALED INTO A WALL OF SAID HOUSING AND ADAPTED TO ADMIT FIRE EXTINGUISHING FLUID INTO SAID HOUSING; A FRANGIBLE CLOSURE MEMBER MOUNTED IN SAID TUBULAR MEMBER; EXPLOSIVE MEANS TO DISINTEGRATE SAID LENGTH OF FRANGIBLE PIPE AND SAID FRANGIBLE CLOSURE MEMBER AT THE SAME TIME; AND INITIATING MEANS OPERATED FROM OUTSIDE OF SAID HOUSING TO DETONAE SAID EXPLOSIVE 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) | 1969-08-22 | 1970-02-21 | 1970-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-22 | 1974-02-21 | 1974-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-22 | 1978-02-21 | 1978-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |