US3270770A
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Float controlled valve assembly
Assignee: Dare Products Inc
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Filing: 1963-11-29
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1983-11-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert M Wilson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 17:11
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01K; A01K7/00; A01K7/02; A01K7/04; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7287; Y10T137/7358; Y10T137/7439; Y10T137/7475; Y10T137/7485
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
199 words
A FLOAT VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR WATERING TANKS AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING A BOX-LIKE MEMBER HAVING A TOP, SIDES ENDS, AND AN EXPOSED OPEN BOTTOM, WITH THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID BOX-LIKE MEMBER BEING VENTED, SAID BOX-LIKE MEMBER HAVING AN INLET CONNECTION INTO SAME THROUGH SAID TOP ADJACENT BUT SPACED FROM ONE END OF SAME, SAID INLET CONNECTION BEING CONNECTABLE TO ONE END OF A SUPPLY LINE FOR LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE, A VALVE SEAT ENCIRCLING THE OTHER END OF SAID INLET CONNECTION INSIDE OF SAID BOXLIKE MEMBER, PIVOT MEANS AT THE END OF AND INSIDE SAID BOX-LIKE MEMBER ADJACENT SAID INLET CONNECTION, A SEALING VALVE MEMBER FOR SEALING ON SAID VALVE SEAT, MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID PIVOT MEANS AT THE END OF SAID BOX-LIKE MEMBER, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID SEALING VALVE MEMBER IN FIXED POSITION ON SAID PIVOTALLY MOUNTED MEANS FOR MOVEMENT IN UNISON WITH SAME TO AND FROM SAID VALVE SEAT, A FLOAT, AND MEANS FOR MOUNTING AND SUPPORTING SAID FLOAT ON SAID PIVOTALLY MOUNTED MEANS WHOLLY WITHIN SAID BOX-LIKE MEMBER, THE PORTION OF SAID FLOAT SUPPORTING MEANS ADJACENT THE OPEN BOTTOM OF SAID BOX-LIKE MEMBER SERVING AS A SHIELD FOR FLOAT AND HAVING A SMOOTH OUTER SURFACE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
199 words
A FLOAT VALVE ASSEMBLY FOR WATERING TANKS AND THE LIKE, COMPRISING A BOX-LIKE MEMBER HAVING A TOP, SIDES ENDS, AND AN EXPOSED OPEN BOTTOM, WITH THE UPPER PORTION OF SAID BOX-LIKE MEMBER BEING VENTED, SAID BOX-LIKE MEMBER HAVING AN INLET CONNECTION INTO SAME THROUGH SAID TOP ADJACENT BUT SPACED FROM ONE END OF SAME, SAID INLET CONNECTION BEING CONNECTABLE TO ONE END OF A SUPPLY LINE FOR LIQUID UNDER PRESSURE, A VALVE SEAT ENCIRCLING THE OTHER END OF SAID INLET CONNECTION INSIDE OF SAID BOXLIKE MEMBER, PIVOT MEANS AT THE END OF AND INSIDE SAID BOX-LIKE MEMBER ADJACENT SAID INLET CONNECTION, A SEALING VALVE MEMBER FOR SEALING ON SAID VALVE SEAT, MEANS PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID PIVOT MEANS AT THE END OF SAID BOX-LIKE MEMBER, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID SEALING VALVE MEMBER IN FIXED POSITION ON SAID PIVOTALLY MOUNTED MEANS FOR MOVEMENT IN UNISON WITH SAME TO AND FROM SAID VALVE SEAT, A FLOAT, AND MEANS FOR MOUNTING AND SUPPORTING SAID FLOAT ON SAID PIVOTALLY MOUNTED MEANS WHOLLY WITHIN SAID BOX-LIKE MEMBER, THE PORTION OF SAID FLOAT SUPPORTING MEANS ADJACENT THE OPEN BOTTOM OF SAID BOX-LIKE MEMBER SERVING AS A SHIELD FOR FLOAT AND HAVING A SMOOTH OUTER SURFACE.
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) | 1969-09-05 | 1970-03-07 | 1970-09-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-05 | 1974-03-07 | 1974-09-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-05 | 1978-03-07 | 1978-09-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |