US3270965A
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Self-sealing and deposit-proof aerator
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-02-05
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Granted: 1966-09-06
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Expires: 1983-02-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elie P Aghnides
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 11:53
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/08; E03C1/084
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
195 words
A DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A COHERENT JET OF WATER CONTAINING AIR BUBBLES COMPRISING, A CASING HAVING AN INLET END ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION WITH THE DISCHARGE END OF A TUBE CONTAINING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND BEING IN THE FORM OF A METAL FAUCET HAVING OUTSIDE THREADS AND WITH AN OUTER END ADAPTED TO DISCHARGE SAID COHERENT JET, SAID CASING HAVING THREADS ON ITS INSIDE WALL ADAPTED TO MATE WITH THOSE OF THE FAUCET, SAID CASING INCLUDING A SEALING PORTION ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE LOWER END OF THE FAUCET AND THUS SEAL THE CASING TO THE FAUCET AND REQUIRE SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE WATER TO FLOW DOWNSTREAMWARDLY THROUGH THE CASING, A DIAPHRAGM AT THE UPSTREAM END OF SAID CASING HAVING AT LEAST ONE ORIFICE THROUGH WHICH THE STREAM OF WATER IS ADAPTED TO BE FORCED INTO THE CASING WITH SUBSTANTIALLY VELOCITY, AN AIR INLET MEANS OENING INTO THE CHAMBER THROUGH WHICH AIR IS INDUCED BY THE STREAM OF WATER, AND MEANS IN THE PATH OF THE STREAM OF WATER AFTER IT LEAVES THE ORIFICE AND BEFORE IT DISCHARGES AT THE OUTLET END FOR FINELY BREAKING UP THE WATER AND FOR OFFERING SUFFICIENT RESISTANCE FOR THROUGHLY MIXING IT
Claim 2
Independent Claim
195 words
A DEVICE FOR PRODUCING A COHERENT JET OF WATER CONTAINING AIR BUBBLES COMPRISING, A CASING HAVING AN INLET END ADAPTED FOR CONNECTION WITH THE DISCHARGE END OF A TUBE CONTAINING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AND BEING IN THE FORM OF A METAL FAUCET HAVING OUTSIDE THREADS AND WITH AN OUTER END ADAPTED TO DISCHARGE SAID COHERENT JET, SAID CASING HAVING THREADS ON ITS INSIDE WALL ADAPTED TO MATE WITH THOSE OF THE FAUCET, SAID CASING INCLUDING A SEALING PORTION ADAPTED TO ENGAGE THE LOWER END OF THE FAUCET AND THUS SEAL THE CASING TO THE FAUCET AND REQUIRE SUBSTANTIALLY ALL OF THE WATER TO FLOW DOWNSTREAMWARDLY THROUGH THE CASING, A DIAPHRAGM AT THE UPSTREAM END OF SAID CASING HAVING AT LEAST ONE ORIFICE THROUGH WHICH THE STREAM OF WATER IS ADAPTED TO BE FORCED INTO THE CASING WITH SUBSTANTIALLY VELOCITY, AN AIR INLET MEANS OENING INTO THE CHAMBER THROUGH WHICH AIR IS INDUCED BY THE STREAM OF WATER, AND MEANS IN THE PATH OF THE STREAM OF WATER AFTER IT LEAVES THE ORIFICE AND BEFORE IT DISCHARGES AT THE OUTLET END FOR FINELY BREAKING UP THE WATER AND FOR OFFERING SUFFICIENT RESISTANCE FOR THROUGHLY MIXING IT
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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) | 1969-09-05 | 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 |