US3272471A
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Quick coupling valve
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-04-14
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Granted: 1966-09-13
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Expires: 1984-04-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Mccullah Floyd
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 01:22
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01J; A01J5/00; A01J5/04; A01J5/044; F; F16; F16K; F16K3/00; F16K3/02; F16K3/04; F16K3/06; F16L; F16L37/00; F16L37/008; F16L41/00; F16L41/08; F16L41/12; F16L41/16; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/5327; Y10T137/5491
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A QUICK COUPLING VALVE FOR USE IN EFFECTING FLUID COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A HOSE AND A TUBULAR HEADER IN THE UPPER PORTION OF WHICH HEADER AN OPENING IS FORMED, INCLUDING: (A) A RESILIENT VALVE BODY THAT RESTS ON THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID HEADER, SAID BODY HAVING A BORE EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THERETHROUGH, WITH SAID BORE BEING IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH SAID OPENING IN SAID HEADER; (B) A RIGID MEMBER THAT AT LEAST PARTIALLY COVERS THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID VALVE BODY; (C) FIRST MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID VALVE BODY ON SAID HEADER, WITH SAID BORE AND OPENING BEING IN SAID AXIAL ALIGNMENT; (D) A VALVE PLATE; (E) SECOND MEANS FOR SO PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING SAID PLATE FORM SAID RIGID MEMBER THAT SAID PLATE CAN BE MOVED D TO A FIRST POSITION WHERE SAID PLATE COOPERATES WITH SAID BODY TO SEAL THE UPPER END OF SAID BORE, AND TO A SECOND POSITION WHERE THE UPPER END OF SAID BORE IS UNOBSTRUCTED;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A QUICK COUPLING VALVE FOR USE IN EFFECTING FLUID COMMUNICATION BETWEEN A HOSE AND A TUBULAR HEADER IN THE UPPER PORTION OF WHICH HEADER AN OPENING IS FORMED, INCLUDING: (A) A RESILIENT VALVE BODY THAT RESTS ON THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID HEADER, SAID BODY HAVING A BORE EXTENDING DOWNWARDLY THERETHROUGH, WITH SAID BORE BEING IN AXIAL ALIGNMENT WITH SAID OPENING IN SAID HEADER; (B) A RIGID MEMBER THAT AT LEAST PARTIALLY COVERS THE UPPER SURFACE OF SAID VALVE BODY; (C) FIRST MEANS FOR HOLDING SAID VALVE BODY ON SAID HEADER, WITH SAID BORE AND OPENING BEING IN SAID AXIAL ALIGNMENT; (D) A VALVE PLATE; (E) SECOND MEANS FOR SO PIVOTALLY SUPPORTING SAID PLATE FORM SAID RIGID MEMBER THAT SAID PLATE CAN BE MOVED D TO A FIRST POSITION WHERE SAID PLATE COOPERATES WITH SAID BODY TO SEAL THE UPPER END OF SAID BORE, AND TO A SECOND POSITION WHERE THE UPPER END OF SAID BORE IS UNOBSTRUCTED;
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) | 1969-09-12 | 1970-03-14 | 1970-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-09-12 | 1974-03-14 | 1974-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-09-12 | 1978-03-14 | 1978-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |