US3279380A
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Detector and regulator of water in fuel storage tanks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-06-21
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1983-06-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Leo G Clark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 17:00
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B9/00; B08B9/08; B08B9/093; B08B9/0933; G; G01; G01F; G01F23/00; G01F23/30; G01F23/32; G01F23/36; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2931; Y10T137/3003; Y10T137/3006; Y10T137/8158; Y10T137/8342
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
WATER CONTROL MEANS FOR A GASOLINE TANK COMPRISING; A SUCTION PIPE EXTENDING FROM THE UPPER PART OF SAID TANK TO A POINT ADJACENT THE BOTTOM OF SAID TANK, A FLOAT PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUCTION PIPE ADJACENT THE BOTTOM OF SAID TANK, A ROD EXTENDING FROM THE TOP OF SAID TANK, THE BOTTOM OF SAID ROD RESTING ON SAID FLOAT, A PUMP CONNECTED TO SAID SUCTION PIPE, A SWITCH CONNECTED TO OPERATE SAID PUMP, SAID ROD BEING ADAPTED TO OPERATE SAID SWITCH AND MEANS TO ADJUST SAID FLOAT SO THAT SAID FLOAT AND ROD
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
WATER CONTROL MEANS FOR A GASOLINE TANK COMPRISING; A SUCTION PIPE EXTENDING FROM THE UPPER PART OF SAID TANK TO A POINT ADJACENT THE BOTTOM OF SAID TANK, A FLOAT PIVOTALLY MOUNTED ON SAID SUCTION PIPE ADJACENT THE BOTTOM OF SAID TANK, A ROD EXTENDING FROM THE TOP OF SAID TANK, THE BOTTOM OF SAID ROD RESTING ON SAID FLOAT, A PUMP CONNECTED TO SAID SUCTION PIPE, A SWITCH CONNECTED TO OPERATE SAID PUMP, SAID ROD BEING ADAPTED TO OPERATE SAID SWITCH AND MEANS TO ADJUST SAID FLOAT SO THAT SAID FLOAT AND ROD
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) | 1969-10-17 | 1970-04-18 | 1970-10-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-17 | 1974-04-18 | 1974-10-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-17 | 1978-04-18 | 1978-10-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |