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Valve actuator
Assignee: Clary Corp
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Filing: 1964-03-09
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Granted: 1966-10-18
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Expires: 1984-03-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 George L Fieldsen
- 👤 Kent Preben
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 23:06
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K31/00; F16K31/02; F16K31/04; F16K31/05; F16K31/055
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A MOTOR OPERATED VALVE COMPRISING A VALVE ELEMENT MOVABLE BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED VALVE CONROLLING POSITIONS, A MOTOR, DRIVE TRANSMISSION MEANS INTERMEDIATE SAID MOTOR AND SAID VALVE ELEMENT, A HOUSING ENCLOSING SAID TRANSMISSION MEANS, SAID HOUSING HAVING AN OPENING IN THE SIDE THEREOF, A MANUALLY OPERABLE HANDLE OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID TRANSMISSION MEANS AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING, AND A SLEEVE MEMBER SURROUNDING SAID HOUSING, SAID SLEEVE MEMBER BEING ATTACHED TO SAID HANDLE AND MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID HOUSING UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID HANDLE, SAID SLEEVE STRADDLING SAID OPENING AND SEALING THE INTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING FROM THE EXTERIOR THEREOF.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A MOTOR OPERATED VALVE COMPRISING A VALVE ELEMENT MOVABLE BETWEEN OPEN AND CLOSED VALVE CONROLLING POSITIONS, A MOTOR, DRIVE TRANSMISSION MEANS INTERMEDIATE SAID MOTOR AND SAID VALVE ELEMENT, A HOUSING ENCLOSING SAID TRANSMISSION MEANS, SAID HOUSING HAVING AN OPENING IN THE SIDE THEREOF, A MANUALLY OPERABLE HANDLE OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID TRANSMISSION MEANS AND EXTENDING THROUGH SAID OPENING, AND A SLEEVE MEMBER SURROUNDING SAID HOUSING, SAID SLEEVE MEMBER BEING ATTACHED TO SAID HANDLE AND MOVABLE RELATIVE TO SAID HOUSING UPON MOVEMENT OF SAID HANDLE, SAID SLEEVE STRADDLING SAID OPENING AND SEALING THE INTERIOR OF SAID HOUSING FROM THE EXTERIOR THEREOF.
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 |