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US3288376A
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Quick-release coupling
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-06-11
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Granted: 1966-11-29
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Expires: 1984-06-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Walter C Lovell
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:50
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L39/00; E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/08; F16L37/00; F16L37/56; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/85946
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
144 words
A QUICK-RELEASABLE COUPLING COMPRISING A FIRST COMPONENT INCLUDING AN ELONGATED TUBULAR BODY MOUNTED TO RECEIVE A FLUID AT ONE END THEREOF AND TO DISCHARGE A FLUID AT THE OTHER END THEREOF, SAID TUBULAR BODY BEING PROVIDED MIDWAY OF ITS LENGTH WITH OPPOSED SLOTS ALONG PREDETERMINED PORTIONS OF ITS PERIPHERY, AND A SECOND COMPONENT INCLUDING A FLAT BLADE PORTION SELECTIVELY INSERTED THROUGH THE OPPOSED SLOTS IN THE TUBULAR BODY TO BLOCK THE DIRECT FLOW OF FLUID THROUGH THE TUBULAR BODY, SAID BLADE PORTION BEING PROVIDED ON ONE FACE WITH AN INLET OPENING CONNECTED TO AN INLET CONDUIT AND ON THE OTHER FACE WITH AN OUTLET OPENING CONNECTED TO AN OUTLET CONDUIT, SO THAT WHEN SAID SECOND COMPONENT IS ENGAGED WITH SAID FIRST COMPONENT A FLUID RECEIVED IN SAID TUBULAR BODY IS DIVERTED TO A REMOTE LOCATION AND THEN RETURNED TO SAID TUBULAR BODY FOR DISCHARGE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
144 words
A QUICK-RELEASABLE COUPLING COMPRISING A FIRST COMPONENT INCLUDING AN ELONGATED TUBULAR BODY MOUNTED TO RECEIVE A FLUID AT ONE END THEREOF AND TO DISCHARGE A FLUID AT THE OTHER END THEREOF, SAID TUBULAR BODY BEING PROVIDED MIDWAY OF ITS LENGTH WITH OPPOSED SLOTS ALONG PREDETERMINED PORTIONS OF ITS PERIPHERY, AND A SECOND COMPONENT INCLUDING A FLAT BLADE PORTION SELECTIVELY INSERTED THROUGH THE OPPOSED SLOTS IN THE TUBULAR BODY TO BLOCK THE DIRECT FLOW OF FLUID THROUGH THE TUBULAR BODY, SAID BLADE PORTION BEING PROVIDED ON ONE FACE WITH AN INLET OPENING CONNECTED TO AN INLET CONDUIT AND ON THE OTHER FACE WITH AN OUTLET OPENING CONNECTED TO AN OUTLET CONDUIT, SO THAT WHEN SAID SECOND COMPONENT IS ENGAGED WITH SAID FIRST COMPONENT A FLUID RECEIVED IN SAID TUBULAR BODY IS DIVERTED TO A REMOTE LOCATION AND THEN RETURNED TO SAID TUBULAR BODY FOR DISCHARGE.
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) | 1969-11-28 | 1970-05-30 | 1970-11-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-11-28 | 1974-05-30 | 1974-11-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-11-28 | 1978-05-30 | 1978-11-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |