US3291152A
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Self sealing quick disconnect coupling
Assignee: ATK Launch Systems LLC
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Filing: 1964-01-07
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Granted: 1966-12-13
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Expires: 1984-01-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert C Comer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 19:59
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L37/00; F16L37/28; F16L37/30; F16L37/32; F16L37/35; F16L37/22; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/87917; Y10T137/87925; Y10T137/87941; Y10T137/87949; Y10T137/87957
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
104 words
IN A QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLING FOR HIGH PRESSURE FLUID LINES HAVING A RECEPTACLE AND A PROBE SEATED THEREIN AND BOTH INCLUDING NORMALLY CLOSED VALVES AUTOMATICALLY MOVED TO OPEN POSITION IN SAID SEATED POSITION TO PERMIT FLOW OF HIGH PRESSURE FLUID THERETHROUGH, AND SLEEVE MEANS MOUNTED ON AND MOVABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE RECEPTACLE; PASSAGES LOCKABLY ENGAGE THE PROBE IN THE RECEPTACLE; PASSAGES FORMED IN THE RECEPTACLE TO DIRECT PRESSURE FLUID TO EITHER END OF THE SLEEVE MEANS TO EFFECT LOCKING AND UNLOCKING MOVEMENT OF THE SLEEVE MEANS, AND VALVE MEANS CONTROLLING SAID PASSAGE AND OPERABLE BY THE SLEEVE MEANS TO SELECTIVELY EFFECT SAID MOVEMENTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
104 words
IN A QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLING FOR HIGH PRESSURE FLUID LINES HAVING A RECEPTACLE AND A PROBE SEATED THEREIN AND BOTH INCLUDING NORMALLY CLOSED VALVES AUTOMATICALLY MOVED TO OPEN POSITION IN SAID SEATED POSITION TO PERMIT FLOW OF HIGH PRESSURE FLUID THERETHROUGH, AND SLEEVE MEANS MOUNTED ON AND MOVABLE WITH RESPECT TO THE RECEPTACLE; PASSAGES LOCKABLY ENGAGE THE PROBE IN THE RECEPTACLE; PASSAGES FORMED IN THE RECEPTACLE TO DIRECT PRESSURE FLUID TO EITHER END OF THE SLEEVE MEANS TO EFFECT LOCKING AND UNLOCKING MOVEMENT OF THE SLEEVE MEANS, AND VALVE MEANS CONTROLLING SAID PASSAGE AND OPERABLE BY THE SLEEVE MEANS TO SELECTIVELY EFFECT SAID MOVEMENTS.
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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) | 1969-12-12 | 1970-06-13 | 1970-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-12 | 1974-06-13 | 1974-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-12 | 1978-06-13 | 1978-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |