US3294118A
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Filling valve for gas lighters
Assignee: Wieden & Co GmbH
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Filing: 1964-07-07
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Granted: 1966-12-27
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Expires: 1984-07-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wieden Karl-Erich
- 👤 Heling Paul
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 18:55
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/34; F23Q2/52; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/86292; Y10T137/86324; Y10T137/86332; Y10T137/87917; Y10T137/87925; Y10T137/87941; Y10T137/87949; Y10T137/87957
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
168 words
A FILLING VALVE FOR GAS LIGHTERS COMPRISING A VALVE HOUSING HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL BORE EXTENDING THROUGH THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF SAID VALVE HOUSING ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED INTO AN OPENING OF A FUEL TANK, A SPRING-BIASED VALVE BODY LONGITUDINALLY MOVABLE IN SAID VALVE HOUSING, AIR ESCAPE PASSAGE MEANS FORMED BY SLIGHT RADIAL PLAY BETWEEN SAID VALVE BODY AND HOUSING, SAID VALVE BODY HAVING AN AXIAL BORE OPEN AT THE OUTER END THEREOF AND TERMINATING SHORT OF THE INNER END OF SAID VALVE BODY, AND SAID VALVE BODY HAS TWO OPPOSITELY DIRECTED AND SUBSTANTIALLY RADIAL ENTRANCE BORES COMMUNICATING WITH SAID AXIAL BORE THEREOF AND TERMINATING AT THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF SAID VALVE BODY, SAID VALVE HOUSING TERMINATING AT ITS LOWER END INTO A CONICALLY WIDENING VALVE SEAT FACE, SAID VALVE BODY CONSTITUTING CLOSING MEANS FOR THE INNER END OF SAID VALVE HOUSING, AND SAID CONICALLY WIDENING VALVE SEAT FACE OF SAID VALVE HOUSING BEING DISPOSED UMBRELLA-LIKE OPPOSITE SAID ENTRANCE BORES OF SAID VALVE BODY IN THE OPEN, LOW-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
168 words
A FILLING VALVE FOR GAS LIGHTERS COMPRISING A VALVE HOUSING HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL BORE EXTENDING THROUGH THE ENTIRE LENGTH OF SAID VALVE HOUSING ADAPTED TO BE INSERTED INTO AN OPENING OF A FUEL TANK, A SPRING-BIASED VALVE BODY LONGITUDINALLY MOVABLE IN SAID VALVE HOUSING, AIR ESCAPE PASSAGE MEANS FORMED BY SLIGHT RADIAL PLAY BETWEEN SAID VALVE BODY AND HOUSING, SAID VALVE BODY HAVING AN AXIAL BORE OPEN AT THE OUTER END THEREOF AND TERMINATING SHORT OF THE INNER END OF SAID VALVE BODY, AND SAID VALVE BODY HAS TWO OPPOSITELY DIRECTED AND SUBSTANTIALLY RADIAL ENTRANCE BORES COMMUNICATING WITH SAID AXIAL BORE THEREOF AND TERMINATING AT THE OUTER PERIPHERY OF SAID VALVE BODY, SAID VALVE HOUSING TERMINATING AT ITS LOWER END INTO A CONICALLY WIDENING VALVE SEAT FACE, SAID VALVE BODY CONSTITUTING CLOSING MEANS FOR THE INNER END OF SAID VALVE HOUSING, AND SAID CONICALLY WIDENING VALVE SEAT FACE OF SAID VALVE HOUSING BEING DISPOSED UMBRELLA-LIKE OPPOSITE SAID ENTRANCE BORES OF SAID VALVE BODY IN THE OPEN, LOW-
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) | 1969-12-26 | 1970-06-27 | 1970-12-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-26 | 1974-06-27 | 1974-12-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-26 | 1978-06-27 | 1978-12-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |