US3298231A
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Float assembly or unit for liquid level control devices
Assignee: HAMILTON HUMIDITY Inc
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Filing: 1964-10-15
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Granted: 1967-01-17
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Expires: 1984-10-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Frank T Zukley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 11:33
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D1/00; E03D1/30; E03D1/32; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7287; Y10T137/7358; Y10T137/7413
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A FLOAT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A HOLLOW FLOAT BODY, A STEM ANCHORED TO SAID FLOAT BODY AND PROJECTING EXTERIORLY THEREOF, SAID STEM HAVING A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED RECESSES THEREIN, A SOMEWHAT RESILIENT TUBULAR ADJUSTING AND RETAINER ELEMENT MOVABLY MOUNTED UPON THE STEM AND HAVING AT LEAST ONE ROUNDED END FOR FREE SWIVELING ENGAGEMENT WITH A VALVE CONTROL LEVER, SAID ELEMENT HAVING AT LEAST ONE CROSS SLOT IN ONE END PORTION THEREOF FORMING RESILIENT GRIPPING ARMS ON THE ELEMENT, AND DETENT PROJECTIONS ON THE INNER SIDES OF SAID ARMS ADAPTED FOR RELEASABLE INTERLOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RECESSES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
96 words
A FLOAT ASSEMBLY COMPRISING A HOLLOW FLOAT BODY, A STEM ANCHORED TO SAID FLOAT BODY AND PROJECTING EXTERIORLY THEREOF, SAID STEM HAVING A PLURALITY OF LONGITUDINALLY SPACED RECESSES THEREIN, A SOMEWHAT RESILIENT TUBULAR ADJUSTING AND RETAINER ELEMENT MOVABLY MOUNTED UPON THE STEM AND HAVING AT LEAST ONE ROUNDED END FOR FREE SWIVELING ENGAGEMENT WITH A VALVE CONTROL LEVER, SAID ELEMENT HAVING AT LEAST ONE CROSS SLOT IN ONE END PORTION THEREOF FORMING RESILIENT GRIPPING ARMS ON THE ELEMENT, AND DETENT PROJECTIONS ON THE INNER SIDES OF SAID ARMS ADAPTED FOR RELEASABLE INTERLOCKING ENGAGEMENT WITH SAID RECESSES.
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) | 1970-01-16 | 1970-07-18 | 1971-01-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-16 | 1974-07-18 | 1975-01-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-16 | 1978-07-18 | 1979-01-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |