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Combination irrigator and fluid conduit adapter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-04-14
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Granted: 1967-01-31
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Expires: 1985-04-14
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joseph C Tropeano
- 👤 Philip L Tropeano
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:15
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B3/00; B05B3/02; B05B3/04; B05B3/0455; B05B15/00; B05B15/70; B05B15/72; B05B15/74; B05B3/025; B05B3/026
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
173 words
A FLUID DISPENSING APPARATUS OF THE POP-UP SPRINKLER VALVE CLASS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A HOUSING ADAPTED TO BE SUPPORTED BELOW GROUND LEVEL IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY DISPOSED POSITION AND INCLUDING A TUBULAR BOTTOM SECTION FOR CONNECTING WITH AN UNDERGROUND FLUID SUPPLY MAIN, SAID HOUSING BEING FORMED AT AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION THEREOF WITH AN ENLARGED HOLLOW BODY PORTION HAVING A CONTINUOUS HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING ANNULAR LOCKING SURFACE AND INWARDLY PROJECTING LUG PORTIONS LOCATED IN SPACED RELATION ABOVE THE ANNULAR LOCKING SURFACE, A CYLINDRICAL FLUID CONDUIT MEMBER LOCATED WITHIN THE HOUSING AND VERTICALLY MOVABLE THEREIN, A LOCKING SLEEVE ADAPTER ELEMENT DETACHABLY CONTAINED IN THE HOUSING AND HAVING AN ENLARGED INTERMEDIATE PORTION THEREOF MOUNTED AROUND THE FLUID CONDUIT MEMBER THE UPPER AND LOWER ENDS OF SAID SLEEVE ADAPTER ELEMENT OCCURRING IN SPACED RELATION TO ADJACENT SURFACES OF THE HOUSING TO PROVIDE AN ANNULAR PASSAGEWAY, SAID LOCKING SLEEVE ADAPTER ELEMENT PRESENTING ARCUATE LOCKING CAM PORTIONS, AND SAID CAM PORTIONS BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO TURN ON THE ANNULAR LOCKING SURFACE IN SNUGLY FITTED RELATIONSHIP IN THE ENLARGED HOL-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
173 words
A FLUID DISPENSING APPARATUS OF THE POP-UP SPRINKLER VALVE CLASS COMPRISING IN COMBINATION A HOUSING ADAPTED TO BE SUPPORTED BELOW GROUND LEVEL IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICALLY DISPOSED POSITION AND INCLUDING A TUBULAR BOTTOM SECTION FOR CONNECTING WITH AN UNDERGROUND FLUID SUPPLY MAIN, SAID HOUSING BEING FORMED AT AN INTERMEDIATE PORTION THEREOF WITH AN ENLARGED HOLLOW BODY PORTION HAVING A CONTINUOUS HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING ANNULAR LOCKING SURFACE AND INWARDLY PROJECTING LUG PORTIONS LOCATED IN SPACED RELATION ABOVE THE ANNULAR LOCKING SURFACE, A CYLINDRICAL FLUID CONDUIT MEMBER LOCATED WITHIN THE HOUSING AND VERTICALLY MOVABLE THEREIN, A LOCKING SLEEVE ADAPTER ELEMENT DETACHABLY CONTAINED IN THE HOUSING AND HAVING AN ENLARGED INTERMEDIATE PORTION THEREOF MOUNTED AROUND THE FLUID CONDUIT MEMBER THE UPPER AND LOWER ENDS OF SAID SLEEVE ADAPTER ELEMENT OCCURRING IN SPACED RELATION TO ADJACENT SURFACES OF THE HOUSING TO PROVIDE AN ANNULAR PASSAGEWAY, SAID LOCKING SLEEVE ADAPTER ELEMENT PRESENTING ARCUATE LOCKING CAM PORTIONS, AND SAID CAM PORTIONS BEING CONSTRUCTED AND ARRANGED TO TURN ON THE ANNULAR LOCKING SURFACE IN SNUGLY FITTED RELATIONSHIP IN THE ENLARGED HOL-
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) | 1970-01-30 | 1970-08-01 | 1971-01-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-01-30 | 1974-08-01 | 1975-01-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-01-30 | 1978-08-01 | 1979-01-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |