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Removable caps for curb boxes
Assignee: VIRGINIA IND Inc
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Filing: 1966-01-17
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Granted: 1967-06-20
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Expires: 1986-01-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Joe H Gardner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 10:55
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03B; E03B9/00; E03B9/02; E03B9/08; E03B9/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
A CURB BOX CAP COMPRISING (A) AN OUTER ANNULAR PLATE HAVING A FLANGE EXTENDING FROM ONE SIDE THEREOF AND A HUB PORTION IN SPACED RELATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID FLANGE TO PROVIDE A GROOVE TO RECEIVE THE EDGE PORTION OF A SLEEVE OF A CURB BOX, (B) SAID HUB AT ITS INNER END PORTION PROVIDING A SEAT, (C) A CIRCULAR DISC HAVING ON ONE SIDE THEREOF A SEAT PROVIDING TOGETHER WITH THE SEAT OF SAID HUB AN ANNULAR GROOVE, (D) A SEALING RING MOUNTED BETWEEN SAID HUB AND SAID DISC, IN SAID GROOVE, (E) SAID DISC AND SAID PLATE HAVING AN ALIGNED THREADED OPENING FORMED THEREIN, (F) AND A NUT-BEARING BOLT THREADED IN SAID OPENING FOR ADJUSTABLY CONNECTING SAID PLATE AND SAID DISC TOGETHER, (G) THE INNER END PORTION OF SAID BOLT HAVING ITS THREADS DEFORMED TO PREVENT COMPLETE UNTHREADING OF THE BOLT FROM SAID DISC.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
A CURB BOX CAP COMPRISING (A) AN OUTER ANNULAR PLATE HAVING A FLANGE EXTENDING FROM ONE SIDE THEREOF AND A HUB PORTION IN SPACED RELATION WITH RESPECT TO SAID FLANGE TO PROVIDE A GROOVE TO RECEIVE THE EDGE PORTION OF A SLEEVE OF A CURB BOX, (B) SAID HUB AT ITS INNER END PORTION PROVIDING A SEAT, (C) A CIRCULAR DISC HAVING ON ONE SIDE THEREOF A SEAT PROVIDING TOGETHER WITH THE SEAT OF SAID HUB AN ANNULAR GROOVE, (D) A SEALING RING MOUNTED BETWEEN SAID HUB AND SAID DISC, IN SAID GROOVE, (E) SAID DISC AND SAID PLATE HAVING AN ALIGNED THREADED OPENING FORMED THEREIN, (F) AND A NUT-BEARING BOLT THREADED IN SAID OPENING FOR ADJUSTABLY CONNECTING SAID PLATE AND SAID DISC TOGETHER, (G) THE INNER END PORTION OF SAID BOLT HAVING ITS THREADS DEFORMED TO PREVENT COMPLETE UNTHREADING OF THE BOLT FROM SAID DISC.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US3115267A
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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) | 1970-06-19 | 1970-12-19 | 1971-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-06-19 | 1974-12-19 | 1975-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-06-19 | 1978-12-19 | 1979-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |