US3331528A
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Fuel container for liquefied gas fuel for lighters
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-01
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Granted: 1967-07-18
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Expires: 1984-07-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Racek Alfred
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 14:00
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/34; F23Q2/52; F23Q2/42
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A FUEL CONTAINER ADAPTED FOR CONTAINING LIQUEFIELD FUEL FOR LIGHTERS, SAID CONTAINER COMPRISING A SHELL INCLUDING A RADIALLY OUTWARDLY PROTRUDING FLANGE AT ONE END THEREOF, A BOTTOM CLOSURE MEMBER INSERTED COAXIALLY WITHIN SAID SHELL AT SAID ONE END, SAID BOTTOM MEMBER BEING CONSTITUTE OF A TRANSPARENT ELASTIC MATERIAL AND INCLUDING AN ANNULAR BEAD TIGHTLY FITTED WITHIN SAID SHELL AND FORMING A SEAL THEREWITH, AND A RING ENGAGING SAID SHELL AND SAID BOTTOM MEMBER TO SECURE THE SAME TOGETHER, SAID RING HAVING OPPOSITE ENDS AND INCLUDING AT ONE OF SAID ENDS A RADIALLY INWARDLY PROJECTING FLANGE WHICH ENGAGES THE OUTWARDLY PROTUDING FLANGE OF THE SHELL, SAID INWARDLY DIRECTED FLANGE ON THE RING AND THE OUTWARDLY PROTRUDING FLANGE ON THE SHELL BEING UPWARDLY AND OUTWARLY INCLINED WITH RESPECT TO THE COMMON AXIS OF THE BOTTOM MEMBER AND THE SHELL, SAID RING INCLUDING AT THE OTHER END THEREOF A SECOND INWARDLY DIRECTED FLANGE ENGAGING THE BOTTOM CLOSURE MEMBER IN SECURED RELATION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A FUEL CONTAINER ADAPTED FOR CONTAINING LIQUEFIELD FUEL FOR LIGHTERS, SAID CONTAINER COMPRISING A SHELL INCLUDING A RADIALLY OUTWARDLY PROTRUDING FLANGE AT ONE END THEREOF, A BOTTOM CLOSURE MEMBER INSERTED COAXIALLY WITHIN SAID SHELL AT SAID ONE END, SAID BOTTOM MEMBER BEING CONSTITUTE OF A TRANSPARENT ELASTIC MATERIAL AND INCLUDING AN ANNULAR BEAD TIGHTLY FITTED WITHIN SAID SHELL AND FORMING A SEAL THEREWITH, AND A RING ENGAGING SAID SHELL AND SAID BOTTOM MEMBER TO SECURE THE SAME TOGETHER, SAID RING HAVING OPPOSITE ENDS AND INCLUDING AT ONE OF SAID ENDS A RADIALLY INWARDLY PROJECTING FLANGE WHICH ENGAGES THE OUTWARDLY PROTUDING FLANGE OF THE SHELL, SAID INWARDLY DIRECTED FLANGE ON THE RING AND THE OUTWARDLY PROTRUDING FLANGE ON THE SHELL BEING UPWARDLY AND OUTWARLY INCLINED WITH RESPECT TO THE COMMON AXIS OF THE BOTTOM MEMBER AND THE SHELL, SAID RING INCLUDING AT THE OTHER END THEREOF A SECOND INWARDLY DIRECTED FLANGE ENGAGING THE BOTTOM CLOSURE MEMBER IN SECURED RELATION.
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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) | 1970-07-17 | 1971-01-16 | 1971-07-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-17 | 1975-01-16 | 1975-07-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-17 | 1979-01-16 | 1979-07-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |