US3333641A
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Discharge indicator for fluid containers
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-02-17
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Granted: 1967-08-01
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Expires: 1986-02-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bernard S Hansom
- 👤 Abigail Walter Leonard
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 17:46
CPC Classifications
A; A62; A62C; A62C13/00; A62C13/003; A62C37/00; A62C37/50; F; F17; F17D; F17D5/00; F17D5/02; H; H01; H01H; H01H3/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
IN A FLUID CONTAINER HAVING A DISCHARGE OUTLET NORMALLY SEALED BY A FRANGIBLE MEMBER, A JUNCTION BOX CAP FOR RECEIVING THE FRANGIBLE MEMBER WHEN IT IS FRACTURATED TO FREE SAID DISCHARGE OUTLET, SAID JUNCTION BOX CAP HAVING A BASE, A PIN HAVING A HEAD AND A SHANK, SAID PIN BEING MOUNTED IN SAID CAP AND BEING DISPLACEABLE WHEN SAID FRANGIBLE MEMBER IS RECEIVED IN SAID CAP, AND A WIRE, SAID WIRE PASSING THROUGH SAID SHANK AND BEING SEVERED WHEN SAID PIN IS DISPLACED BY SAID FRANGIBLE MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
IN A FLUID CONTAINER HAVING A DISCHARGE OUTLET NORMALLY SEALED BY A FRANGIBLE MEMBER, A JUNCTION BOX CAP FOR RECEIVING THE FRANGIBLE MEMBER WHEN IT IS FRACTURATED TO FREE SAID DISCHARGE OUTLET, SAID JUNCTION BOX CAP HAVING A BASE, A PIN HAVING A HEAD AND A SHANK, SAID PIN BEING MOUNTED IN SAID CAP AND BEING DISPLACEABLE WHEN SAID FRANGIBLE MEMBER IS RECEIVED IN SAID CAP, AND A WIRE, SAID WIRE PASSING THROUGH SAID SHANK AND BEING SEVERED WHEN SAID PIN IS DISPLACED BY SAID FRANGIBLE MEMBER.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US2884076A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1970-07-31 | 1971-01-30 | 1971-08-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-07-31 | 1975-01-30 | 1975-08-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-07-31 | 1979-01-30 | 1979-08-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |