US3334359A
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Variable time delay valve for flush tanks
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-08-30
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Granted: 1967-08-08
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Expires: 1985-08-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Weingartner Adam
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 19:20
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D5/00; E03D5/10; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S4/00; Y10S4/03
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
93 words
A VARIABLE, TIME-DELAY VALVE FOR FLUSH TANKS COMPRISING, (A) A SOLENOID MOUNTED WITHIN A FLUSH TANK, (B) AN ARMATURE IN THE SOLENOID OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO A DISCHARGE VALVE IN THE FLUSHTANK, THE DISCHARGE VALVE OPENING WHEN THE SOLENOID IS ENERGIZED AND CLOSING WHEN THE SOLENOID IS ENERGIZED AND (C) A PLURALITY OF TIME-DELAY SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED TO THE SOLENOID, FOR A DIFFERENT PEROID OF TIME, SAID SOLENOID BEING CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE THROUGH SAID SWITCH MEANS, WHEREBY THE PERIOD OF TIME DURING WHICH THE DISCHARGE VALVE REMAINS OPEN MAY BE ADJUSTABLY CONTROLLED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
93 words
A VARIABLE, TIME-DELAY VALVE FOR FLUSH TANKS COMPRISING, (A) A SOLENOID MOUNTED WITHIN A FLUSH TANK, (B) AN ARMATURE IN THE SOLENOID OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO A DISCHARGE VALVE IN THE FLUSHTANK, THE DISCHARGE VALVE OPENING WHEN THE SOLENOID IS ENERGIZED AND CLOSING WHEN THE SOLENOID IS ENERGIZED AND (C) A PLURALITY OF TIME-DELAY SWITCH MEANS CONNECTED TO THE SOLENOID, FOR A DIFFERENT PEROID OF TIME, SAID SOLENOID BEING CONNECTED TO A POWER SOURCE THROUGH SAID SWITCH MEANS, WHEREBY THE PERIOD OF TIME DURING WHICH THE DISCHARGE VALVE REMAINS OPEN MAY BE ADJUSTABLY CONTROLLED.
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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) | 1970-08-07 | 1971-02-06 | 1971-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-08-07 | 1975-02-06 | 1975-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-08-07 | 1979-02-06 | 1979-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |