US3345649A
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Mechanical control device for a liquidcontaining water closet
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1965-06-25
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Granted: 1967-10-10
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Expires: 1985-06-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jose A Cabra
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 09:53
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D5/00; E03D5/02; E03D5/09; E03D5/094
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
IN A VALVE AND CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR A LIQUID CONTAINING TANK OR THE LIKE HAVING A DISCHARGE PORT IN ITS BOTTOM; A VERTICALLY MOVABLE VALVE PLUG CONCENTRICALLY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID PORT, A FLEXIBLE CORD CONNECTED TO THE TOP OF SAID PLUG AT ONE END, A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED LEVER ARM PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED IN LATERALLY OFFSET RELATION TO SAID VALVE PLUG ON A VERTICAL AXIS FOR HORIZONTAL SWINGING MOVEMENT AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID CORD, STATIONARY CENTERING MEANS FOR SAID CORD DISPOSED CONCENTRICALLY ABOVE SAID PORT AND PLUG, AN EXTERNALLY CONTROLLED LEVER ACTUATING DEVICE, A CAM SLOT IN SAID LEVER, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID ACTUATING DEVICE, ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID CAM SLOT FOR ROCKING SAID LEVER IN EITHER DIRECTIONS, WHEREBY HORI-
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
IN A VALVE AND CONTROL ASSEMBLY FOR A LIQUID CONTAINING TANK OR THE LIKE HAVING A DISCHARGE PORT IN ITS BOTTOM; A VERTICALLY MOVABLE VALVE PLUG CONCENTRICALLY ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID PORT, A FLEXIBLE CORD CONNECTED TO THE TOP OF SAID PLUG AT ONE END, A HORIZONTALLY DISPOSED LEVER ARM PIVOTALLY SUPPORTED IN LATERALLY OFFSET RELATION TO SAID VALVE PLUG ON A VERTICAL AXIS FOR HORIZONTAL SWINGING MOVEMENT AND OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO THE OPPOSITE END OF SAID CORD, STATIONARY CENTERING MEANS FOR SAID CORD DISPOSED CONCENTRICALLY ABOVE SAID PORT AND PLUG, AN EXTERNALLY CONTROLLED LEVER ACTUATING DEVICE, A CAM SLOT IN SAID LEVER, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID ACTUATING DEVICE, ENGAGEABLE WITH SAID CAM SLOT FOR ROCKING SAID LEVER IN EITHER DIRECTIONS, WHEREBY HORI-
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) | 1970-10-09 | 1971-04-10 | 1971-10-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-09 | 1975-04-10 | 1975-10-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-09 | 1979-04-10 | 1979-10-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |