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US3347202A
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Apparatus for releasably connecting a boat hull fitting with a source of flushing water
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-01-21
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Granted: 1967-10-17
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Expires: 1986-01-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James E Mccurry
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 20:38
CPC Classifications
F; F01; F01P; F01P11/00; F01P11/06; F01P3/00; F01P3/20; F01P3/202; F01P3/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
APPARATUS ATTACHABLE TO A SLOTTED BOAT HULL FITTING TO DIRECT FLUSHING WATER THROUGH SAID FITTING, COMPRISING: A RESILIENT INVERTED SUCTION CUP, THE UPPER PERIPHERY OF WHICH IS SEALINGLY ENGAGEABLE WITH THE PORTION OF SAID BOAT HULL ADJACENT SAID HULL FITTING; MEANS ON SAID SUCTION CUP ENGAGEABLE WITH A SOURCE OF FLUSHING WATER; AN UPSTANDING THREADED MOUNTING POST VERTICALLY SLIDABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID SUCTION CUP, THE UPPER END OF SAID POST BEING FORMED WITH A T-HEAD REMOVABLY INSERTABLE WITHIN A SLOT OF SAID FITTING, THE LENGTH OF SAID HEAD BEING GREATER THAN THE WIDTH OF SAID SLOT; A COIL SPRING CARRIED BY SAID POST BETWEEN SAID T-HEAD AND THE INTERIOR OF SAID SUCTION CUP;
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
APPARATUS ATTACHABLE TO A SLOTTED BOAT HULL FITTING TO DIRECT FLUSHING WATER THROUGH SAID FITTING, COMPRISING: A RESILIENT INVERTED SUCTION CUP, THE UPPER PERIPHERY OF WHICH IS SEALINGLY ENGAGEABLE WITH THE PORTION OF SAID BOAT HULL ADJACENT SAID HULL FITTING; MEANS ON SAID SUCTION CUP ENGAGEABLE WITH A SOURCE OF FLUSHING WATER; AN UPSTANDING THREADED MOUNTING POST VERTICALLY SLIDABLY SUPPORTED ON SAID SUCTION CUP, THE UPPER END OF SAID POST BEING FORMED WITH A T-HEAD REMOVABLY INSERTABLE WITHIN A SLOT OF SAID FITTING, THE LENGTH OF SAID HEAD BEING GREATER THAN THE WIDTH OF SAID SLOT; A COIL SPRING CARRIED BY SAID POST BETWEEN SAID T-HEAD AND THE INTERIOR OF SAID SUCTION CUP;
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) | 1970-10-16 | 1971-04-17 | 1971-10-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-16 | 1975-04-17 | 1975-10-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-16 | 1979-04-17 | 1979-10-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |