US3349577A
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Safety gas-fueled candle
Assignee: JACAQUES KREISLER Manufacturing CORP
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Filing: 1964-12-04
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Granted: 1967-10-31
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Expires: 1984-12-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray L Burchett
- 👤 John P Sain
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 05:44
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/34; F23Q2/52; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/0753
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A GAS-FUELED DEVICE NORMALLY OCCUPYING A GENERALLY VERTICAL POSITION INCLUDING IN COMBINATION, AN ELONGATED TUBE HOLDING A SUPPLY OF LIQUEFIED NORMALLY GASEOUS FUEL, A CANDLE-SHAPED SLEEVE, MEANS REMOVABLY MOUNTING SAID SLEEVE ON SAID TUBE, A BURNER HAVING AN OPENING THROUGH WHICH FUEL FROM SAID RESERVOIR MAY PASS, AN ACTUATABALE CONTROL VALVE, A NORMALLY OPEN GRAVITY-RESPONSIVE VALVE ADAPTED TO CLOSE IN RESPONSE TO DISPLACEMENT OF SAID DEVICE FROM SAID NORMALLY VERTICAL POSITION, AN ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE, SAID REGULATING VALVE BEING OPERABLE INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID CONTROL VALVE TO SET THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT TO WHICH THE FLAME AT SAID BURNER CAN BE SET IN RESPONSE TO OPERATION OF SAID CONTROL VALVE, SAID SLEEVE HOUSING SAID REGULATING VALVE NORMALLY TO RENDER IT INACCESSIBLE, MEANS MOUNTING SAID CONTROL VALVE AND SAID REGULATING VALVE AND SAID GRAVITY-RESPONSIVE VALVE IN SERIES BETWEEN SAID RESERVOIR AND THE ATMOSPHERE, AND MEANS ACCESSIBLE FROM OUTSIDE SAID SLEEVE FOR OPERATING SAID CONTROL VALVE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A GAS-FUELED DEVICE NORMALLY OCCUPYING A GENERALLY VERTICAL POSITION INCLUDING IN COMBINATION, AN ELONGATED TUBE HOLDING A SUPPLY OF LIQUEFIED NORMALLY GASEOUS FUEL, A CANDLE-SHAPED SLEEVE, MEANS REMOVABLY MOUNTING SAID SLEEVE ON SAID TUBE, A BURNER HAVING AN OPENING THROUGH WHICH FUEL FROM SAID RESERVOIR MAY PASS, AN ACTUATABALE CONTROL VALVE, A NORMALLY OPEN GRAVITY-RESPONSIVE VALVE ADAPTED TO CLOSE IN RESPONSE TO DISPLACEMENT OF SAID DEVICE FROM SAID NORMALLY VERTICAL POSITION, AN ADJUSTABLE PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE, SAID REGULATING VALVE BEING OPERABLE INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID CONTROL VALVE TO SET THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT TO WHICH THE FLAME AT SAID BURNER CAN BE SET IN RESPONSE TO OPERATION OF SAID CONTROL VALVE, SAID SLEEVE HOUSING SAID REGULATING VALVE NORMALLY TO RENDER IT INACCESSIBLE, MEANS MOUNTING SAID CONTROL VALVE AND SAID REGULATING VALVE AND SAID GRAVITY-RESPONSIVE VALVE IN SERIES BETWEEN SAID RESERVOIR AND THE ATMOSPHERE, AND MEANS ACCESSIBLE FROM OUTSIDE SAID SLEEVE FOR OPERATING SAID CONTROL VALVE.
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) | 1970-10-30 | 1971-05-01 | 1971-10-31 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-10-30 | 1975-05-01 | 1975-10-31 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-10-30 | 1979-05-01 | 1979-10-31 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |