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US3354474A
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Self-rimming plumbing fixture
Assignee: Crane Co
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Filing: 1964-07-17
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Granted: 1967-11-28
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Expires: 1984-07-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles G Cairus
- 👤 Rokitenetz Walter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 18:28
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/12; E03C1/32; E03C1/33; E03C1/335; A; A47; A47K; A47K3/00; A47K3/008; A47K3/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A PLUMBING FIXTURE OF THE SELF-RIMMING SINK OR BOWL TYPE COMPRISING AN OPEN TOP BODY PORTION ADAPTED TO BE INSTALLED IN AN OPENING PROVIDED IN A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE SAID BODY PORTION INCLUDING A BOTTOM WALL, A CONTINUOUS MARGINAL WALL EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID BOTTOM WALL AND A CONTINUOUS RIM EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID MARGINAL WALL AND ADAPTED FOR SUPPORTING ENGAGEMENT WITH AN UPPER SURFACE PORTION OF THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE BOUNDING THE OPENING, IN WHICH THE BODY PORTION OF THE FIXTURE IS FITTED AND A CONTINUOUS, NON-METALLIC, RESILIENTLY COMPRESSIBLE, SEALING STRIP CARRIED BY AND UNDERLYING SAID RIM AND ADAPTED FOR SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PORTION OF THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE UNDERLYING SAID RIM, SAID SEALING STRIP PRESENTING A BOTTOM SURFACE CONCAVELY CURVED IN THE TRANSVESE DIRECTION THEREOF, THE CONCAVELY CURVED SURFACE EXTENDING CONTINUOUSLY FROM EDGE TO EDGE OF THE STRIP.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A PLUMBING FIXTURE OF THE SELF-RIMMING SINK OR BOWL TYPE COMPRISING AN OPEN TOP BODY PORTION ADAPTED TO BE INSTALLED IN AN OPENING PROVIDED IN A SUPPORTING STRUCTURE SAID BODY PORTION INCLUDING A BOTTOM WALL, A CONTINUOUS MARGINAL WALL EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM SAID BOTTOM WALL AND A CONTINUOUS RIM EXTENDING OUTWARDLY FROM THE UPPER EDGE OF SAID MARGINAL WALL AND ADAPTED FOR SUPPORTING ENGAGEMENT WITH AN UPPER SURFACE PORTION OF THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE BOUNDING THE OPENING, IN WHICH THE BODY PORTION OF THE FIXTURE IS FITTED AND A CONTINUOUS, NON-METALLIC, RESILIENTLY COMPRESSIBLE, SEALING STRIP CARRIED BY AND UNDERLYING SAID RIM AND ADAPTED FOR SEALING ENGAGEMENT WITH THE PORTION OF THE SUPPORTING STRUCTURE UNDERLYING SAID RIM, SAID SEALING STRIP PRESENTING A BOTTOM SURFACE CONCAVELY CURVED IN THE TRANSVESE DIRECTION THEREOF, THE CONCAVELY CURVED SURFACE EXTENDING CONTINUOUSLY FROM EDGE TO EDGE OF THE STRIP.
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) | 1970-11-27 | 1971-05-29 | 1971-11-28 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1974-11-27 | 1975-05-29 | 1975-11-28 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1978-11-27 | 1979-05-29 | 1979-11-28 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |