US3371418A
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Oil level testing dip stick with closure
Assignee: Moeller Mfg Co LLC
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Filing: 1966-05-18
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Granted: 1968-03-05
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Expires: 1986-05-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Moeller Axel
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 08:01
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F23/00; G01F23/04; F; F01; F01M; F01M11/00; F01M11/04; F01M2011/0491
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
129 words
AN OIL LEVEL TESTING DIP STICK HAVING A CLOSURE BODY FOR SEALING THE OIL FILTER PIPE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE INCLUDING, A RESILIENT COMPRESSIBLE STOPPER BODY HAVING AN AXIAL BORE THERETHROUGH, INNER AND OUTER COMPRESSION PLATES ENGAGING THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID STOPPER BODY, THE OUTER COMPRESSION PLATE HAVING AN AXIAL OPENING, SAID INNER COMPRESSION PLATE HAVING AN INWARDLY STRUCK AXIALLY DISPOSED INTERNALLY THREADED SLEEVE FORMING A NUT, MEANS FOR ANCHORING SAID INER COMPRESSION PLATE TO SAID COMPRESSIBLE STOPPER BODY, A ROD ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN THE OPENING OF THE OUTER COMPRESSION PLATE AND THREADED INTO THE INNER COMPRESSION PLATE, SAID ROD BEING CONTINUED BEYOND THE INNER COMPRESSION PLATE AND BEING PROVIDED WITH MEANS TO PREVENT THE INNER COMPRESSION PLATE FROM MOVING OFF THE INNER END TERMINATION OF SAID
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
129 words
AN OIL LEVEL TESTING DIP STICK HAVING A CLOSURE BODY FOR SEALING THE OIL FILTER PIPE OF AN INTERNAL COMBUSTION ENGINE INCLUDING, A RESILIENT COMPRESSIBLE STOPPER BODY HAVING AN AXIAL BORE THERETHROUGH, INNER AND OUTER COMPRESSION PLATES ENGAGING THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID STOPPER BODY, THE OUTER COMPRESSION PLATE HAVING AN AXIAL OPENING, SAID INNER COMPRESSION PLATE HAVING AN INWARDLY STRUCK AXIALLY DISPOSED INTERNALLY THREADED SLEEVE FORMING A NUT, MEANS FOR ANCHORING SAID INER COMPRESSION PLATE TO SAID COMPRESSIBLE STOPPER BODY, A ROD ROTATABLY MOUNTED IN THE OPENING OF THE OUTER COMPRESSION PLATE AND THREADED INTO THE INNER COMPRESSION PLATE, SAID ROD BEING CONTINUED BEYOND THE INNER COMPRESSION PLATE AND BEING PROVIDED WITH MEANS TO PREVENT THE INNER COMPRESSION PLATE FROM MOVING OFF THE INNER END TERMINATION OF SAID
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) | 1971-03-05 | 1971-09-04 | 1972-03-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-03-05 | 1975-09-04 | 1976-03-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-03-05 | 1979-09-04 | 1980-03-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |