US3419919A
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Hinged ball rod and a valve assembly thereof including the same
Assignee: Federal Huber Corp
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Filing: 1966-08-04
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Granted: 1969-01-07
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Expires: 1986-08-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Vance A Stayner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:38
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/12; E03C1/22; E03C1/23; E03C1/2302
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
54 words
A HINGED BALL ROD COMPRISING A UNITARY, SYNTHETIC PLASTIC MEMBER OF AN ELONGATED ROD-LIKE FORM HAVING A SEGMENTAL SPHERICAL BALL THEREON TOWARD ONE END OF SAID MEMBER AND A TRANSVERSE BORE THERETHROUGH ADJACENT THE OTHER END OF SAID MEMBER, AND A REDUCED PORTION THEREIN ADJACENT SAID BORE PROVIDING A FLEXIBLE HINGE IN SAID MEMBER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
54 words
A HINGED BALL ROD COMPRISING A UNITARY, SYNTHETIC PLASTIC MEMBER OF AN ELONGATED ROD-LIKE FORM HAVING A SEGMENTAL SPHERICAL BALL THEREON TOWARD ONE END OF SAID MEMBER AND A TRANSVERSE BORE THERETHROUGH ADJACENT THE OTHER END OF SAID MEMBER, AND A REDUCED PORTION THEREIN ADJACENT SAID BORE PROVIDING A FLEXIBLE HINGE IN SAID MEMBER.
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) | 1972-01-07 | 1972-07-08 | 1973-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-01-07 | 1976-07-08 | 1977-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-01-07 | 1980-07-08 | 1981-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |