US3422469A
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Hose coupling tool
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1966-02-07
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Granted: 1969-01-21
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Expires: 1986-02-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilfred Tunstall
- 👤 Albert Wegner
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 01:52
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B25/00; B25B25/005; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T24/00; Y10T24/14; Y10T24/1412; Y10T24/1441
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A HOSE AND FAUCET COUPLING TOOL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A CLAMPING RING HAVING APERTURED ENDS FOR A CONNECTING BOLT, ONE OF SAID ENDS BEING FORMED AS A NUT CLAMP; A THREADED CONNECTING EYE BOLT FOR SAID CLAMPING RING EXTENDING THROUGH SAID APERTURED ENDS; A NUT ON SAID BOLT AND CONTAINED IN SAID CLAMP; A SEPARABLE ELONGATED LEVER OF SMALL DIAMETER HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY THREADED RECESS CAPABLE OF ATTACHMENT TO THE THREADED PORTION OF SAID BOLT SO AS TO SUPPORT A NOZZLE PASSED OVER ITSELF, SAID LEVER HAVING A SMALLER DIMENSION THAN THE DIMENSION OF THE OPENING IN SAID BOLT EYE SO AS TO BE CAPABLE OF EXTENDING THERETHROUGH WHEREBY LEVERAGE MAY BE APPLIED TO TIGHTEN OR RELEASE THE HOSE COUPLING AND FAUCET CONNECTION TO PREVENT LEAKAGE; AND A WASHER REMOVING SLOT ON THE OUTER END OF SAID LEVER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A HOSE AND FAUCET COUPLING TOOL ASSEMBLY INCLUDING A CLAMPING RING HAVING APERTURED ENDS FOR A CONNECTING BOLT, ONE OF SAID ENDS BEING FORMED AS A NUT CLAMP; A THREADED CONNECTING EYE BOLT FOR SAID CLAMPING RING EXTENDING THROUGH SAID APERTURED ENDS; A NUT ON SAID BOLT AND CONTAINED IN SAID CLAMP; A SEPARABLE ELONGATED LEVER OF SMALL DIAMETER HAVING A LONGITUDINALLY THREADED RECESS CAPABLE OF ATTACHMENT TO THE THREADED PORTION OF SAID BOLT SO AS TO SUPPORT A NOZZLE PASSED OVER ITSELF, SAID LEVER HAVING A SMALLER DIMENSION THAN THE DIMENSION OF THE OPENING IN SAID BOLT EYE SO AS TO BE CAPABLE OF EXTENDING THERETHROUGH WHEREBY LEVERAGE MAY BE APPLIED TO TIGHTEN OR RELEASE THE HOSE COUPLING AND FAUCET CONNECTION TO PREVENT LEAKAGE; AND A WASHER REMOVING SLOT ON THE OUTER END OF SAID LEVER.
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) | 1972-01-21 | 1972-07-22 | 1973-01-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1976-01-21 | 1976-07-22 | 1977-01-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1980-01-21 | 1980-07-22 | 1981-01-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |