US3559681A
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Filling and drain coupler
Assignee: Whirlpool Corp
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Filing: 1969-06-11
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Granted: 1971-02-02
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Expires: 1989-06-11
Abstract
Abstract An improved filling and drain coupler for supplying water to and draining water from an appliance and the like in which the outer casing parts of the coupler serve the dual function of providing a pleasing appearance and also locking the internal operating parts in their proper position so that the entire device is compact, economical and highly reliable.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilbur W Jarvis
- 👤 Roland E Nicholson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 18:13
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L39/00; F16L39/02; A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/42; A47L15/4214; A47L15/4217; D; D06; D06F; D06F39/00; D06F39/08; F16L29/00; F16L29/007; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8593; Y10T137/87153
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
A filling and drain coupler for supplying water to and draining water from an appliance and the like, comprising: adapter means for attachment to a water supply, said adapter means having an external shoulder member; an input hose; an inlet tubular member having one end portion surrounding said adapter means at said shoulder member when in position on said adapter means and an opposite end portion externally receiving an end of said hose; a pair of opposite side members adapted to be clamped together and having hose engaging areas for pressing said hose end on said opposite end portion of said tubular member; and a drain hose and spaced elements on each said side member for engaging on the outer surface of said drain hose, said drain hose having an enlarged outer surface section engaged by said spaced elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
A filling and drain coupler for supplying water to and draining water from an appliance and the like, comprising: adapter means for attachment to a water supply, said adapter means having an external shoulder member; an input hose; an inlet tubular member having one end portion surrounding said adapter means at said shoulder member when in position on said adapter means and an opposite end portion externally receiving an end of said hose; a pair of opposite side members adapted to be clamped together and having hose engaging areas for pressing said hose end on said opposite end portion of said tubular member; and a drain hose and spaced elements on each said side member for engaging on the outer surface of said drain hose, said drain hose having an enlarged outer surface section engaged by said spaced elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
133 words
A filling and drain coupler for supplying water to and draining water from an appliance and the like, comprising: adapter means for attachment to a water supply, said adapter means having an external shoulder member; an input hose; an inlet tubular member having one end portion surrounding said adapter means at said shoulder member when in position on said adapter means and an opposite end portion externally receiving an end of said hose; a pair of opposite side members adapted to be clamped together and having hose engaging areas for pressing said hose end on said opposite end portion of said tubular member; a latch device having a displaceable member engaging said shoulder member to retain said coupler on said adapter means; and flange means on said side members engaging said latch device.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
133 words
A filling and drain coupler for supplying water to and draining water from an appliance and the like, comprising: adapter means for attachment to a water supply, said adapter means having an external shoulder member; an input hose; an inlet tubular member having one end portion surrounding said adapter means at said shoulder member when in position on said adapter means and an opposite end portion externally receiving an end of said hose; a pair of opposite side members adapted to be clamped together and having hose engaging areas for pressing said hose end on said opposite end portion of said tubular member; a latch device having a displaceable member engaging said shoulder member to retain said coupler on said adapter means; and flange means on said side members engaging said latch device.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
39 words
The coupler of claim 2 wherein said displaceable member comprises an arcuate spring having one end fixed and the other end extending outwardly as a handle for flexing said spring from its coupler retaining engagement with said shoulder member.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The coupler of claim 3 wherein there is provided a rotatable cover for said spring having a handle section receiving and concealing said other end of said arcuate spring.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
19 words
The coupler of claim 4 wherein said flange means engages said cover thereby rotatably retaining the cover in assembly.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
133 words
A filling and drain coupler for supplying water to and draining water from an appliance and the like, comprising: adapter means for attachment to a water supply, said adapter means having an external shoulder member; an input hose; an inlet tubular member having one end portion surrounding said adapter means at said shoulder member when in position on said adapter means and an opposite end portion externally receiving an end of said hose; a pair of opposite side members adapted to be clamped together and having hose engaging areas for pressing said hose end on said opposite end portion of said tubular member; a bleed valve leading into said tubular member normally closed but displaceable to open position; and means on said side members for retaining said bleed valve between the side members.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
133 words
A filling and drain coupler for supplying water to and draining water from an appliance and the like, comprising: adapter means for attachment to a water supply, said adapter means having an external shoulder member; an input hose; an inlet tubular member having one end portion surrounding said adapter means at said shoulder member when in position on said adapter means and an opposite end portion externally receiving an end of said hose; a pair of opposite side members adapted to be clamped together and having hose engaging areas for pressing said hose end on said opposite end portion of said tubular member; a bleed valve leading into said tubular member normally closed but displaceable to open position; and means on said side members for retaining said bleed valve between the side members.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The coupler of claim 6 wherein said bleed valve has a downwardly opening water passageway means therein leading from said tubular member.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-02-01 | 1974-08-03 | 1975-02-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-02-01 | 1978-08-03 | 1979-02-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-02-01 | 1982-08-03 | 1983-02-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |