US3583675A
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Gate valve for toilet system for trailers
Assignee: Monogram Industries Inc
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Filing: 1969-03-17
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Granted: 1971-06-08
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Expires: 1989-03-17
Abstract
Abstract In a recirculating toilet construction having a tank with an outlet opening at its bottom, a gate slide valve is provided for draining the tank. The slide valve is sealingly mounted below the tank and has a second seal connecting the valve housing to an outlet pipe. A single bracket fastens the valve to the tank and to the outlet pipe.
Inventors
- 👤 Norbert James Palmer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 16:49
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03D; E03D5/00; E03D5/016
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A toilet system including a tank having an outlet opening at its bottom; a gate slide valve having a housing and a gate valve element slidably mounted in said housing; first means sealingly interconnecting said housing to said outlet opening, including a raised bead on said housing engaging a seal ring within a grooved portion of said tank; and outlet pipe; second means sealingly interconnecting said housing to said outlet pipe, including a flange secured to said outlet pipe; a second seal ring between said flange and said housing; a bracket element; first fastening means securing said bracket element to said tank to press the first-mentioned seal ring between said housing and said tank; and second fastening means securing said bracket element to said flange to press said second seal ring between said housing and said flange; said valve element being slidable in said housing to effect a communication between said outlet opening and said outlet pipe.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A toilet system including a tank having an outlet opening at its bottom; a gate slide valve having a housing and a gate valve element slidably mounted in said housing; first means sealingly interconnecting said housing to said outlet opening, including a raised bead on said housing engaging a seal ring within a grooved portion of said tank; and outlet pipe; second means sealingly interconnecting said housing to said outlet pipe, including a flange secured to said outlet pipe; a second seal ring between said flange and said housing; a bracket element; first fastening means securing said bracket element to said tank to press the first-mentioned seal ring between said housing and said tank; and second fastening means securing said bracket element to said flange to press said second seal ring between said housing and said flange; said valve element being slidable in said housing to effect a communication between said outlet opening and said outlet pipe.
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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) | 1974-06-07 | 1974-12-07 | 1975-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-07 | 1978-12-07 | 1979-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-07 | 1982-12-07 | 1983-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |