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Fire hydrant
Assignee: Waterous Co
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Filing: 1968-12-18
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Granted: 1971-06-22
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Expires: 1988-12-18
Abstract
Abstract The hydrant is made so that if the exposed portion is struck by a moving vehicle or the like this portion will break off with a minimum of damage to the hydrant and vehicle. The operating mechanism provides high strength for wrenching, and protection from corrosion.
Inventors
- 👤 David F Thomas
- 👤 Harold A Berglund
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 02:22
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L41/00; F16L41/02; E; E03; E03B; E03B9/00; E03B9/02; E03B9/04; F16B; F16B2200/00; F16B2200/50; F16B2200/503; F16B2200/506; F16B2200/63; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/1624; Y10T137/1632; Y10T137/1654; Y10T137/5327; Y10T137/5497; Y10T137/5503; Y10T137/5532; Y10T403/00; Y10T403/57; Y10T403/5741
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 14
Claim 1
Independent Claim
175 words
A hydrant including: a valve housing, a valve within said housing, a standpipe secured to said housing, a nozzle section including at least one water outlet, a valve operating rod connected to said valve for actuating the same, means extending axially through said nozzle section engaging said rod for actuating the same, a flange encircling said nozzle section at the lower end thereof, a downwardly extending skirt on the periphery of said flange, a ring encircling said standpipe near the upper extremity thereof, a plurality of angularly spaced clamps having one side thereof engaging said skirt and the opposite side thereof engaging said ring, a bolt extending through said flange and through each said clamps, nuts on said bolts beneath said clamps, the skirt and ring engaging surfaces of the clamps being so formed that tightening of said bolts will cause a radial force as well as axial force by said clamps against said ring, and said clamps, when loosened, permitting angular adjustment of said nozzle section relative to said standpipe about the axis thereof.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
175 words
A hydrant including: a valve housing, a valve within said housing, a standpipe secured to said housing, a nozzle section including at least one water outlet, a valve operating rod connected to said valve for actuating the same, means extending axially through said nozzle section engaging said rod for actuating the same, a flange encircling said nozzle section at the lower end thereof, a downwardly extending skirt on the periphery of said flange, a ring encircling said standpipe near the upper extremity thereof, a plurality of angularly spaced clamps having one side thereof engaging said skirt and the opposite side thereof engaging said ring, a bolt extending through said flange and through each said clamps, nuts on said bolts beneath said clamps, the skirt and ring engaging surfaces of the clamps being so formed that tightening of said bolts will cause a radial force as well as axial force by said clamps against said ring, and said clamps, when loosened, permitting angular adjustment of said nozzle section relative to said standpipe about the axis thereof.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
70 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said valve operating rod is threaded and in which said means extending through said nozzle section includes: a lower operating nut engaged upon said threaded rod, wrenching means for holding said nut from upward axial movement relative to said nozzle section, and said wrenching means extending axially through said nozzle section and being coupled to said lower operating nut for rotation therewith.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
82 words
The structure of claim 1 and in which said valve operating rod includes aligned upper and lower portions, a sleeve connecting said rod portions and secured thereto, a peripheral groove in said sleeve forming a readily fracturable area, a pair of parallel studs extending through said rod portions near the adjoining ends thereof, said sleeve being formed in two generally semicylindrical sleeve sections and including apertures through which said studs extend, and including nuts on said studs clamping said sleeve sections together.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
139 words
A hydrant including: a valve housing, a valve in said housing, a valve operating rod secured to said valve for actuating the same, a standpipe connected to said valve housing and enclosing said valve oPerating rod, a spider supported by said standpipe at the upper end thereof through which said valve operating rod extends, a sleeve encircling said valve operating rod and supported by said spider, a lower operating nut threadably connected to said valve rod and supported by said sleeve, a nozzle section secured overlying said spider and supported thereby and including at least one water outlet, wrench engaging means extending axially from said nozzle section and coupled to said lower operating nut to rotate therewith, said wrench engaging means being restrained from upward movement by said nozzle section and holding said lower operating nut from upward movement.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
139 words
A hydrant including: a valve housing, a valve in said housing, a valve operating rod secured to said valve for actuating the same, a standpipe connected to said valve housing and enclosing said valve oPerating rod, a spider supported by said standpipe at the upper end thereof through which said valve operating rod extends, a sleeve encircling said valve operating rod and supported by said spider, a lower operating nut threadably connected to said valve rod and supported by said sleeve, a nozzle section secured overlying said spider and supported thereby and including at least one water outlet, wrench engaging means extending axially from said nozzle section and coupled to said lower operating nut to rotate therewith, said wrench engaging means being restrained from upward movement by said nozzle section and holding said lower operating nut from upward movement.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
167 words
In a hydrant having a valve housing, a valve in said housing, a valve operating rod secured to said valve for actuating the same, and a standpipe connected to said valve housing and enclosing said valve operating rod, a valve rod operating means including: a spider supported by said standpipe at the upper end thereof having a coaxial aperture through which said valve operating rod extends, a nozzle section supported by and above said spider, means securing said nozzle section to said standpipe, a sleeve supported by said spider encircling said valve operating rod, an operating nut supported by said sleeve and held from downward movement thereby, a wrench engaging member extending through said nozzle section for access externally thereof, said wrench engaging member encircling the upper end of said valve operating rod and coupled to said operating nut for rotation in unison therewith, means on said wrench engaging member engaging said nozzle section to prevent upward movement of said wrench engaging member and said operating nut.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
167 words
In a hydrant having a valve housing, a valve in said housing, a valve operating rod secured to said valve for actuating the same, and a standpipe connected to said valve housing and enclosing said valve operating rod, a valve rod operating means including: a spider supported by said standpipe at the upper end thereof having a coaxial aperture through which said valve operating rod extends, a nozzle section supported by and above said spider, means securing said nozzle section to said standpipe, a sleeve supported by said spider encircling said valve operating rod, an operating nut supported by said sleeve and held from downward movement thereby, a wrench engaging member extending through said nozzle section for access externally thereof, said wrench engaging member encircling the upper end of said valve operating rod and coupled to said operating nut for rotation in unison therewith, means on said wrench engaging member engaging said nozzle section to prevent upward movement of said wrench engaging member and said operating nut.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
29 words
The structure of claim 5 and in which said wrench engaging member includes a flange engaging said nozzle section forming said means to hold the same from upward movement.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
32 words
The structure of claim 5 and including a partition wall in said nozzle section on a plane normal to the axis of said valve rod encircling the upper end of said sleeve.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
17 words
The structure of claim 7 and in which said partition wall is sealed relative to said sleeve.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
147 words
In a hydrant having a standpipe and a nozzle section supported above, and in alignment with, said standpipe, a connecting means including: a peripheral flange at the lower end of said nozzle section, a downwardly extending skirt on the periphery of said flange, a peripheral groove adjacent the upper end of said standpipe inwardly of said skirt, a ring engaged in said groove, said ring being of substantially circular cross section, a plurality of angularly spaced clamps each having one side engaging said skirt and having the opposite side engaging said ring, a bolt extending through each clamp and through said flange, a nut on each bolt engaging the under side of a corresponding said clamp, the skirt and ring engaging surfaces of the clamps being so formed that tightening of said bolts will cause a radial force as well as an axial force against said ring.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
147 words
In a hydrant having a standpipe and a nozzle section supported above, and in alignment with, said standpipe, a connecting means including: a peripheral flange at the lower end of said nozzle section, a downwardly extending skirt on the periphery of said flange, a peripheral groove adjacent the upper end of said standpipe inwardly of said skirt, a ring engaged in said groove, said ring being of substantially circular cross section, a plurality of angularly spaced clamps each having one side engaging said skirt and having the opposite side engaging said ring, a bolt extending through each clamp and through said flange, a nut on each bolt engaging the under side of a corresponding said clamp, the skirt and ring engaging surfaces of the clamps being so formed that tightening of said bolts will cause a radial force as well as an axial force against said ring.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
28 words
The structure of claim 9 and in which said peripheral flange is generally rectangular in plan and in which said bolts extend through corner portions of said flange.
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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) | 1974-06-21 | 1974-12-21 | 1975-06-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-06-21 | 1978-12-21 | 1979-06-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-06-21 | 1982-12-21 | 1983-06-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |