US3619084A
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Water supply and pump for fountains
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1970-08-03
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Granted: 1971-11-09
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Expires: 1990-08-03
Abstract
Abstract A water supply and pump for fountains is disclosed which includes a cylindrical container for holding the water supply, pump means for moving the water supply from the container to a fountain and means for returning the water from the fountain to the container controlled by a float valve responsive in operation to the level of water in the container, a secondary float valve biases the first float valve to effect a cycle in the pumping action and switch means controlled by the first float valve controls the pumping means.
Inventors
- 👤 Harold L Gordon
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 03:27
CPC Classifications
F; F04; F04D; F04D15/00; F04D15/02; F04D15/0209; F04D15/0218; B; B05; B05B; B05B17/00; B05B17/08; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7287; Y10T137/7358; Y10T137/7368; Y10T137/742
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
100 words
A water supply and pump for a fountain comprising a container, a pump in said container and a motor therefor for moving water from said container to said fountain, a valve housing and valve operable therein for returning water to said container, from said fountain, float means in said container moving said valve in said valve housing and arranged to vary the position of said valve responsive to the level of water in said container, a power source for said motor and means connecting said motor therewith, switch means in said connecting means responsive in operation to said float means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
100 words
A water supply and pump for a fountain comprising a container, a pump in said container and a motor therefor for moving water from said container to said fountain, a valve housing and valve operable therein for returning water to said container, from said fountain, float means in said container moving said valve in said valve housing and arranged to vary the position of said valve responsive to the level of water in said container, a power source for said motor and means connecting said motor therewith, switch means in said connecting means responsive in operation to said float means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
The water supply and pump for fountains set forth in claim 1 and wherein said valve housing forms a first water receiving chamber.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
69 words
The water supply and pump for fountains set forth in claim 1 and wherein the float means comprises a lever arm, a first float pivoted to said lever arm, said lever arm arranged to engage said valve, a second arm, a second float on said second arm having a finger movable into engagement with said first float to bias the position thereof at various water levels in said container.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
US1604492A
Cited
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1974-11-08 | 1975-05-10 | 1975-11-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-11-08 | 1979-05-10 | 1979-11-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-11-08 | 1983-05-10 | 1983-11-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |