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US3626596A
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Oil filler tube plug and dip stick combination
Assignee: Case LLC
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Filing: 1970-01-15
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Granted: 1971-12-14
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Expires: 1990-01-15
Abstract
Abstract WALL OF THE FILLER TUBE WHEN THE PLUG IS INSERTED AND REMOVED RELATIVE TO THE FILLER TUBE. A FILLER TUBE PLUG WITH A DIP STICK IMBEDDED IN THE PLUG AND EXTENDING THEREFROM. THE PLUG HAS A SERIES OF RINGS SHOWN SPACED THEREALONG ON A SHANK PORTION OF THE PLUG, AND THE DIP STICK EXTENDS THROUGH THE SHANK PORTION TO BE SECURELY IMBEDDED THEREIN AND TO ALSO REINFORCE THE SHANK PORTION OF THE PLUG, A HANDLE IS ALSO AN INTEGRAL PART OF THE PLUG, AND A SHOULDER IS FORMED ON THE PLUG TO LIMIT INSERTION OF THE ASSEMBLY INTO AN OIL FILLER TUBE. THE RINGS ON THE PLUG ARE FLEXIBLE AND ARE SHOWN TO HAVE REDUCED OUTER ENDS FOR FLEXING ON THE
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond F Manke
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-24 13:57
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F23/00; G01F23/04
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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) | 1974-12-13 | 1975-06-14 | 1975-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1978-12-13 | 1979-06-14 | 1979-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1982-12-13 | 1983-06-14 | 1983-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |