US3635106A
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Key for sprinkler valve
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-12-17
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Granted: 1972-01-18
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Expires: 1989-12-17
Abstract
Abstract A key or wrench for turning sprinkler valve handles has a body formed at the top with a socket in the shape of a hollow Greek cross complementary to the conventional valve handle. Below the socket is a thin-walled annular skirt dimensioned to fit within the tube usually surrounding the valve. Internal, rounded protuberances in the skirt guide the valve handle into the socket. The key has an elongated handle twisted to facilitate turning the key and the valve handle seated in the socket thereof.
Inventors
- 👤 Douglas M Homs
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 05:25
CPC Classifications
B; B25; B25B; B25B13/00; B25B13/48
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
151 words
A sprinkler valve key comprising a body formed at the top with a socket portion shaped in the form of a hollow Greek cross with the four arms of the cross closed by top walls, the interior of said socket portion shaped to receive the four arms of a conventional valve handle, said body formed with an annular thinwalled skirt below said socket portion, said skirt being closed off in a substantially horizontal skirt top between the arms of said cross and said skirt top being open at each said arm, whereby a valve handle received within said skirt may seat within said socket portion, the internal corners where said skirt top and socket portion merge being rounded to direct said valve handle to seat in said socket portion when said skirt is placed over said handle and turned slightly, and a twisting handle attached to the top of said body.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
151 words
A sprinkler valve key comprising a body formed at the top with a socket portion shaped in the form of a hollow Greek cross with the four arms of the cross closed by top walls, the interior of said socket portion shaped to receive the four arms of a conventional valve handle, said body formed with an annular thinwalled skirt below said socket portion, said skirt being closed off in a substantially horizontal skirt top between the arms of said cross and said skirt top being open at each said arm, whereby a valve handle received within said skirt may seat within said socket portion, the internal corners where said skirt top and socket portion merge being rounded to direct said valve handle to seat in said socket portion when said skirt is placed over said handle and turned slightly, and a twisting handle attached to the top of said body.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
23 words
A key according to claim 1 in which said top walls are formed with apertures dimensioned for passage of water, mud and debris.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1975-01-17 | 1975-07-19 | 1976-01-18 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-17 | 1979-07-19 | 1980-01-18 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-17 | 1983-07-19 | 1984-01-18 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |