US3638968A
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Faucet adapter
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1969-08-21
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Granted: 1972-02-01
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Expires: 1989-08-21
Abstract
Abstract This invention relates to a faucet adapter device for flexibly connecting a pliant hose to a rigid faucet. The device includes a flexible tube having at one end a fastener made of elongated strips of flexible material which is wound around the joint between the device and a rigid faucet and secured in place. Affixed at the other end of the device is a rigid hose-threaded male coupling adapter for connection with a corresponding female structure located on the end of a pliant hose.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert W Barks
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 11:36
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L37/00; F16L37/48; E; E03; E03C; E03C1/00; E03C1/02; E03C1/08; E03C1/086
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
145 words
A faucet adapter device for flexibly connecting a pliable hose to a rigid faucet which comprises in combination, a reinforced flexible tubulAr means for transporting fluid between a rigid faucet and a pliable hose, said reinforced flexible tubular means having affixed adjacent one of its open ends, a rigid hose-threaded male coupling adapter for connection with a corresponding rotatable female coupling adapter affixed adjacent an end of a flexible hose, the other end of the device flexibly fitting over the end of the faucet and affixed adjacent said other end of said reinforced flexible tubular means, at least one faucet adapter fastener wherein said faucet adapter fastener is a nonreinforced, flexible, elastic, elongated, taillike extension of said flexible tubular means, the said taillike extension having a gasket means thereon for sealing in watertight relationship the joint between said faucet adapter device and a rigid faucet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
145 words
A faucet adapter device for flexibly connecting a pliable hose to a rigid faucet which comprises in combination, a reinforced flexible tubulAr means for transporting fluid between a rigid faucet and a pliable hose, said reinforced flexible tubular means having affixed adjacent one of its open ends, a rigid hose-threaded male coupling adapter for connection with a corresponding rotatable female coupling adapter affixed adjacent an end of a flexible hose, the other end of the device flexibly fitting over the end of the faucet and affixed adjacent said other end of said reinforced flexible tubular means, at least one faucet adapter fastener wherein said faucet adapter fastener is a nonreinforced, flexible, elastic, elongated, taillike extension of said flexible tubular means, the said taillike extension having a gasket means thereon for sealing in watertight relationship the joint between said faucet adapter device and a rigid faucet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
94 words
The faucet adapter device of claim 1 wherein each of said faucet adapter fasteners has matching hook and loop nylon gripping material affixed to its respective inner and outer surfaces, and each inner surface is tapered at its center so that a middle ridge about one-sixteenth to one-eighth inch high runs lengthwise and parallel to the edges of said fasteners and acts as a gasket for sealing the joint between said faucet adapter device and a rigid faucet when said fasteners are wound around said joint and secured by the interengaging hooks and loops.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
99 words
The faucet adapter device of claim 1 wherein each of said faucet adapter fasteners has matching hook and loop nylon gripping material affixed to its respective inner and outer surfaces, and each fastener has about a one-sixteenth to one-eighth inch high compressible sealer running lengthwise along the center and parallel to the edges of said fasteners, said sealer being a narrow elongated strip of flexible material acting as a gasket for sealing he joint between said faucet adapter device and a rigid faucet when said fastener is wound around said joint and secured by the interengaging hooks and loops.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
The faucet adapter device of claim 1 where the inner surface of each said faucet adapter fastener is coated with a coarse, gritty material for preventing slippage of said fastener, and attached adjacent the extremity of one or more of said fasteners is a C-clamp clasping device for securely clasping said fasteners to a rigid faucet, the inner surface of said clasping device being coated with a coarse, gritty material.
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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) | 1975-01-31 | 1975-08-02 | 1976-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1979-01-31 | 1979-08-02 | 1980-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1983-01-31 | 1983-08-02 | 1984-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |