US3717963A
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Meter housing
Assignee: INTERCONTINENTAL PLASTICS Mfg Co
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Filing: 1971-03-05
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Granted: 1973-02-27
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Expires: 1991-03-05
Abstract
Abstract A water meter housing and cover has a body portion of generally frustoconical shape. The top of the body member has a recessed flange therein for receiving a cover. The cover has a downwardly extending ring integral therewith for reinforcement. The body has vertical slots running from the bottom portion thereof extending upwardly less than the height of the body. The exterior of the body further has peripheral reinforcing stabilizing rings integral therewith.
Inventors
- 👤 J Sauriol
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 08:46
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F15/00; G01F15/14; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6966; Y10T137/6991; Y10T137/6995
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
25 words
The housing assembly of claim 1 and further comprising a plurality of reinforcing ribs integrally connecting said wall, said top member and said annular flange.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
17 words
The housing assembly of claim 1 wherein said housing and said cover are constructed from foamed polyethylene.
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) | 1976-02-27 | 1976-08-28 | 1977-02-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-02-27 | 1980-08-28 | 1981-02-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-02-27 | 1984-08-28 | 1985-02-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |