US3760842A
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Pressure manifold having plurality of quick connect-disconnect plugs for selectively receiving pressure meter, drain cock, etc.
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1971-11-22
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Granted: 1973-09-25
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Expires: 1991-11-22
Abstract
Abstract A manifold for diverting compressed air supplied via pipes in communication with a compressor, to various air tools, connected with pressure meter, drain cocks and pipes for air tools, if necessary, by connectors.
Inventors
- 👤 T Mikiya
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 07:42
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L41/00; F16L41/02; F16L39/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/8158; Y10T137/8326; Y10T137/8593
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 10
Claim 1
Independent Claim
177 words
A manifold for coupling a source of pressure to a plurality of output means which selectively include output utilization devices, a pressure meter and a drain cock, comprising: a manifold body having a longitudinal through hollow therein and a plurality of diverted holes therein which are in communication with said longitudinal through hollow; a pipe joint at one end of the longitudinal through hollow for coupling said manifold to a source of pressure; and a plurality of quick connect and disconnect plug means mounted at least on each opening end of said diverted holes, each of said plug means being provided with a through hole therein and having a valve therein which closes said through hole when said plug means has no output means connected thereto; each of said plug means being adapted to selectively receive one of said output means in a quick connect-disconnect manner and said valve means being responsive to connection of an output means to a respective plug means for opening and allowing communication between said longitudinal through hollow and said outut means.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
177 words
A manifold for coupling a source of pressure to a plurality of output means which selectively include output utilization devices, a pressure meter and a drain cock, comprising: a manifold body having a longitudinal through hollow therein and a plurality of diverted holes therein which are in communication with said longitudinal through hollow; a pipe joint at one end of the longitudinal through hollow for coupling said manifold to a source of pressure; and a plurality of quick connect and disconnect plug means mounted at least on each opening end of said diverted holes, each of said plug means being provided with a through hole therein and having a valve therein which closes said through hole when said plug means has no output means connected thereto; each of said plug means being adapted to selectively receive one of said output means in a quick connect-disconnect manner and said valve means being responsive to connection of an output means to a respective plug means for opening and allowing communication between said longitudinal through hollow and said outut means.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
36 words
A manifold as claimed in claim 1, wherein said plurality of diverted holes are at an inclined angle relative to the longitudinal through hollow such that the supplied pressure to said diverted holes is substantially equal.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
67 words
A manifold as claimed in claim 2, wherein said plurality of diverted holes are arranged on opposite sides of the longitudinal through hollow alternately at an angle relative to the longitudinal through hollow, said diverted holes being so arranged that the angle at the front is larger than that at the rear, said angles having values such that the supplied pressure to the diverted holes is equal.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
34 words
A manifold as claimed in claim 1 wherein at least one of said plugs is rotatably attached to said manifold body so as to enable changing the direction of the output tip end thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
35 words
A manifold as claimed in claim 1 comprising one of said quick connect and disconnect plug means at the end of the longitudinal through hollow of said manifold which is opposite said one end thereof.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
34 words
A manifold as claimed in claim 1 wherein each of said plug means is adapted to selectively receive at least one of a pressure meter and a drain cock in said quick connect-disconnect manner.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
119 words
A manifold for coupling a source of pressure to at least one of a plurality of output means, comprising: a manifold body having a longitudinal through hollow therein and a plurality of diverted holes therein which are in communication with said longitudinal through hollow, said plurality of diverted holes being arranged along the length of said longitudinal through hollow and at an inclined angle relative to the longitudinal through hollow with the angle of inclination of the front diverted hole being larger than the angle of inclination of the rear diverted hole, said angles having values such that the supplied pressure to the diverted holes is substantially equal; connection means for coupling an output means to said diverted holes.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
119 words
A manifold for coupling a source of pressure to at least one of a plurality of output means, comprising: a manifold body having a longitudinal through hollow therein and a plurality of diverted holes therein which are in communication with said longitudinal through hollow, said plurality of diverted holes being arranged along the length of said longitudinal through hollow and at an inclined angle relative to the longitudinal through hollow with the angle of inclination of the front diverted hole being larger than the angle of inclination of the rear diverted hole, said angles having values such that the supplied pressure to the diverted holes is substantially equal; connection means for coupling an output means to said diverted holes.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
A manifold as claimed in claim 7 wherein said diverted holes are arranged alternately on opposte sides of the longitudinal through hollow.
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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) | 1976-09-24 | 1977-03-26 | 1977-09-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1980-09-24 | 1981-03-26 | 1981-09-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1984-09-24 | 1985-03-26 | 1985-09-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |