US3791620A
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Cam-actuated magnetic valve
Assignee: Sunoco Inc
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Filing: 1972-05-02
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Granted: 1974-02-12
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Expires: 1992-05-02
Abstract
Abstract A mechanical arrangement is provided for mounting a magnetically-operated valve (which is adapted to control a fluid) in a housing having cam-actuating means associated therewith, so that the valve can be operated by the cam-actuating means, in the same fashion as a cam-actuated electrical limit switch.
Inventors
- 👤 W Scott
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:35
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K31/00; F16K31/02; F16K31/06; F16K31/08; F16K31/44; F16K31/52; F16K31/524; F16K31/52408
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
139 words
In combination, an elongated housing, a plunger mounted in one end of said housing and arranged for sliding movement lengthwise thereof, a camming assembly including an angularlyrotatable actuating arm therefor mounted at said one end of said housing and acting on said plunger to move the same in one direction when said actuating arm is rotated, said actuating arm being located outside of said housing; a fluid valve provided with a movable magnetic member for operating the same, a collar adapted to surround the body of said valve and to fit within said housing, means for fastening said collar to the body of said valve, means for securing said collar in position within said housing, and means for mechanically coupling said plunger to said member, thereby to move said member in said one direction for operation of said valve.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
139 words
In combination, an elongated housing, a plunger mounted in one end of said housing and arranged for sliding movement lengthwise thereof, a camming assembly including an angularlyrotatable actuating arm therefor mounted at said one end of said housing and acting on said plunger to move the same in one direction when said actuating arm is rotated, said actuating arm being located outside of said housing; a fluid valve provided with a movable magnetic member for operating the same, a collar adapted to surround the body of said valve and to fit within said housing, means for fastening said collar to the body of said valve, means for securing said collar in position within said housing, and means for mechanically coupling said plunger to said member, thereby to move said member in said one direction for operation of said valve.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
35 words
Combination of claim 1, wherein said fastening means is adjustable, to provide for positional adjustment of the valve body with respect to the housing and thereby also of said member with respect to said plunger.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
47 words
Combination defined in claim 1, wherein said valve is of cylindrical outer configuration and said housing is of substantially square transverse cross-section, said collar being adapted to surround the cylindrical body of said valve and having a square outer configuration such as to fit within said housing.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
37 words
Combination set forth in claim 3, wherein said fastening means is adjustable, to provide for positional adjustment of the valve body with respect to the housing and thereby also of said member with respect to said plunger.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
31 words
Combination of claim 1, wherein said coupling means comprises a rigid plate-like member one face of which is engaged by said plunger and the opposite face of which engages said member.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
37 words
Combination set forth in claim 5, wherein said fastening means is adjustable, to provide for positional adjustment of the valve body with respect to the housing and thereby also of said member with respect to said plunger.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
Combination set forth in claim 5, wherein said valve is of cylindrical outer configuration and said housing is of substantially square transverse cross-section.
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) | 1977-02-11 | 1977-08-13 | 1978-02-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1981-02-11 | 1981-08-13 | 1982-02-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1985-02-11 | 1985-08-13 | 1986-02-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |