US3858632A
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Insulating cover for ground faucets
Assignee: RHODES JOSEPH S
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Filing: 1973-12-10
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Granted: 1975-01-07
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Expires: 1993-12-10
Abstract
Abstract A faucet cover includes a casing, open at the base thereof, insulating material lining the interior surface of the casing and defining a cavity into which a faucet may be received when the cover is placed over the faucet, and a weight embedded in the insulating material near the base of the cover for stabilizing the cover when it is placed on the ground. A handle is located on the top outer surface of the casing.
Inventors
- 👤 Bob Stout
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 20:01
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16L; F16L59/00; F16L59/14; F16L59/16; F16L59/161; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/7036
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
65 words
A cover for insulating ground faucets and the like comprising a casing open at its base, insulating material lining the interior of said casing, the interior surface of said material defining a cavity for receiving a faucet thereinto, weighting means disposed in said insulating material near the base of the casing to stabilize the cover when it is placed on the ground over a faucet.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
65 words
A cover for insulating ground faucets and the like comprising a casing open at its base, insulating material lining the interior of said casing, the interior surface of said material defining a cavity for receiving a faucet thereinto, weighting means disposed in said insulating material near the base of the casing to stabilize the cover when it is placed on the ground over a faucet.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
31 words
A cover as in claim 1 wherein said weighting means comprises a heavy metallic bar embedded in said insulating material so as to circumscribe the cavity in a generally transverse plane.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
45 words
A cover as in claim 1 wherein said Insulating material is resilient to allow temporary deformation thereof, said material including an integral portion covering the opening in said cover and having a slot therein whose width is less than the transverse dimensions of said cavity.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
A cover as in claim 1 further comprising a handle positioned on the outer top surface of said casing.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
113 words
A cover for insulating faucets which extend upwardly from the ground comprising a housing open at its base and composed of a substantially rigid material, a layer of resilient insulation affixed to the interior surface of said housing and including a portion covering the opening in said housing, said portion having a slot therein through which a faucet may be inserted into the hollow defined by the interior surface of the insulation, the width of said slot being less than the transverse dimensions of the hollow, and weighting means embedded in said insulation material near the base of the housing to stabilize said cover when placed on the ground cover over a faucet.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
113 words
A cover for insulating faucets which extend upwardly from the ground comprising a housing open at its base and composed of a substantially rigid material, a layer of resilient insulation affixed to the interior surface of said housing and including a portion covering the opening in said housing, said portion having a slot therein through which a faucet may be inserted into the hollow defined by the interior surface of the insulation, the width of said slot being less than the transverse dimensions of the hollow, and weighting means embedded in said insulation material near the base of the housing to stabilize said cover when placed on the ground cover over a faucet.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The cover as defined in claim 5 further including a hand grip positioned on the top outer surface of said housing.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1978-01-06 | 1978-07-08 | 1979-01-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1982-01-06 | 1982-07-08 | 1983-01-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1986-01-06 | 1986-07-08 | 1987-01-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |