US3949778A
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Petrol dispensing
Assignee: GL UK Holdings Ltd
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Filing: 1973-12-05
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Granted: 1976-04-13
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Expires: 1993-12-05
Abstract
Abstract In a petrol pump for the forecourt of a gasolene station, a support for the delivery hose and nozzle comprises a flexible and resilient arm incorporating at least one flexible petrol conduit extending longitudinally of the arm, means at one end of the arm for connecting the arm in an upright unflexed condition to a casing of the petrol pump and coupling means at the other end of the arm for connecting at least one delivery hose and establishing communication between the conduit and the hose.
Inventors
- 👤 Peter David Woodford
- 👤 John Alan Jackson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 18:07
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/38; F; F16; F16L; F16L3/00; F16L3/01; F16L3/015; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/6851; Y10T137/6918
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
102 words
A petrol dispensing pump having a casing, pumping means in said casing, an upright hose support including at least one flexible petrol conduit section anchored to said pump in fluid communication and at least one resilient and flexible arm attached to and extending longitudinally of said conduit section to maintain said conduit section in a normal vertical position, at least one fluid delivery hose connected at one end thereof to the uppermost termination of said petrol conduit section by means of a swivel connecting joint enabling the delivery hose to normally hang vertically downward from the uppermost termination of said conduit section.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
102 words
A petrol dispensing pump having a casing, pumping means in said casing, an upright hose support including at least one flexible petrol conduit section anchored to said pump in fluid communication and at least one resilient and flexible arm attached to and extending longitudinally of said conduit section to maintain said conduit section in a normal vertical position, at least one fluid delivery hose connected at one end thereof to the uppermost termination of said petrol conduit section by means of a swivel connecting joint enabling the delivery hose to normally hang vertically downward from the uppermost termination of said conduit section.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
29 words
The petrol dispensing pump of claim 1 in which said upright hose support comprises a fluid delivery hose associated with and supported by at least one spring steel arm.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The petrol dispensing pump of claim 2 including means for limiting flexure along the length of said upright hose support.
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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) | 1979-04-13 | 1979-10-13 | 1980-04-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-04-13 | 1983-10-13 | 1984-04-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-04-13 | 1987-10-13 | 1988-04-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |