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US3961728A
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Fluid container mounting method and apparatus
Assignee: Goodyear Tire and Rubber Co
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Filing: 1975-03-31
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Granted: 1976-06-08
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Expires: 1995-03-31
Abstract
Abstract A fluid container mounting and method of mounting in which the fluid container has a tubular member projecting outwardly from the container for insertion into an opening in a supporting member. The tubular member has a closure member extending over the end of the tubular member and away from the supporting member. A collar for clamping the closure member to the tubular member is mounted on the tubular member and is of a size for a generally close fit of the collar in the opening. A resilient lock is carried by the collar for retraction upon movement of the tubular member through the opening and for extension into locking engagement with the supporting member after insertion into the opening. Quick mounting of the container is provided by the method of retracting the lock, inserting the tubular member into the opening and pushing the tubular member through the opening to a position where the lock is released and resiliently set in locking engagement with the supporting member.
Inventors
- 👤 James T. Harris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 05:36
CPC Classifications
B; B60; B60C; B60C17/00; B60C17/10; B60C17/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 20
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
A fluid container for locking engagement in an opening of a supporting member comprising a tubular member projecting outwardly from said container for insertion in said opening, a collar member fastened around said tubular member and having a size generally the same as the size of said opening for a generally close fit of said collar in said opening, separate locking means mounted on said collar member for movement outwardly of said collar member into locking engagement with said supporting member after movement of said collar member with said tubular member into said opening.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
A fluid container for locking engagement in an opening of a supporting member comprising a tubular member projecting outwardly from said container for insertion in said opening, a collar member fastened around said tubular member and having a size generally the same as the size of said opening for a generally close fit of said collar in said opening, separate locking means mounted on said collar member for movement outwardly of said collar member into locking engagement with said supporting member after movement of said collar member with said tubular member into said opening.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
56 words
A fluid container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said locking means includes resilient means permitting deflection of said locking means upon insertion of said collar member with said tubular member into said opening and for urging said locking means into locking engagement with said supporting member after movement of said collar member into said opening.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
49 words
A fluid container in accordance with claim 2 wherein said tubular member and said collar member are cylindrical, said opening is a round hole in said supporting member, said collar member has an annular groove and said locking means is a circumferentially discontinuous snap ring contained in said groove.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
70 words
A fluid container in accordance with claim 2 wherein said opening extends from one side of said supporting member to the other side of said supporting member, a backing member mounted between said collar member and said container, said backing member extending outwardly from said collar member to engage said supporting member on said one side thereof and said locking means engaging said supporting member on said other side thereof.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
A fluid container in accordance with claim 4 wherein said backing member is of a resilient material to resiliently urge said container away from said supporting member upon locking engagement of said locking means.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
38 words
A fluid container in accordance with claim 5 wherein said backing member is a washer of resilient rubberlike material clamped between said collar member and said container in overlapping relation to said one side of said supporting member.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
47 words
A fluid container in accordance with claim 3 further comprising a closure member of flexible material mounted on said tubular member, said flexible material having a predetermined tear strength for containing fluid under impact stresses and for releasing fluid under shear stresses which tear said closure member.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
44 words
A fluid container in accordance with claim 7 wherein said closure member has a beaded edge and fits over the end of said tubular member and said collar member having a shoulder for engaging said beaded edge in clamping engagement with said tubular member.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
33 words
A fluid container in accordance with claim 8 wherein said tubular member has external threads and said collar member has internal threads for threaded engagement of said collar member on said tubular member.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
44 words
A fluid container in accordance with claim 3 wherein said opening in said supporting member has a flared end for receiving said snap ring in the extended condition and urging said ring into said groove as said collar member is pushed through said opening.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
A fluid container in accordance with claim 3 wherein said opening in said supporting member has a counterbored end for receiving said snap ring in locking engagement with said supporting member at an offset below the surface of said supporting member.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
34 words
A fluid container in accordance with claim 1 further comprising a closure member disposed over the end of said tubular member and clamped between said tubular member and said collar member in fluid-tight relationship.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
79 words
A fluid container in accordance with claim 1 wherein said supporting member includes a cantilever ring member having an outer surface spaced from the tread of a tire during operation of the tire in the inflated condition, an inner surface spaced from a drop center rim, said opening extending between said inner surface at said other end and said outer surface at said one end and said container being located between said inner surface and said drop center rim.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
54 words
A fluid container in accordance with claim 13 wherein a closure member is disposed over the end of said tubular member and clamped between said tubular member and said collar member in fluid-tight relationship and said closure member extending away from said outer surface for engagement by said tread upon deflation of said tire.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
55 words
A fluid container in accordance with claim 13 wherein a backing member is mounted between said collar member and said container, said backing member extending outwardly from said collar member to engage said inner surface of said ring member and said locking means engaging said locking surface at said outer surface of said ring member.
Claim 17
Independent Claim
113 words
A method of mounting a fluid container in locking engagement in an opening of a supporting member wherein said supporting member has a locking surface at one end of said opening and said container has a tubular member projecting outwardly from said container, a collar member fastened around said tubular member and a separate locking means carried by and movable outwardly of said collar member, comprising retracting said locking means on said collar member, inserting said tubular member with said collar member into the other end of said opening, further moving said tubular member through said opening, and extending said locking means over said locking surface into locking engagement with said supporting member.
Claim 18
Independent Claim
113 words
A method of mounting a fluid container in locking engagement in an opening of a supporting member wherein said supporting member has a locking surface at one end of said opening and said container has a tubular member projecting outwardly from said container, a collar member fastened around said tubular member and a separate locking means carried by and movable outwardly of said collar member, comprising retracting said locking means on said collar member, inserting said tubular member with said collar member into the other end of said opening, further moving said tubular member through said opening, and extending said locking means over said locking surface into locking engagement with said supporting member.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
57 words
A method of mounting a fluid container in accordance with claim 16 further comprising resiliently urging said locking means against the sides of said opening during said further moving of said tubular member with said collar member through said opening, and resiliently urging said locking means over said locking surface into locking engagement with said supporting member.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
61 words
A method of mounting a fluid container in accordance with claim 16 wherein a backing member is clamped between said collar member and said container further comprising moving said tubular member through said opening to a position where said backing member comes into contact with said supporting member and then extending said locking means for locking engagement with said supporting member.
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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) | 1979-06-08 | 1979-12-08 | 1980-06-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1983-06-08 | 1983-12-08 | 1984-06-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1987-06-08 | 1987-12-08 | 1988-06-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |