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Water hydrant diffuser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1976-03-02
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Granted: 1977-09-13
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Expires: 1996-03-02
Abstract
Abstract A water hydrant diffuser formed of a plurality of diffuser elements mounted in generally parallel planes in a housing. A coupling section has a free end and a mating end with the free end being designed so that the coupling section can be secured to a water hydrant outlet. The other end of the coupling section is connected to one end of the housing. A fluid flow measuring device can be inserted in the water hydrant diffuser intermediate the coupling section free end and the diffuser elements.
Inventors
- 👤 Harry R. DeWeese
- 👤 Gary L. Smith
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 13:22
CPC Classifications
E; E03; E03B; E03B9/00; E03B9/02; G; G01; G01F; G01F1/00; G01F1/05; G01F1/34; G01F1/36; G01F1/40
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 5
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
A water hydrant diffuser comprising: a plurality of diffuser elements mounted in an enclosed housing in generally parallel planes; a coupling section having a free end and a mating end, said free end having threaded female coupling means for securing said coupling section to a water hydrant outlet and said mating end being secured to one end of said housing, said housing being formed of a truncated cone having a small diameter base and an enlarged diameter base with said small diameter base being connected to said coupling section, said enlarged diameter base end containing a handle for carrying said diffuser, said handle being secured to a pair of housing shape retention cross bars secured to said truncated cone; and aperture means for inserting a fluid flow measuring device in said diffuser intermediate said coupling member free end and said diffuser elements.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
142 words
A water hydrant diffuser comprising: a plurality of diffuser elements mounted in an enclosed housing in generally parallel planes; a coupling section having a free end and a mating end, said free end having threaded female coupling means for securing said coupling section to a water hydrant outlet and said mating end being secured to one end of said housing, said housing being formed of a truncated cone having a small diameter base and an enlarged diameter base with said small diameter base being connected to said coupling section, said enlarged diameter base end containing a handle for carrying said diffuser, said handle being secured to a pair of housing shape retention cross bars secured to said truncated cone; and aperture means for inserting a fluid flow measuring device in said diffuser intermediate said coupling member free end and said diffuser elements.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
A water hydrant diffuser in accordance with claim 1 wherein said diffuser elements being positioned in said housing intermediate said ends and being formed of metal screens.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
54 words
A water hydrant diffuser in accordance with claim 2 wherein a plurality of metal cross bars are mounted and secured to said housing adjacent said reduced first end in a plane parallel to said diffuser elements for breaking the flow of waer prior to the water striking said screen members and for deflecting debris.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
35 words
A water hydrant diffuser in accordance with claim 3 wherein a deflector is positioned adjacent said enlarged diameter end of said housing and secured thereto for diverting water exiting said housing in a desired direction.
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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) | 1980-09-12 | 1981-03-14 | 1981-09-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1984-09-12 | 1985-03-14 | 1985-09-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1988-09-12 | 1989-03-14 | 1989-09-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |