US4095629A
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Self-service gasoline pump handle clip
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1975-03-10
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Granted: 1978-06-20
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Expires: 1995-03-10
Abstract
Abstract A removable clip for gasoline pump handles without a pump lever lock is provided, easily attachable to a gasoline pump handle and easily engageable to lock the pump handle lever without need for further manual holding.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert F. Jordan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 20:55
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/42; B67D7/44; B67D7/50; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20582; Y10T74/2063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 8
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
In combination with a gasoline pump handle, said gasoline pump handle including an end portion, a lever guard, a pump lever, said pump lever having a free end, a slot in said lever guard, said slot adjacent the free end of said pump lever, a gasoline pump handle clip comprising a frame including a hook and a plate depending from said hook, and latch means intermediate of said plate extending outward from said plate and adapted to extend through said slot and engage said pump lever to lock said lever without need for further manual holding, said hook adapted to freely attach to said end of said gasoline pump handle.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
110 words
In combination with a gasoline pump handle, said gasoline pump handle including an end portion, a lever guard, a pump lever, said pump lever having a free end, a slot in said lever guard, said slot adjacent the free end of said pump lever, a gasoline pump handle clip comprising a frame including a hook and a plate depending from said hook, and latch means intermediate of said plate extending outward from said plate and adapted to extend through said slot and engage said pump lever to lock said lever without need for further manual holding, said hook adapted to freely attach to said end of said gasoline pump handle.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
13 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said latch includes at least one catch.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said hook, plate and latch are one integral unit.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
27 words
The invention of claim 1 including at least one opening in said plate and means fastening said latch to said plate through said at least one opening.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
17 words
The invention of claim 4 wherein said at least one opening is at least two longitudinal slots.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
15 words
The invention of claim 5 wherein said means to fasten said latch are screw means.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
21 words
The invention of claim 1 wherein said plate includes a pair of wings extending at an angle outward of said plates.
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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) | 1981-06-19 | 1981-12-19 | 1982-06-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1985-06-19 | 1985-12-19 | 1986-06-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1989-06-19 | 1989-12-19 | 1990-06-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |