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US4236552A
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Gasoline pump clip cap
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1979-05-03
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Granted: 1980-12-02
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Expires: 1999-05-03
Abstract
Abstract The gasoline pump clip cap is a novel gas cap which has a "C"-shaped clip incorporated into its design. It serves two purposes: it seals the opening of an automobile gas tank filler pipe like a standard gas cap, and the integral clip can be temporarily installed onto the handle of a gas pump to hold the gas pump handle trigger in the on position. The gasoline customer can release the manual pressure on the trigger while using the clip to maintain the gas flow, thus allowing him to attend to other automobile maintenance chores in the time saved.
Inventors
- 👤 Eric R. Rayboy
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 14:26
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/42; B67D7/44; B67D7/50; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S220/00; Y10S220/33; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20582; Y10T74/2063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
86 words
A gas pump clip cap comprising: (a) A gas cap of standard configuration, said gas cap having a U-shaped channel or flange mounted on its rear or handle portion; and (b) a C-shaped clip mounted onto said flange; whereby said gas pump clip cap can function to both seal the filler pipe of an automobile gas tank and, when removed from said filler pipe, said clip of said gas pump clip cap can function to maintain the handle of a gasoline pump in an operable position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
86 words
A gas pump clip cap comprising: (a) A gas cap of standard configuration, said gas cap having a U-shaped channel or flange mounted on its rear or handle portion; and (b) a C-shaped clip mounted onto said flange; whereby said gas pump clip cap can function to both seal the filler pipe of an automobile gas tank and, when removed from said filler pipe, said clip of said gas pump clip cap can function to maintain the handle of a gasoline pump in an operable position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
27 words
The gas pump clip cap of claim 1 wherein said mounting is secured by a cotter pin passed through colinear holes through said clip and said flange.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
20 words
The gas pump clip cap of claim 1 wherein said flange is mounted onto said gas cap with a hinge.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
30 words
The gas pump clip cap of claim 1 wherein said clip has an opening of sufficient size to accommodate both a gas pump handle and a gas pump handle trigger.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
34 words
The gas pump clip cap of claim 1 wherein said clip has a maximum internal dimension of sufficient size to hold a gas pump handle and a gas pump handle trigger in close proximity.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1983-12-02 | 1984-06-02 | 1984-12-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1987-12-02 | 1988-06-02 | 1988-12-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1991-12-02 | 1992-06-02 | 1992-12-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |