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US4245682A
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Attachment for dispensing nozzle
Assignee: AGNEW AND SONS Co
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Filing: 1979-04-18
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Granted: 1981-01-20
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Expires: 1999-04-18
Abstract
Abstract A gasoline pump handle insert for wedging the pump handle lever in a pump open condition. A shank, offset to one side supports spaced protrusions on one end and spaced bosses on the other to form respective bights to engage the pump handle and lever. A clip with a sharp edge for scraping windshield ice and a holder for pencils and pens also can be provided.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert A. Agnew, Sr.
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 19:44
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: 3
Claim 1
Independent Claim
178 words
A gasoline pump handle insert for wedging the pump handle lever in a pump open condition relative to the pump handle lever guard comprising a shank, a pair of parallel and longitudinally spaced flat members extending in the same direction from opposite ends of the shank, a pair of transversely spaced protrusions on one of said flat members extending in the same direction as the shank and forming a bight therebetween for engaging the pump handle lever guard, a pair of transversely spaced bosses on the other of said flat members, said bosses protruding longitudinally in the same direction as the shank, said bosses forming a bight for engaging the gas pump handle lever, said shank being offset to one side of said bights a shaft generally parallel with said shank and coextensive therewith, said shaft being spaced from said shank in order to establish an open ended clip, said shaft having a bevelled side forming a sharp edge on said shaft for removing ice from an automobile windshield, and a stub joining said shaft and shank together.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
178 words
A gasoline pump handle insert for wedging the pump handle lever in a pump open condition relative to the pump handle lever guard comprising a shank, a pair of parallel and longitudinally spaced flat members extending in the same direction from opposite ends of the shank, a pair of transversely spaced protrusions on one of said flat members extending in the same direction as the shank and forming a bight therebetween for engaging the pump handle lever guard, a pair of transversely spaced bosses on the other of said flat members, said bosses protruding longitudinally in the same direction as the shank, said bosses forming a bight for engaging the gas pump handle lever, said shank being offset to one side of said bights a shaft generally parallel with said shank and coextensive therewith, said shaft being spaced from said shank in order to establish an open ended clip, said shaft having a bevelled side forming a sharp edge on said shaft for removing ice from an automobile windshield, and a stub joining said shaft and shank together.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
20 words
An insert according to claim 1 wherein one of said protruding bosses further comprises a holder for pencils and pens.
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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) | 1984-01-20 | 1984-07-21 | 1985-01-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1988-01-20 | 1988-07-21 | 1989-01-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1992-01-20 | 1992-07-21 | 1993-01-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |