US4337917A
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Gas pump holder
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1980-07-07
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Granted: 1982-07-06
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Expires: 2000-07-07
Abstract
Abstract A device that fits on a gasoline pump nozzle handle for holding the valve open, instead the need of continuously squeezing the handle in a hand; the device, in one design, including a collapsible brace for pressing against the handle.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald Tesack
- 👤 George Spector
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 13:22
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/42; B67D7/44; B67D7/50; G; G05; G05G; G05G5/00; G05G5/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T74/00; Y10T74/20; Y10T74/20576; Y10T74/20582; Y10T74/20612; Y10T74/20624; Y10T74/2063
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
A gas pump holder, comprising in combination, a device insertable between a pivotable handle and a stationary guard of a fuel pump nozzle base, said holder including a foot at one end for resting against said guard, and a channel-shaped plate at its other end for supporting said handle, and an adjustable pivot means between said foot and plate, whereby said means is pivotable from a position maintaining said handle in operation to a closed position permitting said handle to remain in inoperative position wherein said pivot means comprises a pair of levers pivotally attached together, and pivotally attached to said foot and said plate, including a stop on one of said levers adapted to engage the other of said levers to maintain a fixed position of said levers corresponding to the first said position.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
A gas pump holder, comprising in combination, a device insertable between a pivotable handle and a stationary guard of a fuel pump nozzle base, said holder including a foot at one end for resting against said guard, and a channel-shaped plate at its other end for supporting said handle, and an adjustable pivot means between said foot and plate, whereby said means is pivotable from a position maintaining said handle in operation to a closed position permitting said handle to remain in inoperative position wherein said pivot means comprises a pair of levers pivotally attached together, and pivotally attached to said foot and said plate, including a stop on one of said levers adapted to engage the other of said levers to maintain a fixed position of said levers corresponding to the first said position.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said stop restricts pivotal movement of said levers in a rearward direction but does not restrict pivotal motion in a forward direction.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
36 words
The combination of claim 1 wherein said stop comprises a transverse projection from one of said levers disposed to engage a forward edge of the other lever when said levers are in the first said position.
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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) | 1985-07-05 | 1986-01-04 | 1986-07-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1989-07-05 | 1990-01-04 | 1990-07-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1993-07-05 | 1994-01-04 | 1994-07-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |