US4386638A
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Coupling for waterbed mattress valves
Assignee: Blue Magic Products Inc
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Filing: 1981-04-03
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Granted: 1983-06-07
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Expires: 2001-04-03
Abstract
Abstract A coupling for filling and draining a waterbed comprises a tube for insertion into the male-threaded filler neck of a waterbed valve, and two female-threaded nuts rotatably mounted on the tube for connection to a garden hose and the male-threaded fill neck of the waterbed. There is a plurality of fill and drain openings through the wall of the portion of the tube inserted into the fill neck.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles P. Hall
- 👤 John B. Johenning
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 23:43
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47C; A47C27/00; A47C27/08; A47C27/085; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2713; Y10T137/2829
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
A coupling for filling and draining a waterbed by interposition between and connection with a male-threaded fitting on the outer end of a fill conduit and the externally male-threaded fill neck of a waterbed, the coupling comprising: (a) an elongated hollow tube having opposed first and second ends, the first end having associated therewith a first end portion for telescopic insertion into the male-threaded fill neck; (b) a first female-threaded fitting rotatably mounted on the tube adjacent the second end for coupling to the male-threaded fitting of the fill conduit; (c) a second female-threaded nut-type fitting rotatably mounted on the tube intermediate the first nut-type fitting and the first end portion of the tube for coupling with the male-threaded neck; (d) an external stop flange on the tube adjacent the second fitting and intermediate the second fitting and the first end portion of the tube; and (e) at least one fill and drain opening through the wall of the first end portion of the tube.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
A coupling for filling and draining a waterbed by interposition between and connection with a male-threaded fitting on the outer end of a fill conduit and the externally male-threaded fill neck of a waterbed, the coupling comprising: (a) an elongated hollow tube having opposed first and second ends, the first end having associated therewith a first end portion for telescopic insertion into the male-threaded fill neck; (b) a first female-threaded fitting rotatably mounted on the tube adjacent the second end for coupling to the male-threaded fitting of the fill conduit; (c) a second female-threaded nut-type fitting rotatably mounted on the tube intermediate the first nut-type fitting and the first end portion of the tube for coupling with the male-threaded neck; (d) an external stop flange on the tube adjacent the second fitting and intermediate the second fitting and the first end portion of the tube; and (e) at least one fill and drain opening through the wall of the first end portion of the tube.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
199 words
A coupling for filling and draining a waterbed by interposition between and connection with a male-threaded fitting on the outer end of a fill conduit and the externally male-threaded fill neck of a waterbed, the coupling comprising: (a) an elongated hollow tube having opposed first and second ends, the first end having associated therewith a first end portion for telescopic insertion into the male-threaded fill neck; (b) a first external stop flange on the tube adjacent the second end of the tube; (c) a first female-threaded nut-type fitting rotatably mounted on the tube adjacent the first stop flange and intermediate the first stop flange and the first end portion of the tube for coupling to the male-threaded fitting of the fill conduit; (d) a second female-threaded nut-type fitting rotatably mounted on the tube intermediate the first nut-type fitting and the first end portion of the tube for coupling with the male-threaded neck; (e) a second external annular stop flange on the tube adjacent the second nut-type fitting and intermediate the second fitting and the first portion of the tube; and (f) a plurality of fill and drain openings in the wall of the first end portion of the tube.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
199 words
A coupling for filling and draining a waterbed by interposition between and connection with a male-threaded fitting on the outer end of a fill conduit and the externally male-threaded fill neck of a waterbed, the coupling comprising: (a) an elongated hollow tube having opposed first and second ends, the first end having associated therewith a first end portion for telescopic insertion into the male-threaded fill neck; (b) a first external stop flange on the tube adjacent the second end of the tube; (c) a first female-threaded nut-type fitting rotatably mounted on the tube adjacent the first stop flange and intermediate the first stop flange and the first end portion of the tube for coupling to the male-threaded fitting of the fill conduit; (d) a second female-threaded nut-type fitting rotatably mounted on the tube intermediate the first nut-type fitting and the first end portion of the tube for coupling with the male-threaded neck; (e) a second external annular stop flange on the tube adjacent the second nut-type fitting and intermediate the second fitting and the first portion of the tube; and (f) a plurality of fill and drain openings in the wall of the first end portion of the tube.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
17 words
The coupling of claim 1 or 2 including a hole through the first end of the tube.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
18 words
The coupling of claim 1 or 2 in which the fill and drain openings are axially-oriented elongated slots.
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) | 1986-06-06 | 1986-12-06 | 1987-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1990-06-06 | 1990-12-06 | 1991-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1994-06-06 | 1994-12-06 | 1995-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |