US3101176A
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Sprinkler device
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-04-09
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Granted: 1963-08-20
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Expires: 1982-04-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert C Goss
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 23:15
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B1/00; B05B1/26; B05B1/262; B05B1/265
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
A WATER SPRINKLING DEVICE COMPRISING COUPLING MEANS FOR SECURING SAID DEVICE TO A WATER SOURCE, MEANS PROVIDING AN OUTLET ORIFICE FOR A FLOW OF WATER FROM SAID SOURCE, AN ANNULAR ABUTMENT SURFACE SPACED CLOSELY ADJACENT SAID OUTLET ORIFICE AND AT AN ANGLE OF SUBSTANTIALLY 78* TO THE DIRECTION OF WATER FLOW TO PROVIDE AN IMPINGEMENT OBSTACLE TO SAID FLOW WHICH IS THEREBY DIVIDED INTO A FINE MIST UPON STRIKING THEREAGAINST, A GENERALLY CYLINDRICAL STEM FOR SUPPORTING SAID ABUTMENT SURFACE AND EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL WITH SAID WATER FLOW, THE SURFACE OF SAID CYLINDRICAL STEM COMMUNICATING WITH SAID ANNULAR ABUTMENT SURFACE THROUGH A 3/64 INCH RADIUS, AND THE DIAMETER OF THE ABUTMENT SURFACE BEING IN THE RANGE OF 2.5 TO 3 TIMES THE DIAMETER OF THE STEM.
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) | 1966-08-19 | 1967-02-18 | 1967-08-20 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-19 | 1971-02-18 | 1971-08-20 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-19 | 1975-02-18 | 1975-08-20 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |