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US3399693A
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Fluid diverter check valve
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1966-06-08
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Granted: 1968-09-03
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Expires: 1986-06-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Daniel N Toma
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 17:48
CPC Classifications
F; F16; F16K; F16K7/00; F16K7/02; F16K7/04; F16K7/06; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/7722; Y10T137/7781
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
131 words
A VALVE INCLUDING: (A) A FLUID CONDUIT MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO A SOURCE OF FLUID FLOW, SAID CONDUIT MEMBER INCLUDING, A FIRST PASSAGE AND A SECOND PASSAGE; (B) A TUBE CONNECTED IN FLUID FLOW RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID SECOND PASSAGE; (C) CLOSURE MEANS BIASED NORMALLY TO CLOSE SAID TUBE AGAINST FLUID FLOW; (D) FLUID RESPONSIVE MEANS CONNECTED IN FLUID FLOW RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID FIRST PASSAGE AND ADAPTED TO MOVE IN RESPONSE TO INTRODUCTION OF FLUID THEREIN; (E) LINKAGE MEANS CONNECTING SAID FLUID RESPONSIVE MEANS AND SAID CLOSURE MEANS TO OPEN SAID TUBE TO FLUID FLOW IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID FLUID RESPONSIVE MEANS; (F) AND MEANS FOR DIRECTING FLUID FLOW THROUGH SAID FIRST PASSAGE TO MOVE SAID FLUID RESPONSIVE MEANS AND THEREAFTER THROUGH SAID SECOND PASSAGE AND SAID TUBE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
131 words
A VALVE INCLUDING: (A) A FLUID CONDUIT MEMBER ADAPTED TO BE CONNECTED TO A SOURCE OF FLUID FLOW, SAID CONDUIT MEMBER INCLUDING, A FIRST PASSAGE AND A SECOND PASSAGE; (B) A TUBE CONNECTED IN FLUID FLOW RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID SECOND PASSAGE; (C) CLOSURE MEANS BIASED NORMALLY TO CLOSE SAID TUBE AGAINST FLUID FLOW; (D) FLUID RESPONSIVE MEANS CONNECTED IN FLUID FLOW RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID FIRST PASSAGE AND ADAPTED TO MOVE IN RESPONSE TO INTRODUCTION OF FLUID THEREIN; (E) LINKAGE MEANS CONNECTING SAID FLUID RESPONSIVE MEANS AND SAID CLOSURE MEANS TO OPEN SAID TUBE TO FLUID FLOW IN RESPONSE TO MOVEMENT OF SAID FLUID RESPONSIVE MEANS; (F) AND MEANS FOR DIRECTING FLUID FLOW THROUGH SAID FIRST PASSAGE TO MOVE SAID FLUID RESPONSIVE MEANS AND THEREAFTER THROUGH SAID SECOND PASSAGE AND SAID TUBE.
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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) | 1971-09-03 | 1972-03-04 | 1972-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1975-09-03 | 1976-03-04 | 1976-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1979-09-03 | 1980-03-04 | 1980-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |