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US3256531A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-07-22
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Granted: 1966-06-21
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Expires: 1984-07-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Max A Arensberg
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-03 01:20
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61M; A61M3/00; A61M3/02; A61M3/0225
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
135 words
FOR TOILET BOWLS HAVING A BOWL PORTION AND A HINGED SEAT PORTION WHEREIN EACH PORTION INCLUDES A RIM, A SANITARY CLEANSING DEVICE COMPRISING, TUBE MEANS FOR CONDUCTING FLOW OF IRRIGATING LIQUID, SAID TUBE MANS HAVING TWO RESILIENT ATTACHMENT MEANS FOR REMOVABLY HOLDING SAID TUBE MEANS ON ONE OF THE RIMS SO AS TO BE DETACHABLE WITHOUT USE OF TOOLS, ONE OF SAID ATTACHMENT MEANS COMPRISING A PORTION OF SAID TUBE MEANS BENT INTO A C-SHAPED CLIP CONFORMING SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE ONE OF THE RIMS AND DIMENSIONED TO PRODUCE A FORCE FIT WITH THE ONE OF THE RIMS, AND NOZZLE MEANS AT THE END OF SAID TUBE MEANS, SAID TUBE MEANS WHEN ATTACHED TERMINATING AT THE NOZZLE END WITHIN THE BOWL, SAID TUBE MEANS BEING SECURED TO THE ONE RIM BY SAID TWO ATTACHMENT MEANS EXCLUSIVELY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
135 words
FOR TOILET BOWLS HAVING A BOWL PORTION AND A HINGED SEAT PORTION WHEREIN EACH PORTION INCLUDES A RIM, A SANITARY CLEANSING DEVICE COMPRISING, TUBE MEANS FOR CONDUCTING FLOW OF IRRIGATING LIQUID, SAID TUBE MANS HAVING TWO RESILIENT ATTACHMENT MEANS FOR REMOVABLY HOLDING SAID TUBE MEANS ON ONE OF THE RIMS SO AS TO BE DETACHABLE WITHOUT USE OF TOOLS, ONE OF SAID ATTACHMENT MEANS COMPRISING A PORTION OF SAID TUBE MEANS BENT INTO A C-SHAPED CLIP CONFORMING SUBSTANTIALLY TO THE ONE OF THE RIMS AND DIMENSIONED TO PRODUCE A FORCE FIT WITH THE ONE OF THE RIMS, AND NOZZLE MEANS AT THE END OF SAID TUBE MEANS, SAID TUBE MEANS WHEN ATTACHED TERMINATING AT THE NOZZLE END WITHIN THE BOWL, SAID TUBE MEANS BEING SECURED TO THE ONE RIM BY SAID TWO ATTACHMENT MEANS EXCLUSIVELY.
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) | 1969-06-20 | 1969-12-20 | 1970-06-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-20 | 1973-12-20 | 1974-06-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-20 | 1977-12-20 | 1978-06-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |