US3260409A
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Apparatus for dispensing liquids
Assignee: TEXAS IND Mfg CO
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Filing: 1964-09-17
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1984-09-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Oliver C Benham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 19:24
CPC Classifications
B; B67; B67D; B67D7/00; B67D7/06; B67D7/08
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
AN APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING GASOLINE AT AN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION, WHICH INCLUDES A PUMP HOUSING ACCUMULATING COUNTER WHEELS ROTATABLE WITHIN THE HOUSING FOR INDICATING THE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE DISPENSED, A HOSE LEADING FROM THE PUMP HOUSING, AND A NOZZLE ON THE END OF THE HOSE HAVING A NORMALLY CLOSED VALVE; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF NORMALLY OPEN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ENCLOSED WITHIN A WEATHER-PROOF BOX ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE PUMP HOUSING, INDICIA ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE BOX ADJACENT SAID SWITCHES REPRESENTING AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE TO BE SELECTED, A PART MOVABLE OVER THE INDICIA FOR CLOSING A SELECTED ONE OF SAID SWITCHES WITHIN THE BOX, ADDITIONAL NORMALLY OPEN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES EACH CONNECTED IN SERIES WITH ONE OF SAID FIRST-MENTIONED SWITCHES, MEANS INCLUDING PARTS ON THE COUNTER WHEELS FOR SUCCES-
Claim 2
Independent Claim
130 words
AN APPARATUS FOR DISPENSING GASOLINE AT AN AUTOMOBILE SERVICE STATION, WHICH INCLUDES A PUMP HOUSING ACCUMULATING COUNTER WHEELS ROTATABLE WITHIN THE HOUSING FOR INDICATING THE AMOUNT OF GASOLINE DISPENSED, A HOSE LEADING FROM THE PUMP HOUSING, AND A NOZZLE ON THE END OF THE HOSE HAVING A NORMALLY CLOSED VALVE; THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF NORMALLY OPEN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES ENCLOSED WITHIN A WEATHER-PROOF BOX ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE PUMP HOUSING, INDICIA ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE BOX ADJACENT SAID SWITCHES REPRESENTING AMOUNTS OF GASOLINE TO BE SELECTED, A PART MOVABLE OVER THE INDICIA FOR CLOSING A SELECTED ONE OF SAID SWITCHES WITHIN THE BOX, ADDITIONAL NORMALLY OPEN ELECTRICAL SWITCHES EACH CONNECTED IN SERIES WITH ONE OF SAID FIRST-MENTIONED SWITCHES, MEANS INCLUDING PARTS ON THE COUNTER WHEELS FOR SUCCES-
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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) | 1969-07-11 | 1970-01-10 | 1970-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-11 | 1974-01-10 | 1974-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-11 | 1978-01-10 | 1978-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |