US3290905A
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Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-09-25
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Granted: 1966-12-13
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Expires: 1984-09-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Patrick R J Court
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 16:51
CPC Classifications
F; F23; F23Q; F23Q2/00; F23Q2/16; F23Q2/173
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
113 words
IN A LIGHTER ARRANGEMENT, A FUEL TANK ARRANGED TO CONTAIN A VOLATILE FUEL, SAID LIGHTER ARRANGEMENT HAVING A FIRST PASSAGE EXTENDING IN ONE DIRECTION THROUGH ONE SIDE OF SAID TANK TO AFFORD THE ESCAPE THEREFROM OF VAPORIZED FUEL, SAID FIRST PASSAGE HAVING DISPOSED THEREIN A FLOW REGULATING ELEMENT COMPRISING COMPACTIBLE FIBROUS MATERIAL PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF ERRATIC PATHS THERETHROUGH TO ACCOMMODATE SAID FLOW OF SAID VAPORIZED FUEL, AND A SECOND PASSAGE EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID FIRST PASSAGE AND INTERSECTING SAID FIRST PASSAGE, SAID SECOND PASSAGE INCLUDING MEANS TO CONTROLLABLY VARY THE COMPACTION OF SAID MATERIAL AND THEREBY CONTROL THE RATE OF FLOW OF THE VAPORIZED FUEL THROUGH SAID PASSAGE MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
113 words
IN A LIGHTER ARRANGEMENT, A FUEL TANK ARRANGED TO CONTAIN A VOLATILE FUEL, SAID LIGHTER ARRANGEMENT HAVING A FIRST PASSAGE EXTENDING IN ONE DIRECTION THROUGH ONE SIDE OF SAID TANK TO AFFORD THE ESCAPE THEREFROM OF VAPORIZED FUEL, SAID FIRST PASSAGE HAVING DISPOSED THEREIN A FLOW REGULATING ELEMENT COMPRISING COMPACTIBLE FIBROUS MATERIAL PROVIDING A PLURALITY OF ERRATIC PATHS THERETHROUGH TO ACCOMMODATE SAID FLOW OF SAID VAPORIZED FUEL, AND A SECOND PASSAGE EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY AT RIGHT ANGLES TO SAID FIRST PASSAGE AND INTERSECTING SAID FIRST PASSAGE, SAID SECOND PASSAGE INCLUDING MEANS TO CONTROLLABLY VARY THE COMPACTION OF SAID MATERIAL AND THEREBY CONTROL THE RATE OF FLOW OF THE VAPORIZED FUEL THROUGH SAID PASSAGE MEANS.
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) | 1969-12-12 | 1970-06-13 | 1970-12-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-12-12 | 1974-06-13 | 1974-12-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-12-12 | 1978-06-13 | 1978-12-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |