US2680083A
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Method and device for cleaning rings
Assignee: Armstrong World Industries Inc
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Filing: 1949-09-02
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Granted: 1954-06-01
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Expires: 1969-09-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John M Sharf
- 👤 Powers Edison
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 02:52
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65D; B65D53/00; B65D53/02; F; F16; F16L; F16L2101/00; F16L2101/10; F16L2101/12
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
97 words
IN A METHOD OF CLEANING RINGS, THE STEPS COMPRISING MOUNTING A PLURALITY OF RINGS UPON A SUPPORTING MANDREL WITH THE RINGS DISPOSED FOR FREE SWINGING MOTION IN DIRECTIONS GENERALLY RADIALLY THEREOF AND FOR LIMITED MOVEMENT GENERALLY AXIALLY THEREOF AND PROGRESSIVELY IMPACTING SAID RINGS AT INTERVALS WITH A ROTATING BRUSH, SAID IMPACTING FORCE BEING APPLIED TO SAID RINGS AT LOCATIONS BELOW AND LATERALLY SPACED FROM THEIR LINE OF SUPPORT AND IN A DIRECTION WHICH IS GENERALLY TOWARD SAID LINE OF SUPPORT AS THE BRUSH ENGAGES SAID RINGS, SAID RINGS FALLING FREELY TO THEIR LINE OF SUPPORT BETWEEN IMPACTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
97 words
IN A METHOD OF CLEANING RINGS, THE STEPS COMPRISING MOUNTING A PLURALITY OF RINGS UPON A SUPPORTING MANDREL WITH THE RINGS DISPOSED FOR FREE SWINGING MOTION IN DIRECTIONS GENERALLY RADIALLY THEREOF AND FOR LIMITED MOVEMENT GENERALLY AXIALLY THEREOF AND PROGRESSIVELY IMPACTING SAID RINGS AT INTERVALS WITH A ROTATING BRUSH, SAID IMPACTING FORCE BEING APPLIED TO SAID RINGS AT LOCATIONS BELOW AND LATERALLY SPACED FROM THEIR LINE OF SUPPORT AND IN A DIRECTION WHICH IS GENERALLY TOWARD SAID LINE OF SUPPORT AS THE BRUSH ENGAGES SAID RINGS, SAID RINGS FALLING FREELY TO THEIR LINE OF SUPPORT BETWEEN IMPACTS.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN A DEVICE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED, THE COMBINATION OF A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL MANDREL UPON WHICH A PLURALITY OF RINGS TO BE TREATED MAY BE DISPOSED, THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE MANDREL FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RINGS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN THE INNER DIAMETER OF THE RINGS IT IS TO RECEIVE, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID MANDREL FOR ECCENTRIC SWINGING MOTION, AND A ROTATABLE BRUSH HAVING RESILIENT BRISTLES DISPOSED FOR PROGRESSIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH RINGS POSITIONED UPON SAID MANDREL, THE PATH DEFINED BY THE PERIPHERY OF SAID BRUSH WHEN IN ROTATION SWEEPING ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID MANDREL CLOSELY ADJACENT TO THE PERIPHERY THEREOF TO ENGAGE THE OUTER PERIPHERY AND THE SIDE SURFACES OF RINGS DISPOSED ON SAID MANDREL AND PROJECTING BEYOND THE PERIPHERY THEREOF.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
123 words
IN A DEVICE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED, THE COMBINATION OF A SUBSTANTIALLY CYLINDRICAL MANDREL UPON WHICH A PLURALITY OF RINGS TO BE TREATED MAY BE DISPOSED, THE OUTER DIAMETER OF THE MANDREL FOR ENGAGEMENT WITH THE RINGS BEING SUBSTANTIALLY LESS THAN THE INNER DIAMETER OF THE RINGS IT IS TO RECEIVE, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING SAID MANDREL FOR ECCENTRIC SWINGING MOTION, AND A ROTATABLE BRUSH HAVING RESILIENT BRISTLES DISPOSED FOR PROGRESSIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH RINGS POSITIONED UPON SAID MANDREL, THE PATH DEFINED BY THE PERIPHERY OF SAID BRUSH WHEN IN ROTATION SWEEPING ALONG THE LENGTH OF SAID MANDREL CLOSELY ADJACENT TO THE PERIPHERY THEREOF TO ENGAGE THE OUTER PERIPHERY AND THE SIDE SURFACES OF RINGS DISPOSED ON SAID MANDREL AND PROJECTING BEYOND THE PERIPHERY THEREOF.
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| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1957-05-31 | 1957-11-30 | 1958-06-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1961-05-31 | 1961-11-30 | 1962-06-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1965-05-31 | 1965-11-30 | 1966-06-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |