US2710591A
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Machine for producing light-sensitive coatings on metal webs
Assignee: Buckbee Mears Co
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Filing: 1951-04-19
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Granted: 1955-06-14
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Expires: 1971-04-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Norman B Mears
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 22:11
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03F; G03F7/00; G03F7/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
A MACHINE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED COMPRISING, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A METAL WEB WITH A FACE EXPOSED FOR TREATMENT, SAID SUPPORTING MEANS ENGAGING THE WEB SOLELY ALONG ITS LONGITUDINAL MARGINS, POWER-ACTUATED MEANS FOR MOVING SAID WEB WHILE SO SUPPORTED ALONG A DETERMINED PATH, MEANS FOR CLEANSING SAID FACE OF THE WEB WHILE IN MOTION ALONG SAID PATH, MEANS FOR DELIVERING TO AN UPPER MARGINAL ZONE ONLY OF THE CLEANSED WEB A STREAM OF LIQUID LIGHT-SENSITIVE MATERIAL WHEREBY COATING OF SAID FACE OF THE WEB IS EFFECTED BY GRAVITY FLOW OF SAID MATERIAL CROSSWISE OF THE MOVEMENT OF THE WEB ALONG SAID PATH AND MEANS FOR DRYING SAID COATING DURING THE MOVEMENT OF THE WEB ALONG SAID PATH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
A MACHINE OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED COMPRISING, MEANS FOR SUPPORTING A METAL WEB WITH A FACE EXPOSED FOR TREATMENT, SAID SUPPORTING MEANS ENGAGING THE WEB SOLELY ALONG ITS LONGITUDINAL MARGINS, POWER-ACTUATED MEANS FOR MOVING SAID WEB WHILE SO SUPPORTED ALONG A DETERMINED PATH, MEANS FOR CLEANSING SAID FACE OF THE WEB WHILE IN MOTION ALONG SAID PATH, MEANS FOR DELIVERING TO AN UPPER MARGINAL ZONE ONLY OF THE CLEANSED WEB A STREAM OF LIQUID LIGHT-SENSITIVE MATERIAL WHEREBY COATING OF SAID FACE OF THE WEB IS EFFECTED BY GRAVITY FLOW OF SAID MATERIAL CROSSWISE OF THE MOVEMENT OF THE WEB ALONG SAID PATH AND MEANS FOR DRYING SAID COATING DURING THE MOVEMENT OF THE WEB ALONG SAID PATH.
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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) | 1958-06-13 | 1958-12-13 | 1959-06-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1962-06-13 | 1962-12-13 | 1963-06-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1966-06-13 | 1966-12-13 | 1967-06-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |