US2755438A
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Moisture tester for grains
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1953-03-11
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Granted: 1956-07-17
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Expires: 1973-03-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William H Cudmore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:06
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N27/00; G01N27/02; G01N27/04; G01N27/048
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
152 words
APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF CEREAL GRAINS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A STANDARDIZING VESSEL INCLUDING AN OUTER AND AN INNER WALL-ELECTRODE PROVIDING AN ANNULAR SPACE OF PREDETERMINED LENGTH AND THICKNESS, AN INSULATING BASE FOR CLOSING ONE END OF SAID SPACE AND FOR ELECTRICALLY INSOLATING SAID WALL-ELECTRODES, A CONDUCTIVE PLATE FORMING A BOTTOM SURFACE FOR SAID INSULATING BASE AND CONNECTED ELECTRICALLY TO SAID INNER WALL, A COVER REMOVABLY CLOSING THE OTHER END OF SAID VESSEL, AN ASSEMBLY FRAME, A METAL-SURFACED BASE FOR SUPPORTING SAID VESSEL IN CONTACT WITH ITS SAID CONDUCTIVE PLATE, CLIP MEANS FOR RECEIVING, CONTACTING AND RESTRAINING SAID VESSEL UPON ITS OUTER WALL ELECTRODE WHEN IN SITU UPON SAID SUPPORTING BASE, SUPPORT MEANS FOR SAID CLIP FORMING PART OF SAID ASSEMBLY FRAME, AN OHMMETER POSITIONED WITHIN SAID FRAME, AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MEANS CONNECTING THE RESPECTIVE MEASURING TERMINALS OF SAID OHMMETER TO SAID SUPPORTING BASE AND TO SAID CLIP RESPECTIVELY.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
152 words
APPARATUS FOR MEASURING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF CEREAL GRAINS AND THE LIKE COMPRISING A STANDARDIZING VESSEL INCLUDING AN OUTER AND AN INNER WALL-ELECTRODE PROVIDING AN ANNULAR SPACE OF PREDETERMINED LENGTH AND THICKNESS, AN INSULATING BASE FOR CLOSING ONE END OF SAID SPACE AND FOR ELECTRICALLY INSOLATING SAID WALL-ELECTRODES, A CONDUCTIVE PLATE FORMING A BOTTOM SURFACE FOR SAID INSULATING BASE AND CONNECTED ELECTRICALLY TO SAID INNER WALL, A COVER REMOVABLY CLOSING THE OTHER END OF SAID VESSEL, AN ASSEMBLY FRAME, A METAL-SURFACED BASE FOR SUPPORTING SAID VESSEL IN CONTACT WITH ITS SAID CONDUCTIVE PLATE, CLIP MEANS FOR RECEIVING, CONTACTING AND RESTRAINING SAID VESSEL UPON ITS OUTER WALL ELECTRODE WHEN IN SITU UPON SAID SUPPORTING BASE, SUPPORT MEANS FOR SAID CLIP FORMING PART OF SAID ASSEMBLY FRAME, AN OHMMETER POSITIONED WITHIN SAID FRAME, AND ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT MEANS CONNECTING THE RESPECTIVE MEASURING TERMINALS OF SAID OHMMETER TO SAID SUPPORTING BASE AND TO SAID CLIP RESPECTIVELY.
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) | 1959-07-17 | 1960-01-16 | 1960-07-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-07-17 | 1964-01-16 | 1964-07-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-07-17 | 1968-01-16 | 1968-07-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |