US2766104A
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Continuous weighing mechanism for solids
Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Co
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Filing: 1952-12-15
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Granted: 1956-10-09
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Expires: 1972-12-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Forrest E Gilmore
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 13:37
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01G; G01G11/00; G01G11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
153 words
A PEBBLE HEATER CONVERSION APPARATUS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A PEBBLE HEATER VESSEL, A VESSEL HEATING MATERIALS TO UNDERGO REACTION DISPOSED BELOW SAID PEBBLE HEATER VESSEL, A CONDUIT FOR TRANSFER OF HOT PEBBLES FROM SAID HEATER VESSEL TO THE REACTION VESSEL, AN ELEVATOR TO ELEVATE PEBBLES FROM A POINT BELOW SAID REACTION VESSEL TO THE TOP OF SAID HEATER VESSEL, A CONTINUOUS PEBBLE WEIGHTING ASSEMBLY DISPOSED BELOW SAID REACTION VESSEL, A CONDUIT EXTENDING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE REACTION VESSEL TO THE TOP OF SAID WEIGHTING ASSEMBLY FOR PASSING OF PEBBLES FROM THE REACTION VESSEL TO SAID WEIGHING ASSEMBLY, A FLOW CONTROL VALVE IN THE CONDUIT FOR PASSAGE OF PEBBLES FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE REACTION VESSEL, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE WEIGHT OF PEBBLES IN SAID WEIGHING ASSEMBLY TO CONTROL THE OPERATION OF SAID FLOW CONTROL VALVE, AND A CONDUIT FOR PASSING PEBBLES FROM SAID WEIGHING ASSEMBLY TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID ELEVATOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
153 words
A PEBBLE HEATER CONVERSION APPARATUS COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION, A PEBBLE HEATER VESSEL, A VESSEL HEATING MATERIALS TO UNDERGO REACTION DISPOSED BELOW SAID PEBBLE HEATER VESSEL, A CONDUIT FOR TRANSFER OF HOT PEBBLES FROM SAID HEATER VESSEL TO THE REACTION VESSEL, AN ELEVATOR TO ELEVATE PEBBLES FROM A POINT BELOW SAID REACTION VESSEL TO THE TOP OF SAID HEATER VESSEL, A CONTINUOUS PEBBLE WEIGHTING ASSEMBLY DISPOSED BELOW SAID REACTION VESSEL, A CONDUIT EXTENDING FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE REACTION VESSEL TO THE TOP OF SAID WEIGHTING ASSEMBLY FOR PASSING OF PEBBLES FROM THE REACTION VESSEL TO SAID WEIGHING ASSEMBLY, A FLOW CONTROL VALVE IN THE CONDUIT FOR PASSAGE OF PEBBLES FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE REACTION VESSEL, AND MEANS RESPONSIVE TO THE WEIGHT OF PEBBLES IN SAID WEIGHING ASSEMBLY TO CONTROL THE OPERATION OF SAID FLOW CONTROL VALVE, AND A CONDUIT FOR PASSING PEBBLES FROM SAID WEIGHING ASSEMBLY TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID ELEVATOR.
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) | 1959-10-09 | 1960-04-09 | 1960-10-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1963-10-09 | 1964-04-09 | 1964-10-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1967-10-09 | 1968-04-09 | 1968-10-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |