US2834860A
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Apparatus for continuous drying of yarn, etc.
Assignee: Dixie Mercerizing Co
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Filing: 1955-03-18
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Granted: 1958-05-13
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Expires: 1975-03-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jefferson L Claiborne
- 👤 William F Luther
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 08:09
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B13/00; F26B13/001; D; D01; D01D; D01D10/00; D01D10/04; D01D10/0436; D01D10/0445; D01D10/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
99 words
DRYING APPARATUS COMPRISING A PAIR OF ROTATABLE HOLLOW CYLINDERS THE SURFACES OF WHICH ARE ADAPTED TO SUPPORT THREAD OR YARN FOR DRYING, A SEGMENTED AND EXPANSIBLE METAL BODY IN CONTACT WITH MOST OF THE INTERIOR OF EACH CYLINDER AND ROTATABLE THEREWITH, EACH BODY HAVING A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY EXTENDING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED CAVITIES THEREIN, A THERMOSTAT IN ONE CAVITY OF EACH BODY, A HEATER IN EACH OTHER CAVITY OF BOTH BODIES, MEANS TO CONTROL THE CIRCUIT TO THE HEATERS OF EACH BODY AND MEANS TO ACTUATE SAID CONTROL MEANS, SAID ACTUATING MEANS BEING CONNECTED IN SERIES WITH BOTH SAID THERMOSTATS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
99 words
DRYING APPARATUS COMPRISING A PAIR OF ROTATABLE HOLLOW CYLINDERS THE SURFACES OF WHICH ARE ADAPTED TO SUPPORT THREAD OR YARN FOR DRYING, A SEGMENTED AND EXPANSIBLE METAL BODY IN CONTACT WITH MOST OF THE INTERIOR OF EACH CYLINDER AND ROTATABLE THEREWITH, EACH BODY HAVING A PLURALITY OF AXIALLY EXTENDING CIRCUMFERENTIALLY SPACED CAVITIES THEREIN, A THERMOSTAT IN ONE CAVITY OF EACH BODY, A HEATER IN EACH OTHER CAVITY OF BOTH BODIES, MEANS TO CONTROL THE CIRCUIT TO THE HEATERS OF EACH BODY AND MEANS TO ACTUATE SAID CONTROL MEANS, SAID ACTUATING MEANS BEING CONNECTED IN SERIES WITH BOTH SAID THERMOSTATS.
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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) | 1961-05-12 | 1961-11-11 | 1962-05-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-05-12 | 1965-11-11 | 1966-05-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-05-12 | 1969-11-11 | 1970-05-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |