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Method and apparatus for making moisture content determinations
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1955-07-08
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Granted: 1958-12-30
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Expires: 1975-07-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William R Coyne
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-27 18:19
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01N; G01N7/00; G01N7/14; G01N7/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
105 words
IN MOISTURE CONTENT DETERMINING APPARATUS, A CLOSED AIR-TIGHT CONTAINER HAVING MEANS FOR INTRODUCING INTO THE INTERIOR THEREOF A SUPPLY OF CALCIUM CARBIDE AND A SAMPLE OF PREDETERMINED WEIGHT OF THE MATERIAL THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF WHICH IS TO BE DETERMINED, AND WITHIN SAID CONTAINER TO TEMPORARILY MAINTAIN THE SAMPLE AND THE ENTIRE SUPPLY OF THE CALCIUM CARBIDE IN VERTICALLY SPACED RELATION WHILE ACTUATED AND ARRANGED AND CONSTRUCTED TO COMMINUTE THE SAMPLE AND INTIMATELY ADMIX THE SAME WITH THE CALCIUM CARBIDE WHEN ACTUATED, AND MECHANISM FOR MEASURING THE PRESSURE GENERATED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER THROUGH THE MIXING OF THE SAMPLE AND CALCIUM CARBIDE THEREWITHIN WHEREFROM THE MOISTURE
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
105 words
IN MOISTURE CONTENT DETERMINING APPARATUS, A CLOSED AIR-TIGHT CONTAINER HAVING MEANS FOR INTRODUCING INTO THE INTERIOR THEREOF A SUPPLY OF CALCIUM CARBIDE AND A SAMPLE OF PREDETERMINED WEIGHT OF THE MATERIAL THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF WHICH IS TO BE DETERMINED, AND WITHIN SAID CONTAINER TO TEMPORARILY MAINTAIN THE SAMPLE AND THE ENTIRE SUPPLY OF THE CALCIUM CARBIDE IN VERTICALLY SPACED RELATION WHILE ACTUATED AND ARRANGED AND CONSTRUCTED TO COMMINUTE THE SAMPLE AND INTIMATELY ADMIX THE SAME WITH THE CALCIUM CARBIDE WHEN ACTUATED, AND MECHANISM FOR MEASURING THE PRESSURE GENERATED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER THROUGH THE MIXING OF THE SAMPLE AND CALCIUM CARBIDE THEREWITHIN WHEREFROM THE MOISTURE
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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) | 1961-12-29 | 1962-06-30 | 1962-12-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1965-12-29 | 1966-06-30 | 1966-12-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1969-12-29 | 1970-06-30 | 1970-12-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |