US2995445A
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Method of producing a forage product
Assignee: Sumner Iron Works Inc
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Filing: 1959-03-30
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Granted: 1961-08-08
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Expires: 1979-03-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William C Briggs
- 👤 Jr Fred W Hoover
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 11:29
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B11/00; B30B11/22; B30B11/26; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S100/00; Y10S100/903
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING A WAFER FROM FORAGE MATERIAL COMPRISING ADJUSTING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE FORAGE MATERIAL TO WITHIN THE RANGE OF 12% TO 25%, CHOPPING THE MATERIAL TO LENGTHS RANGING FROM 1 TO 3 INCHES, FEEDING THE MATERIAL TO A COMPRESSION CHAMBER, APPLYING RADIAL PRESSURE TO THE MATERIAL, SUBSEQUENTLY APPLYING LONGITUDINAL PRESSURE WITHIN THE RANGE OF 5000 P.S.I. TO 7500 P.S.I. TO THE RADIALLY COMPRESSED MATERIAL AND THEREBY MOVING THE MATERIAL LONGITUDINALLY INTO AND THROUGH AN EXTRUSION DIE, MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE EXTRUSION DIE WITHIN THE RANGE OF 75* TO 125*F. AND APPLYING ADDITIONAL RADIAL PRESSURE TO THE MATERIAL INCIDENT TO MOVING THE MATERIAL THROUGH THE EXTRUSION DIE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
THE METHOD OF PRODUCING A WAFER FROM FORAGE MATERIAL COMPRISING ADJUSTING THE MOISTURE CONTENT OF THE FORAGE MATERIAL TO WITHIN THE RANGE OF 12% TO 25%, CHOPPING THE MATERIAL TO LENGTHS RANGING FROM 1 TO 3 INCHES, FEEDING THE MATERIAL TO A COMPRESSION CHAMBER, APPLYING RADIAL PRESSURE TO THE MATERIAL, SUBSEQUENTLY APPLYING LONGITUDINAL PRESSURE WITHIN THE RANGE OF 5000 P.S.I. TO 7500 P.S.I. TO THE RADIALLY COMPRESSED MATERIAL AND THEREBY MOVING THE MATERIAL LONGITUDINALLY INTO AND THROUGH AN EXTRUSION DIE, MAINTAINING THE TEMPERATURE IN THE EXTRUSION DIE WITHIN THE RANGE OF 75* TO 125*F. AND APPLYING ADDITIONAL RADIAL PRESSURE TO THE MATERIAL INCIDENT TO MOVING THE MATERIAL THROUGH THE EXTRUSION DIE.
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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) | 1964-08-07 | 1965-02-06 | 1965-08-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1968-08-07 | 1969-02-06 | 1969-08-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1972-08-07 | 1973-02-06 | 1973-08-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |