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Drying drum
Assignee: WOODROW C LODDING
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Filing: 1959-11-05
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Granted: 1963-01-15
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Expires: 1979-11-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 William P Dapses
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-10-24 13:43
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B13/00; F26B13/10; F26B13/14; F26B13/18; D; D21; D21F; D21F5/00; D21F5/02; F26B13/16
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
115 words
DRYING APPARATUS OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED COMPRISING A HEATED SURFACE OVER WHICH MOIST MATERIAL TO BE DRIED PASSES IN INTIMATE CONTACT THEREWITH, SAID SURFACE BEING FORAMINOUS, A SOURCE OF SUBSTANTIALLY DRY HEAT AT ONE SIDE OF SAID SURFACE, SAID MATERIAL BEING AT THE OPPOSITE SIDE THEREOF, SAID HEAT PASSING THROUGH SAID FORAMINOUS SURFACE AND BEING APPLIED TO ONE SIDE OF THE MASS OF THE MATERIAL AND FORMING A SOURCE OF CONTINUOUS VAPOR PRESSURE BETWEEN THE FORAMINOUS SURFACE AND THE MASS OF MATERIAL, THE VAPOR ESCAPING THROUGH THE FORAMINOUS SURFACE TOWARDS THE SOURCE OF HEAT, AND MEANS PROVIDING FOR DISPERSAL OF THE VAPOR, SAID VORAMINOUS SURFACE BEING IN THE FORM OF A SPONGY HARD POROUS MATERIAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
115 words
DRYING APPARATUS OF THE CLASS DESCRIBED COMPRISING A HEATED SURFACE OVER WHICH MOIST MATERIAL TO BE DRIED PASSES IN INTIMATE CONTACT THEREWITH, SAID SURFACE BEING FORAMINOUS, A SOURCE OF SUBSTANTIALLY DRY HEAT AT ONE SIDE OF SAID SURFACE, SAID MATERIAL BEING AT THE OPPOSITE SIDE THEREOF, SAID HEAT PASSING THROUGH SAID FORAMINOUS SURFACE AND BEING APPLIED TO ONE SIDE OF THE MASS OF THE MATERIAL AND FORMING A SOURCE OF CONTINUOUS VAPOR PRESSURE BETWEEN THE FORAMINOUS SURFACE AND THE MASS OF MATERIAL, THE VAPOR ESCAPING THROUGH THE FORAMINOUS SURFACE TOWARDS THE SOURCE OF HEAT, AND MEANS PROVIDING FOR DISPERSAL OF THE VAPOR, SAID VORAMINOUS SURFACE BEING IN THE FORM OF A SPONGY HARD POROUS MATERIAL.
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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) | 1966-01-14 | 1966-07-16 | 1967-01-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-01-14 | 1970-07-16 | 1971-01-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-01-14 | 1974-07-16 | 1975-01-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |