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Steam temperature and quality control method and apparatus
Assignee: Continental Can Co Inc
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Filing: 1960-01-04
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Granted: 1963-02-05
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Expires: 1980-01-04
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Homer W Ohlhaver
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 18:15
CPC Classifications
F; F22; F22G; F22G5/00; F22B; F22B3/00; F22B3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
119 words
THE METHOD OF ADJUSTING AND CONTROLLING THE SUPERHEAT TEMPERATURE OF STEAM DELIVERED TO A CONTAINER CAPPING MACHINE TO PROVIDE FOR UNIFORM HEATING OF CAP GASKET MATERIAL AND CONTAINER VACUUMIZATION; SAID METHOD COMPRISING CONTINUOUSLY DELIVERING STEAM INTO A QUALITY CONTROL CHAMBER AT ONE END THEREOF, SUBJECTING THE STEAM IN SAID CHAMBER TO TEMPERATURE REDUCTION CONDITIONS TO INCREASE THE ENTRAINED MOISTURE CONTENT THEREOF, FLOWING THE EXPANDED STEAM THROUGH SAID CHAMBER TOWARD THE OTHER END THEREOF WHILE MAINTAINING CONSTANT PRESSURE, REMOVING ENTRAINED WATER FROM THE STEAM DURING FLOW THEREOF TOWARD SAID OTHER END TO AN EXTENT THAT THE STEAM APPROACHES SATURATION, AND FLASHING THE STEAM TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE FROM SAID OTHER END OF SAID CHAMBER INTO A CAPPING MACHINE IN SUPERHEATED CONDITION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
119 words
THE METHOD OF ADJUSTING AND CONTROLLING THE SUPERHEAT TEMPERATURE OF STEAM DELIVERED TO A CONTAINER CAPPING MACHINE TO PROVIDE FOR UNIFORM HEATING OF CAP GASKET MATERIAL AND CONTAINER VACUUMIZATION; SAID METHOD COMPRISING CONTINUOUSLY DELIVERING STEAM INTO A QUALITY CONTROL CHAMBER AT ONE END THEREOF, SUBJECTING THE STEAM IN SAID CHAMBER TO TEMPERATURE REDUCTION CONDITIONS TO INCREASE THE ENTRAINED MOISTURE CONTENT THEREOF, FLOWING THE EXPANDED STEAM THROUGH SAID CHAMBER TOWARD THE OTHER END THEREOF WHILE MAINTAINING CONSTANT PRESSURE, REMOVING ENTRAINED WATER FROM THE STEAM DURING FLOW THEREOF TOWARD SAID OTHER END TO AN EXTENT THAT THE STEAM APPROACHES SATURATION, AND FLASHING THE STEAM TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE FROM SAID OTHER END OF SAID CHAMBER INTO A CAPPING MACHINE IN SUPERHEATED CONDITION.
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) | 1966-02-04 | 1966-08-06 | 1967-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-04 | 1970-08-06 | 1971-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-04 | 1974-08-06 | 1975-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |