US3076487A
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Comminuting apparatus
Assignee: Chemetron Corp
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Filing: 1959-08-10
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Granted: 1963-02-05
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Expires: 1979-08-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph W Illsley
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 05:53
CPC Classifications
B; B02; B02C; B02C18/00; B02C18/0084; B02C18/0092; B02C18/30; B02C18/301; B02C18/302
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR COMMINUTING FOOD PRODUCTS, IN COMBINATION, A HOUSING HAVING AN END CLOSURE, A SHEAR PLATE IN SAID HOUSING, A CUTTER MOUNTED FOR ROTATION WITHIN THE HOUSING AND HAVING BLADES ADAPTED TO SWEEP THE ADJACENT SURFACE OF THE SHEAR PLATE, A ROTATABLE TUBULAR DRIVE SHAFT PROJECTING THROUGH THE SHEAR PLATE AND END CLOSURE, MEANS CONNECTING SAID DRIVE SHAFT AND CUTTER IN DRIVING RELATIONSHIP WHILE PERMITTING A LIMITED PLAY BETWEEN THE CUTTER AND THE SHAFT, A TENSION-APPLYING CLAMPING ROD PROJECTING THROUGH SAID DRIVE SHAFT, A RETAINER REMOVABLY MOUNTED ON THE ONE END OF THE ROD AND ADAPTED WHEN THE ROD IS PULLED TO ENGAGE THE CUTTER TO FORCE THE SAME AGAINST THE SHEAR PLATE IN OPERATIVE SHEARING RELATION, A FASTENING NUT THREADEDLY RECEIVED ON THE OTHER END OF THE ROD, AND A SPRING INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID NUT AND THE REAR END OF THE DRIVE SHAFT FOR YIELDINGLY URGING SAID ROD IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID NUT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR COMMINUTING FOOD PRODUCTS, IN COMBINATION, A HOUSING HAVING AN END CLOSURE, A SHEAR PLATE IN SAID HOUSING, A CUTTER MOUNTED FOR ROTATION WITHIN THE HOUSING AND HAVING BLADES ADAPTED TO SWEEP THE ADJACENT SURFACE OF THE SHEAR PLATE, A ROTATABLE TUBULAR DRIVE SHAFT PROJECTING THROUGH THE SHEAR PLATE AND END CLOSURE, MEANS CONNECTING SAID DRIVE SHAFT AND CUTTER IN DRIVING RELATIONSHIP WHILE PERMITTING A LIMITED PLAY BETWEEN THE CUTTER AND THE SHAFT, A TENSION-APPLYING CLAMPING ROD PROJECTING THROUGH SAID DRIVE SHAFT, A RETAINER REMOVABLY MOUNTED ON THE ONE END OF THE ROD AND ADAPTED WHEN THE ROD IS PULLED TO ENGAGE THE CUTTER TO FORCE THE SAME AGAINST THE SHEAR PLATE IN OPERATIVE SHEARING RELATION, A FASTENING NUT THREADEDLY RECEIVED ON THE OTHER END OF THE ROD, AND A SPRING INTERPOSED BETWEEN SAID NUT AND THE REAR END OF THE DRIVE SHAFT FOR YIELDINGLY URGING SAID ROD IN THE DIRECTION OF SAID NUT.
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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) | 1966-02-04 | 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 |