US3078860A
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Cleaning apparatus with closed air circulation system
Assignee: Autosonics Inc
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Filing: 1961-03-07
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Granted: 1963-02-26
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Expires: 1981-03-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rand Burton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-07 15:34
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23G; C23G5/00; C23G5/02; C23G5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
170 words
CLEANING APPARATUS FOR DEGREASING MACHINED PARTS INCLUDING A CLEANING SECTION AND A SOLVENT DISTILLATION SECTION, A PARTY WALL INTERMEDIATE SAID CLEANING SECTION AND SAID SOLVENT DISTILLATION SECTION, A VOLATILE SOLVENT BATH SUMP DISPOSED AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID CLEANING SECTION, A VOLATILE SOLVENT RINSE TROUGH EXTENDING ACROSS THE CLEANING SECTION ADJACENT SAID BATH SUMP, A DRYING CHAMBER EXTENDING ACROSS SAID CLEANING SECTION ADJACENT SAID RINSE TROUGH, A PLURALITY OF ANNULAR CONVEYOR WHEELS SUPPORTED IN PARALLEL RELATION WITHIN SAID CLEANING SECTION FOR ROTATION ABOUT HORIZONTAL AXES, ONE OF SAID CONVEYOR WHEELS PASSING THROUGH SAID BATH SUMP, A SECOND OF SAID CONVEYOR WHEELS PASSING THROUGH SAID RINSE TROUGH, A THIRD OF SAID CONVEYOR WHEELS PASSING THROUGH SAID DRYING CHAMBER, AN INLET MEANS FOR FEEDING MACHINED PARTS TO SAID ONE CONVEYOR WHEEL, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING THE MACHINED PARTS FROM SAID ONE CONVEYOR WHEEL TO SAID SECOND CONVEYOR WHEEL, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING THE MACHINED PARTS FROM SAID SECOND CONVEYOR WHEEL TO SAID THIRD CONVEYOR WHEEL, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING MACHINED PARTS FROM THE THIRD CONVEYOR
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
170 words
CLEANING APPARATUS FOR DEGREASING MACHINED PARTS INCLUDING A CLEANING SECTION AND A SOLVENT DISTILLATION SECTION, A PARTY WALL INTERMEDIATE SAID CLEANING SECTION AND SAID SOLVENT DISTILLATION SECTION, A VOLATILE SOLVENT BATH SUMP DISPOSED AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID CLEANING SECTION, A VOLATILE SOLVENT RINSE TROUGH EXTENDING ACROSS THE CLEANING SECTION ADJACENT SAID BATH SUMP, A DRYING CHAMBER EXTENDING ACROSS SAID CLEANING SECTION ADJACENT SAID RINSE TROUGH, A PLURALITY OF ANNULAR CONVEYOR WHEELS SUPPORTED IN PARALLEL RELATION WITHIN SAID CLEANING SECTION FOR ROTATION ABOUT HORIZONTAL AXES, ONE OF SAID CONVEYOR WHEELS PASSING THROUGH SAID BATH SUMP, A SECOND OF SAID CONVEYOR WHEELS PASSING THROUGH SAID RINSE TROUGH, A THIRD OF SAID CONVEYOR WHEELS PASSING THROUGH SAID DRYING CHAMBER, AN INLET MEANS FOR FEEDING MACHINED PARTS TO SAID ONE CONVEYOR WHEEL, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING THE MACHINED PARTS FROM SAID ONE CONVEYOR WHEEL TO SAID SECOND CONVEYOR WHEEL, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING THE MACHINED PARTS FROM SAID SECOND CONVEYOR WHEEL TO SAID THIRD CONVEYOR WHEEL, MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING MACHINED PARTS FROM THE THIRD CONVEYOR
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) | 1966-02-25 | 1966-08-27 | 1967-02-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-25 | 1970-08-27 | 1971-02-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-25 | 1974-08-27 | 1975-02-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |