US3081553A
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Apparatus for cleaning feathers and the like
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-10-03
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Granted: 1963-03-19
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Expires: 1980-10-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Miller George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 21:53
CPC Classifications
A; A41; A41G; A41G9/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S55/00; Y10S55/26
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
123 words
A DEVICE FOR CLEANING FEATHERS COMPRISING A CONTAINER HAVING FRONT, REAR AND SIDE WALLS, A CLOSED LOWER END AND AN OPEN UPPER END, SAID CONTAINER BEING DIVIDED INTO AN UPPER FLOTATION ZONE, AN INTERMEDIATE SETTLING ZONE AND A LOWER PRECIPITATION ZONE, EACH ZONE INTERCONNECTING WITH AN ADJACENT ZONE, A COVER FOR THE OPEN UPPER END HAVING A REAR ARCUATE WALL AND A RELATIVELY SMALLER ARCUATE FRONT WALL CONNECTED BY AN INTERMEDIATE PLANAR WALL, MEANS FOR DELIVERING AIR UNDER PRESSURE TO THE FLOTATION ZONE TO CIRCULATE FEATHERS THROUGH THE FLOTATION ZONE OF THE CONTAINER AND MEANS FOR DISCHARGING CLEAN FEATHERS FROM THE CONTAINER ADJACENT THE LOWER END THEREOF AND A DISINFECTING DEVICE ON THE UPPER FLOTATION ZONE AND LOCATED ABOVE THE AIR DELIVERY MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
123 words
A DEVICE FOR CLEANING FEATHERS COMPRISING A CONTAINER HAVING FRONT, REAR AND SIDE WALLS, A CLOSED LOWER END AND AN OPEN UPPER END, SAID CONTAINER BEING DIVIDED INTO AN UPPER FLOTATION ZONE, AN INTERMEDIATE SETTLING ZONE AND A LOWER PRECIPITATION ZONE, EACH ZONE INTERCONNECTING WITH AN ADJACENT ZONE, A COVER FOR THE OPEN UPPER END HAVING A REAR ARCUATE WALL AND A RELATIVELY SMALLER ARCUATE FRONT WALL CONNECTED BY AN INTERMEDIATE PLANAR WALL, MEANS FOR DELIVERING AIR UNDER PRESSURE TO THE FLOTATION ZONE TO CIRCULATE FEATHERS THROUGH THE FLOTATION ZONE OF THE CONTAINER AND MEANS FOR DISCHARGING CLEAN FEATHERS FROM THE CONTAINER ADJACENT THE LOWER END THEREOF AND A DISINFECTING DEVICE ON THE UPPER FLOTATION ZONE AND LOCATED ABOVE THE AIR DELIVERY MEANS.
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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) | 1966-03-18 | 1966-09-17 | 1967-03-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-03-18 | 1970-09-17 | 1971-03-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-03-18 | 1974-09-17 | 1975-03-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |