US3085348A
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Lint remover for fabric dryer
Assignee: Oxy Catalyst Inc
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Filing: 1957-01-23
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Granted: 1963-04-16
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Expires: 1977-01-23
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wilfred M Adey
- 👤 William M Epes
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-28 04:44
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F58/00; D06F58/20; D06F58/22; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S55/00; Y10S55/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
181 words
IN A LAUNDRY DRYER HAVING MEANS FOR CIRCULATING HEATED AIR OVER MOIST LAUNDRY AND AN EXHAUST DUCT FOR EXHAUSTING MOISTURE LADEN AIR FROM THE DRYER, A DEVICE FOR DISPOSING OF LINT PRESENT IN THE EXHAUST STREAM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF DUCTS CONSTITUTING BRANCHES FROM SAID DUCT, A FILTER IN EACH OF THE SECOND-MENTIONED DUCTS, MEANS OPERABLE TO IGNITE LINT COLLECTED ON SAID FILTERS, OXIDATION CATALYSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID FILTERS AND POSITIONED DOWNSTREAM THEREOF TO CATALYTICALLY OXIDIZE THE PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION, INCLUDING SMOKE AND ODOR, RESULTING FROM SAID IGNITION, AND MEANS CYCLICALLY DIVERTING THE MAJOR PORTION OF SAID AIR STREAM FROM ONE OF SAID SECOND-MENTIONED DUCTS TO ANOTHER WHILE PERMITTING CONDUCT JUST SUFFICIENT TO SUPPLY THE AIR REQUIRED FOR SAID COMBUSTION, SAID IGNITING MEANS BEING OPERABLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAID DIVERTING MEANS TO IGNITE THE LINT ON A FILTER FROM WHICH THE MAJOR PORTION OF SAID AIR STREAM HAS BEEN DIVERTED BY SAID DIVERTING MEANS, AND SAID DIVERTING MEANS FUNCTIONING TO DIVERT THE MAJOR AIR STREAM PORTION BACK TO SAID ONE SECOND-MENTIONED DUCT, IN TURN, FOLLOWING SAID IGNITION AND COMBUSTION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
181 words
IN A LAUNDRY DRYER HAVING MEANS FOR CIRCULATING HEATED AIR OVER MOIST LAUNDRY AND AN EXHAUST DUCT FOR EXHAUSTING MOISTURE LADEN AIR FROM THE DRYER, A DEVICE FOR DISPOSING OF LINT PRESENT IN THE EXHAUST STREAM COMPRISING A PLURALITY OF DUCTS CONSTITUTING BRANCHES FROM SAID DUCT, A FILTER IN EACH OF THE SECOND-MENTIONED DUCTS, MEANS OPERABLE TO IGNITE LINT COLLECTED ON SAID FILTERS, OXIDATION CATALYSTS ASSOCIATED WITH EACH OF SAID FILTERS AND POSITIONED DOWNSTREAM THEREOF TO CATALYTICALLY OXIDIZE THE PRODUCTS OF COMBUSTION, INCLUDING SMOKE AND ODOR, RESULTING FROM SAID IGNITION, AND MEANS CYCLICALLY DIVERTING THE MAJOR PORTION OF SAID AIR STREAM FROM ONE OF SAID SECOND-MENTIONED DUCTS TO ANOTHER WHILE PERMITTING CONDUCT JUST SUFFICIENT TO SUPPLY THE AIR REQUIRED FOR SAID COMBUSTION, SAID IGNITING MEANS BEING OPERABLE IN CONJUNCTION WITH SAID DIVERTING MEANS TO IGNITE THE LINT ON A FILTER FROM WHICH THE MAJOR PORTION OF SAID AIR STREAM HAS BEEN DIVERTED BY SAID DIVERTING MEANS, AND SAID DIVERTING MEANS FUNCTIONING TO DIVERT THE MAJOR AIR STREAM PORTION BACK TO SAID ONE SECOND-MENTIONED DUCT, IN TURN, FOLLOWING SAID IGNITION AND COMBUSTION.
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) | 1966-04-15 | 1966-10-15 | 1967-04-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-15 | 1970-10-15 | 1971-04-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-15 | 1974-10-15 | 1975-04-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |