US3087209A
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Container sterilizing apparatus
Assignee: Foremost Dairies Inc
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Filing: 1959-07-13
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Granted: 1963-04-30
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Expires: 1979-07-13
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John C Monk
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 19:27
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65B; B65B55/00; B65B55/02; B65B55/04; B65B55/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
125 words
IN CAN STERILIZING APPARATUS, A CONVEYOR FOR CONTINUOUSLY PROGRESSING UPRIGHT OPEN CANS RESTING UPON THE SAME BETWEEN CAN FEEDING AND DISCHARGE STATIONS, SAID CONVEYOR FORMING A COMMON CONVEYOR PATH HAVING A WIDTH MANY TIMES THE DIAMETER OF THE CANS BEING CONVEYED WHEREBY UPRIGHT OPEN CANS RESTING ON THE CONVEYOR OCCUPY SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE AREA OF THE SAME, SAID CONVEYOR BEING FORAMINOUS WHEREBY GAS MAY PASS DOWNWARDLY THROUGH THE SAME, MEANS OVERLYING SAID CONVEYOR PATH FOR DISCHARGING JETS OF HOT STERILIZING GAS DOWNWARDLY INTO THE OPEN ENDS OF THE CANS AND BETWEEN THE SAME, AND MEANS BELOW THE CONVEYOR FOR REMOVING SAID GAS AFTER IT HAS PASSED DOWNWARDLY THROUGH SAID CONVEYOR, THE CANS BEING URGED AGAINST THE CONVEYOR BY THE STERILIZING GAS IMPINGING UPON THE SAME.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
125 words
IN CAN STERILIZING APPARATUS, A CONVEYOR FOR CONTINUOUSLY PROGRESSING UPRIGHT OPEN CANS RESTING UPON THE SAME BETWEEN CAN FEEDING AND DISCHARGE STATIONS, SAID CONVEYOR FORMING A COMMON CONVEYOR PATH HAVING A WIDTH MANY TIMES THE DIAMETER OF THE CANS BEING CONVEYED WHEREBY UPRIGHT OPEN CANS RESTING ON THE CONVEYOR OCCUPY SUBSTANTIALLY THE ENTIRE AREA OF THE SAME, SAID CONVEYOR BEING FORAMINOUS WHEREBY GAS MAY PASS DOWNWARDLY THROUGH THE SAME, MEANS OVERLYING SAID CONVEYOR PATH FOR DISCHARGING JETS OF HOT STERILIZING GAS DOWNWARDLY INTO THE OPEN ENDS OF THE CANS AND BETWEEN THE SAME, AND MEANS BELOW THE CONVEYOR FOR REMOVING SAID GAS AFTER IT HAS PASSED DOWNWARDLY THROUGH SAID CONVEYOR, THE CANS BEING URGED AGAINST THE CONVEYOR BY THE STERILIZING GAS IMPINGING UPON THE SAME.
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) | 1966-04-29 | 1966-10-29 | 1967-04-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-04-29 | 1970-10-29 | 1971-04-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-04-29 | 1974-10-29 | 1975-04-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |