US3100106A
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Process and apparatus for the drying and burning of pellets
Assignee: Knapsack AG
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Filing: 1961-01-11
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Granted: 1963-08-06
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Expires: 1981-01-11
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Bielenberg Waldemar
- 👤 Rodis Franz
- 👤 Ziegler Hans Werner
- 👤 Dronsek Gunter
- 👤 Hinz Arnulf
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 12:38
CPC Classifications
C; C05; C05B; C05B19/00; B; B01; B01J; B01J2/00; B01J2/26; C01; C01B; C01B25/00; C01B25/01; F; F26; F26B; F26B17/00; F26B17/02; F26B17/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
142 words
AN APPARATUS FOR THE CONTINUOUS DRYING AND BURNING OF MINERAL PELLETS WHICH COMPRISES A DRYING CHAMBER, A FOLLOWING CALCINING CHAMBER CONNECTED TO SAID DRYING CHAMBER AND PROVIDED WITH GAS BURNERS, A FOLLOWING SOJOURN CHAMBER CONNECTED WITH SAID CALCINING CHAMBER, A HEAT COMPENSATION CHAMBER CONNECTED WITH SAID SOJOURN CHAMBER, A FIRST TRAVELING GRATE PASSING THROUGH SAID DRYING, CALCINING AND SOJOURN CHAMBERS IN THE ORDER STATED, A COOLING CHAMBER, SAID CHAMBERS BEING WALLED CHAMBERS, A SECOND TRAVELING GRATE RUNNING THROUGH SAID COOLING CHAMBER AT A LOWER LEVEL THAN SAID FIRST GRATE, THE INDIVIDUAL CHAMBERS BEING PROVIDED WITH GAS INLET MEANS AND GAS OUTLET MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID WALLS IN A MANNER SUCH THAT SAID GAS OUTLET MEANS ARE DISPOSED BELOW THE FIRST TRAVELING GRATE, COOLING GAS INLET MEANS ARE DISPOSED BELOW THE SECOND TRAVELING GRATE, AND SUCTION MEANS CONNECTED WITH SAID GAS OUTLET MEANS.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
142 words
AN APPARATUS FOR THE CONTINUOUS DRYING AND BURNING OF MINERAL PELLETS WHICH COMPRISES A DRYING CHAMBER, A FOLLOWING CALCINING CHAMBER CONNECTED TO SAID DRYING CHAMBER AND PROVIDED WITH GAS BURNERS, A FOLLOWING SOJOURN CHAMBER CONNECTED WITH SAID CALCINING CHAMBER, A HEAT COMPENSATION CHAMBER CONNECTED WITH SAID SOJOURN CHAMBER, A FIRST TRAVELING GRATE PASSING THROUGH SAID DRYING, CALCINING AND SOJOURN CHAMBERS IN THE ORDER STATED, A COOLING CHAMBER, SAID CHAMBERS BEING WALLED CHAMBERS, A SECOND TRAVELING GRATE RUNNING THROUGH SAID COOLING CHAMBER AT A LOWER LEVEL THAN SAID FIRST GRATE, THE INDIVIDUAL CHAMBERS BEING PROVIDED WITH GAS INLET MEANS AND GAS OUTLET MEANS EXTENDING THROUGH SAID WALLS IN A MANNER SUCH THAT SAID GAS OUTLET MEANS ARE DISPOSED BELOW THE FIRST TRAVELING GRATE, COOLING GAS INLET MEANS ARE DISPOSED BELOW THE SECOND TRAVELING GRATE, AND SUCTION MEANS CONNECTED WITH SAID GAS OUTLET 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) | 1966-08-05 | 1967-02-04 | 1967-08-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-08-05 | 1971-02-04 | 1971-08-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-08-05 | 1975-02-04 | 1975-08-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |