US3102794A
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Agricultural dehydrating system
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1957-10-28
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Granted: 1963-09-03
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Expires: 1977-10-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Gerald D Arnold
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 04:37
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B25/00; F26B25/22; F26B11/00; F26B11/02; F26B11/026; F26B11/04; F26B11/0404; F26B11/0413; F26B25/001; F26B25/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A METHOD OF DEHYDRATION WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF EXPOSING MATERIAL TO BE DEHYDRATED TO A DEHYDRATING GAS COMPRISING TO COMBINATION OF FLUE GAS AND AMBIENT AIR, ESTABLISHING A CURRENT OF SUCH GAS, REPEATEDELY SHOWERING SUCH MATERIAL TRNASVERSELY OF THE CURRENT TO BE ADVANCED BY THE CURRENT AND SUPPLYING ADDITIONAL MATERIAL TO SUCH CURRENT AT A RATE PROPORTIONED TO THE TEMPERATURE OF GAS WHICH HAS ACTED ON SUCH MATERIAL, INDREASING AND DECREASING THE SPEED AND TEMPERATURE OF SAID CURRENT OF DEHYDRATING GAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INCREASE AND DECREASE OF WETNESS OF THE MATERIAL TO BE DEHYDRATED, AND DECELERATING SAID CURRENT IN PROPORTION TO THE RISE OF HUMIDITY IN TE AMIBENT AIR ADMITTED THERETO.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
114 words
A METHOD OF DEHYDRATION WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF EXPOSING MATERIAL TO BE DEHYDRATED TO A DEHYDRATING GAS COMPRISING TO COMBINATION OF FLUE GAS AND AMBIENT AIR, ESTABLISHING A CURRENT OF SUCH GAS, REPEATEDELY SHOWERING SUCH MATERIAL TRNASVERSELY OF THE CURRENT TO BE ADVANCED BY THE CURRENT AND SUPPLYING ADDITIONAL MATERIAL TO SUCH CURRENT AT A RATE PROPORTIONED TO THE TEMPERATURE OF GAS WHICH HAS ACTED ON SUCH MATERIAL, INDREASING AND DECREASING THE SPEED AND TEMPERATURE OF SAID CURRENT OF DEHYDRATING GAS IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE INCREASE AND DECREASE OF WETNESS OF THE MATERIAL TO BE DEHYDRATED, AND DECELERATING SAID CURRENT IN PROPORTION TO THE RISE OF HUMIDITY IN TE AMIBENT AIR ADMITTED THERETO.
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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) | 1966-09-02 | 1967-03-04 | 1967-09-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-09-02 | 1971-03-04 | 1971-09-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-09-02 | 1975-03-04 | 1975-09-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |