US3106928A
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Machined parts cleaning apparatus having air control system
Assignee: Autosonics Inc
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Filing: 1962-05-03
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Granted: 1963-10-15
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Expires: 1982-05-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rand Burton
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 23:09
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B3/00; B08B3/04; B08B3/10; B08B3/12; C; C23; C23G; C23G5/00; C23G5/02; C23G5/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
124 words
IN A CLEANING APPARATUS FOR DEGREASING MACHINED PARTS COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING AN OPEN TOP, A MECHANICAL MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING FOR RECEIVING PARTS TO BE CLEANED AND FOR MOVING THE PARTS THROUGH A PORTION OF SAID HOUSING ADAPTED TO CONTAIN IN SAID VENT, MEANS COUPLED TO SAID HOUSING AT A POINT ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE SOLVENT ADAPTED TO BE CONTAINED IN SAID PORTION OF SAID HOUSING FOR REMOVING A MIXTURE OF AIR AND VAPORIZED SOLVENT AND RETURNING THE AIR OF SAID MIXTURE IN A COOL STATE TO SAID HOUSING AT SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME LEVEL AT WHICH THE MIXTURE WAS REMOVED, WHEREBY THE AMOUNT OF SOLVENT LOST DUE TO VAPORIZATION AND ESCAPE OF FUMES THROUGH THE OPEN TOP OF SAID HOUSING ARE REDUCED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
124 words
IN A CLEANING APPARATUS FOR DEGREASING MACHINED PARTS COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING AN OPEN TOP, A MECHANICAL MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING FOR RECEIVING PARTS TO BE CLEANED AND FOR MOVING THE PARTS THROUGH A PORTION OF SAID HOUSING ADAPTED TO CONTAIN IN SAID VENT, MEANS COUPLED TO SAID HOUSING AT A POINT ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE SOLVENT ADAPTED TO BE CONTAINED IN SAID PORTION OF SAID HOUSING FOR REMOVING A MIXTURE OF AIR AND VAPORIZED SOLVENT AND RETURNING THE AIR OF SAID MIXTURE IN A COOL STATE TO SAID HOUSING AT SUBSTANTIALLY THE SAME LEVEL AT WHICH THE MIXTURE WAS REMOVED, WHEREBY THE AMOUNT OF SOLVENT LOST DUE TO VAPORIZATION AND ESCAPE OF FUMES THROUGH THE OPEN TOP OF SAID HOUSING ARE REDUCED.
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) | 1966-10-14 | 1967-04-15 | 1967-10-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-14 | 1971-04-15 | 1971-10-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-14 | 1975-04-15 | 1975-10-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |