US3112098A
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Pneumatic vibrator
Assignee: VIBCO Inc
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Filing: 1961-11-03
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Granted: 1963-11-26
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Expires: 1981-11-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Albert K Anderson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 17:48
CPC Classifications
B; B06; B06B; B06B1/00; B06B1/18; B06B1/186
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
189 words
A FLUID-OPERATED VIBRATOR COMPRISING A CHAMBER HAVING PARALLEL END WALLS AND A UNIFORM INTERNAL CROSS SECTIONAL SHAPE, A FLUID INLET CONDUIT AT THE CENTRAL PORTION OF ONE OF SAID END WALLS, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID END WALLS BEING FORMED WITH AN OUTLET PORT SPACED FROM ITS CENTRAL PORTION, A CYLINDRICAL VIBRATORY BODY DISPOSED IN SAID CHAMBER WITH ITS ENDS IN SLIDING AND SEALING CONTACT WITH SAID END WALLS, SAID BODY BEING FORMED WITH A RADIAL SLOT EXTENDING ITS ENTIRE LENGTH AND COMMUNICATING WITH SAID INLET CONDUIT, AND A PISTON BAR SLIDABLY DISPOSED IN SAID SLOT, THE BODY BEING FORMED ON ONE SIDE OF THE SLOT WITH A FLUID PASSAGE CONNECTING THE INNER PORTION OF THE SLOT WITH THE PERIPHERY OF THE BODY, SAID PISTON BAR BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH THE BORE OF THE CHAMBER AND BEING MOVABLE INWARDLY TO THEREBY SEAL OFF SAID PASSAGE RESPONSIVE TO ROLLING MOVEMENT OF THE BODY IN THE CHAMBER, SAID BODY BEING FORMED WITH AN EXHAUST PASSAGE CONNECTING ITS PERIPHERY WITH AN END THEREOF AND BEING REGISTRABLE WITH SAID OUTLET PORT TO AT TIMES ALLOW THE CHAMBER TO BE EXHAUSTED THROUGH SAID OUTLET PORT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
189 words
A FLUID-OPERATED VIBRATOR COMPRISING A CHAMBER HAVING PARALLEL END WALLS AND A UNIFORM INTERNAL CROSS SECTIONAL SHAPE, A FLUID INLET CONDUIT AT THE CENTRAL PORTION OF ONE OF SAID END WALLS, AT LEAST ONE OF SAID END WALLS BEING FORMED WITH AN OUTLET PORT SPACED FROM ITS CENTRAL PORTION, A CYLINDRICAL VIBRATORY BODY DISPOSED IN SAID CHAMBER WITH ITS ENDS IN SLIDING AND SEALING CONTACT WITH SAID END WALLS, SAID BODY BEING FORMED WITH A RADIAL SLOT EXTENDING ITS ENTIRE LENGTH AND COMMUNICATING WITH SAID INLET CONDUIT, AND A PISTON BAR SLIDABLY DISPOSED IN SAID SLOT, THE BODY BEING FORMED ON ONE SIDE OF THE SLOT WITH A FLUID PASSAGE CONNECTING THE INNER PORTION OF THE SLOT WITH THE PERIPHERY OF THE BODY, SAID PISTON BAR BEING ENGAGEABLE WITH THE BORE OF THE CHAMBER AND BEING MOVABLE INWARDLY TO THEREBY SEAL OFF SAID PASSAGE RESPONSIVE TO ROLLING MOVEMENT OF THE BODY IN THE CHAMBER, SAID BODY BEING FORMED WITH AN EXHAUST PASSAGE CONNECTING ITS PERIPHERY WITH AN END THEREOF AND BEING REGISTRABLE WITH SAID OUTLET PORT TO AT TIMES ALLOW THE CHAMBER TO BE EXHAUSTED THROUGH SAID OUTLET PORT.
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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) | 1966-11-25 | 1967-05-27 | 1967-11-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-11-25 | 1971-05-27 | 1971-11-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-11-25 | 1975-05-27 | 1975-11-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |