US3113655A
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Machine for dispensing flowable perishable material perishable material
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-08-22
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Granted: 1963-12-10
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Expires: 1980-08-22
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Karl G Adler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-09 05:18
CPC Classifications
G; G07; G07F; G07F13/00; G07F13/06; G07F13/065; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2931; Y10T137/2984; Y10T137/2993
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
146 words
IN A MACHINE FOR DISPENSING FLOWABLE PERISHABLE MATERIAL, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A STORAGE CHAMBER FOR THE MATERIAL; AN INTERLOCK CHAMBER CONNECTED TO SAID STORAGE CHAMBER AND HAVING A DISPENSING OUTLET; MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING A MEASURED UNIT OF MATERIAL FROM SAID STORAGE CHAMBER TO SAID INTERLOCK CHAMBER AND FOR SEALING OFF THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID CHAMBERS; MEANS FOR DISCHARGING THE UNIT OF MATERIAL FROM SAID INTERLOCK CHAMBER THROUGH SAID DISPENSING OUTLET AND FOR SEALING OFF THE LATTER; MEANS FOR AT LEAST PARTIALLY DISPLACING THE AIR FROM EACH OF SAID CHAMBERS TO CREATE A PRESERVATIVE ATMOSPHERE THEREIN AND FOR MAINTAINING A PREDETERMINED PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN EACH OF SAID CHAMBERS AND THE ATMOSPHERE; MEANS INDEPENDENT OF SAID DISCHARGING MEANS FOR EQUALIZING THE PRESSURE IN SAID INTERLOCK CHAMBER WITH THE ATMOSPHERE; AND CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID TRANSFERRING AND CONNECTION SEALING-OFF MEANS, DISCHARGE AND OUTLET SEALING-OFF MEANS, AND PRESSURE EQUALIZATION
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
146 words
IN A MACHINE FOR DISPENSING FLOWABLE PERISHABLE MATERIAL, THE COMBINATION COMPRISING: A STORAGE CHAMBER FOR THE MATERIAL; AN INTERLOCK CHAMBER CONNECTED TO SAID STORAGE CHAMBER AND HAVING A DISPENSING OUTLET; MEANS FOR TRANSFERRING A MEASURED UNIT OF MATERIAL FROM SAID STORAGE CHAMBER TO SAID INTERLOCK CHAMBER AND FOR SEALING OFF THE CONNECTION BETWEEN SAID CHAMBERS; MEANS FOR DISCHARGING THE UNIT OF MATERIAL FROM SAID INTERLOCK CHAMBER THROUGH SAID DISPENSING OUTLET AND FOR SEALING OFF THE LATTER; MEANS FOR AT LEAST PARTIALLY DISPLACING THE AIR FROM EACH OF SAID CHAMBERS TO CREATE A PRESERVATIVE ATMOSPHERE THEREIN AND FOR MAINTAINING A PREDETERMINED PRESSURE DIFFERENTIAL BETWEEN EACH OF SAID CHAMBERS AND THE ATMOSPHERE; MEANS INDEPENDENT OF SAID DISCHARGING MEANS FOR EQUALIZING THE PRESSURE IN SAID INTERLOCK CHAMBER WITH THE ATMOSPHERE; AND CONTROL MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID TRANSFERRING AND CONNECTION SEALING-OFF MEANS, DISCHARGE AND OUTLET SEALING-OFF MEANS, AND PRESSURE EQUALIZATION
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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) | 1966-12-09 | 1967-06-10 | 1967-12-10 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-12-09 | 1971-06-10 | 1971-12-10 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-12-09 | 1975-06-10 | 1975-12-10 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |