US3117343A
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Pellet mill
Assignee: Sprout Waldron and Co Inc
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Filing: 1962-05-17
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Granted: 1964-01-14
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Expires: 1982-05-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Harold M Soars
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 03:24
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B11/00; B30B11/20; B30B11/201; B30B11/208; B30B11/22; B30B11/227; B29; B29B; B29B9/00; B29B9/02; B29B9/06; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S425/00; Y10S425/23
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
154 words
A PRESSURE ROLLER FOR COOPERATIVE DRIVEN RELATION WITH THE SURFACE OF AN EXTRUSION DIE IN PELLETING APPARATUS IN WHICH MATERIAL TO BE PELLETED IS FORCED THROUGH EXTRUSION PASSAGES IN SAID DIE UNDER THE ACTION OF SAID PRESSURE ROLLER ON SAID MATERIAL ON SAID DIE SURFACE, WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION A SHAFT FOR SUPPORTING SAID ROLLER DISPOSED IN OPERATIVE RELATION TO SAID SURFACE OF SAID DIE, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID ROLLER ON SAID SHAFT FOR ROTATION WITH RESPECT THERETO AS DRIVEN BY SAID SURFACE OF SAID DIE, A PATTERN OF UNIFORMLY SPACED INDENTATIONS IN THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL SURFACE OF SAID ROLLER AND EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY ENTIRELY OVERR SAID SURFACE FOR ENGAGING AND ENTRAPPING MATERIAL TO BE PELLETED AS SAID ROLLER CONTACTS SAID MATERIAL ON SAID SURFACE OF SAID DIE, AND THE INDIVIDUAL TRANSVERSE AXES OF SAID INDENTATIONS BEING DISPOSED AT A SUBSTANTIAL ANGLE TO THAT RADIUS OF SAID ROLLER WHICH INTERSECTS EACH SAID INDENTATION AXIS FOR PROVIDING
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
154 words
A PRESSURE ROLLER FOR COOPERATIVE DRIVEN RELATION WITH THE SURFACE OF AN EXTRUSION DIE IN PELLETING APPARATUS IN WHICH MATERIAL TO BE PELLETED IS FORCED THROUGH EXTRUSION PASSAGES IN SAID DIE UNDER THE ACTION OF SAID PRESSURE ROLLER ON SAID MATERIAL ON SAID DIE SURFACE, WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION A SHAFT FOR SUPPORTING SAID ROLLER DISPOSED IN OPERATIVE RELATION TO SAID SURFACE OF SAID DIE, MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID ROLLER ON SAID SHAFT FOR ROTATION WITH RESPECT THERETO AS DRIVEN BY SAID SURFACE OF SAID DIE, A PATTERN OF UNIFORMLY SPACED INDENTATIONS IN THE CIRCUMFERENTIAL SURFACE OF SAID ROLLER AND EXTENDING SUBSTANTIALLY ENTIRELY OVERR SAID SURFACE FOR ENGAGING AND ENTRAPPING MATERIAL TO BE PELLETED AS SAID ROLLER CONTACTS SAID MATERIAL ON SAID SURFACE OF SAID DIE, AND THE INDIVIDUAL TRANSVERSE AXES OF SAID INDENTATIONS BEING DISPOSED AT A SUBSTANTIAL ANGLE TO THAT RADIUS OF SAID ROLLER WHICH INTERSECTS EACH SAID INDENTATION AXIS FOR PROVIDING
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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) | 1967-01-13 | 1967-07-15 | 1968-01-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-01-13 | 1971-07-15 | 1972-01-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-01-13 | 1975-07-15 | 1976-01-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |