US3117584A
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Sanitary tank spray washer attachment
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1960-05-02
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Granted: 1964-01-14
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Expires: 1980-05-02
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Elenbaas Herman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 02:31
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B9/00; B08B9/08; B08B9/093; A; A01; A01J; A01J7/00; A01J7/02; A01J7/027; B05; B05B; B05B3/00; B05B3/02; B05B3/04; B05B3/06; B05B1/00; B05B1/14; B05B1/20; B05B1/205
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
IN A TANK SPRAY WASHER, A SPRAY HEAD ADAPTED TO BE SUPPORTED WITHIN THE TANK SUSPENDED FROM THE TOP THEREOF, SAID SPRAY HEAD COMPRISING A SUPPORTING MEMBER, A TUBULAR MEMBER DEPENDING FROM AND SUPPORTED BY SAID SUPPORTING MEMBER AND ROTATABLE RELATIVE THERETO, AND A PLURALITY OF HOLLOW HORNS CARRIED BY SAID TUBULAR MEMBER IN POSITIONS DIVERGING DOWNWARDLY AWAY FROM SAID TUBULAR MEMBER, EACH OF SAID HORNS HAVING PERFORATIONS THROUGH ITS WALL INCLUDING A PERFORATION DIRECTED UPWARDLY FOR EJECTING A JET AGAINST THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TANK TOP, A PERFORATION IN ONE SIDE ONLY OF THE HORN DIRECTED GENERALLY HORIZONTALLY AND TRANSVERSELY OF A VERTICAL PLANE GENERALLY PARALLEL TO THE HORN FOR EJECTING A JET PRODUCING A REACTION TO ROTATE SAID SPRAY HEAD AND A PERFORATION IN THE UPPER SIDE OF A DOWNWARDLY INCLINED PORTION OF THE HORN FOR EJECTING A JET UPWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID SUPPORTING MEMBER AGAINST THE UPPER PORTIONS OF THE TANK SIDES AS THE SPRAY HEAD IS ROTATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
IN A TANK SPRAY WASHER, A SPRAY HEAD ADAPTED TO BE SUPPORTED WITHIN THE TANK SUSPENDED FROM THE TOP THEREOF, SAID SPRAY HEAD COMPRISING A SUPPORTING MEMBER, A TUBULAR MEMBER DEPENDING FROM AND SUPPORTED BY SAID SUPPORTING MEMBER AND ROTATABLE RELATIVE THERETO, AND A PLURALITY OF HOLLOW HORNS CARRIED BY SAID TUBULAR MEMBER IN POSITIONS DIVERGING DOWNWARDLY AWAY FROM SAID TUBULAR MEMBER, EACH OF SAID HORNS HAVING PERFORATIONS THROUGH ITS WALL INCLUDING A PERFORATION DIRECTED UPWARDLY FOR EJECTING A JET AGAINST THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TANK TOP, A PERFORATION IN ONE SIDE ONLY OF THE HORN DIRECTED GENERALLY HORIZONTALLY AND TRANSVERSELY OF A VERTICAL PLANE GENERALLY PARALLEL TO THE HORN FOR EJECTING A JET PRODUCING A REACTION TO ROTATE SAID SPRAY HEAD AND A PERFORATION IN THE UPPER SIDE OF A DOWNWARDLY INCLINED PORTION OF THE HORN FOR EJECTING A JET UPWARD AND AWAY FROM SAID SUPPORTING MEMBER AGAINST THE UPPER PORTIONS OF THE TANK SIDES AS THE SPRAY HEAD IS ROTATED.
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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 |