US3132967A
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Method and apparatus for applying a material to an object
Assignee: Rheem Manufacturing Co
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Filing: 1961-11-03
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Granted: 1964-05-12
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Expires: 1981-11-03
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Spraul Joseph Robert
- 👤 Estates Palos Verdes
- 👤 Leland L Peart
- 👤 Everett A Greer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 10:34
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05C; B05C19/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
147 words
APPARATUS FOR APPLYING A PARTICULATE MATERIAL TO A HEATED BODY SO AS TO FORM A COATING ON ONE SURFACE THEREOF WHICH COMPRISES: A SUPPORTING FRAME; A HOPPER SUPPORTED BY SAID FRAME AND ADPATED TO RECEIVE AND DISCHARGE SAID PARTICULATE MATERIAL; MEAND ADJACENT THE BOTTOM OF SAID HOPPER FOR SELECTIVELY RETAINING AND DISCHARGING SAID PARTICULATE MATERIAL, AND SPREADING PARTICULATE MATERIAL DISCHAGE FROM SAID HOPPER; A TRAY ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME IN SUSPENDED POSITION BELOW SAID HOPPER SO AS TO RECEIVE AND RETAIN PARTICULATE MATERIAL DISCHARGED FROM SAID HOPPER; SIAD TRAY HAVING AN OPENING IN THE BOTTOM THEREOF TO RECEIVE SAID HEATED BODY; A FLAT RING INTERNALLY MOUNTED ON THE BOTTOM OF SAID TRAY AND EXTENDING INTO SAID OPENING; MEANS FOR DISPOSING AND RETAINING SAID HEATED BODY IN SAID OPENING IN ABUTMENT WITH SAID RING; AND MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID TRAY SO AS TO DISCHARGE PARTICULATE MATERIAL THEREFROM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
147 words
APPARATUS FOR APPLYING A PARTICULATE MATERIAL TO A HEATED BODY SO AS TO FORM A COATING ON ONE SURFACE THEREOF WHICH COMPRISES: A SUPPORTING FRAME; A HOPPER SUPPORTED BY SAID FRAME AND ADPATED TO RECEIVE AND DISCHARGE SAID PARTICULATE MATERIAL; MEAND ADJACENT THE BOTTOM OF SAID HOPPER FOR SELECTIVELY RETAINING AND DISCHARGING SAID PARTICULATE MATERIAL, AND SPREADING PARTICULATE MATERIAL DISCHAGE FROM SAID HOPPER; A TRAY ROTATABLY MOUNTED ON SAID FRAME IN SUSPENDED POSITION BELOW SAID HOPPER SO AS TO RECEIVE AND RETAIN PARTICULATE MATERIAL DISCHARGED FROM SAID HOPPER; SIAD TRAY HAVING AN OPENING IN THE BOTTOM THEREOF TO RECEIVE SAID HEATED BODY; A FLAT RING INTERNALLY MOUNTED ON THE BOTTOM OF SAID TRAY AND EXTENDING INTO SAID OPENING; MEANS FOR DISPOSING AND RETAINING SAID HEATED BODY IN SAID OPENING IN ABUTMENT WITH SAID RING; AND MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID TRAY SO AS TO DISCHARGE PARTICULATE MATERIAL THEREFROM.
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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) | 1967-05-12 | 1967-11-11 | 1968-05-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-12 | 1971-11-11 | 1972-05-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-12 | 1975-11-11 | 1976-05-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |