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Tumbling apparatus
Assignee: Silver Service Corp
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Filing: 1962-08-08
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Granted: 1964-05-26
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Expires: 1982-08-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald E Roberts
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 12:19
CPC Classifications
B; B08; B08B; B08B3/00; B08B3/04; B08B3/06; B24; B24B; B24B31/00; B24B31/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
TUMBLING APPARATUS COMPRISING: A BARREL SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION ABOUT ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS, SAID BARREL INCLUDING AN END HAVING A PORT OPENING FROM THE CENTER THEREOF; DRIVE MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID BARREL, INCLUDING A ROTATABLE ELEMENT DRIVINGLY ENGAGING SAID BARREL AT A POSITION AWAY FROM SAID ONE END; AND TRAY MEANS WITHDRAWABLY RECEIVABLE IN SAID BARREL THROUGH SAID PORT, INCLUDING A FENESTRATED MEMBER EXTENDING BETWEEN OPPOSITE SIDE PORTIONS OF SAID BARREL AND BETWEEN THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID BARREL TO CAPTURE ARTICLES BEING TUMBLED IN SAID BARREL FOR UNLOADING THE SAME, SAID TRAY MEANS FURTHER INCLUDING SIDES RISING FROM THE FENESTRATED MEMBER TO FORM THEREWITH A TROUGH FOR RETAINING SAID ARTICLES IN COLLECTED RELATIONSHIP UPON WITHDRAWAL OF SAID TRAY MEANS FROM SAID BARREL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
TUMBLING APPARATUS COMPRISING: A BARREL SUPPORTED FOR ROTATION ABOUT ITS LONGITUDINAL AXIS, SAID BARREL INCLUDING AN END HAVING A PORT OPENING FROM THE CENTER THEREOF; DRIVE MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID BARREL, INCLUDING A ROTATABLE ELEMENT DRIVINGLY ENGAGING SAID BARREL AT A POSITION AWAY FROM SAID ONE END; AND TRAY MEANS WITHDRAWABLY RECEIVABLE IN SAID BARREL THROUGH SAID PORT, INCLUDING A FENESTRATED MEMBER EXTENDING BETWEEN OPPOSITE SIDE PORTIONS OF SAID BARREL AND BETWEEN THE OPPOSITE ENDS OF SAID BARREL TO CAPTURE ARTICLES BEING TUMBLED IN SAID BARREL FOR UNLOADING THE SAME, SAID TRAY MEANS FURTHER INCLUDING SIDES RISING FROM THE FENESTRATED MEMBER TO FORM THEREWITH A TROUGH FOR RETAINING SAID ARTICLES IN COLLECTED RELATIONSHIP UPON WITHDRAWAL OF SAID TRAY MEANS FROM SAID BARREL.
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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) | 1967-05-26 | 1967-11-25 | 1968-05-26 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-05-26 | 1971-11-25 | 1972-05-26 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-05-26 | 1975-11-25 | 1976-05-26 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |