US3137306A
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Pre-wetter
Assignee: Fairchild Semiconductor Corp
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Filing: 1963-11-01
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Granted: 1964-06-16
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Expires: 1983-11-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cunha Harold
- 👤 Hank C H Hsieh
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 20:18
CPC Classifications
B; B41; B41L; B41L25/00; B41L25/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
A UNIT FOR AUTOMATICALLY WETTING BOTH SURFACES OF A PLATE COMPRISING A HOUSING HAVING AN INPUT AND AN OUTPUT SLOT FORMED THEREIN, A RESERVOIR WITHIN SAID HOUSING ADAPTED TO CONTAIN A FLUID, GUIDE MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING DEFINING A PATH THROUGH SAID RESERVOIR FROM SAID INPUT SLOT TO SAID OUTPUT SLOT, SAID GUIDE MEANS PERMITTING FLUID WITHIN SAID RESERVOIR TO ENTER SAID PATH, NORMALLY INOPERATIVE DRIVE MEANS WITHIN SAID HOUSING FOR MOVING A PLATE DROPPED INTO SAID INPUT SLOT THROUGH SAID PATH AND OUT SAID OUTPUT SLOT, AND DRIVE CONTROL MEANS FOR ACTUATING SAID DRIVE MEANS OPERATIVE WHEN A PLATE IS DROPPED INTO SAID INPUT SLOT AND FOR THEREAFTER HALTING SAID DRIVE MEANS WHEN THE PLATE EMERGES FROM SAID OUTPUT SLOT.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-06-16 | 1967-12-16 | 1968-06-16 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-06-16 | 1971-12-16 | 1972-06-16 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-06-16 | 1975-12-16 | 1976-06-16 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |