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Peat moss washing method and apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-04-12
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Granted: 1964-07-14
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Expires: 1983-04-12
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond W Kronlund
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-04 18:07
CPC Classifications
C; C05; C05F; C05F11/00; C05F11/02
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
111 words
THE METHOD OF WASHING PEAT MOSS CONTAINING SLIME, MARL, PUMICITE AND OTHER FINELY DIVIDED IMPURITIES WHICH METHOD COMPRISES: (A) DEPOSITING THE PEAT MOSS IN PARTICULATE FORM LOOSELY ON A MOVING, CONTINUOUS, POROUS BLANKET, WATER ABSORBENT, (B) SPRAYING THE PEAT MOSS AS IT LIES ON THE BLANKET WITH JETS OF WATER WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO DISLODGE THE IMPURITIES FROM THE PEAT MOSS (C) PASSING THE WASHED PEAT MOSS AND SUPPORTING BLANKET BETWEEN A PAIR OF PRESS ROLLS WITH ONE ROLL ENGAGING THE PEAT MOSS AND THE OTHER ROLL ENGAGING THE BLANKET FOR PRESSING THE WATER AND IMPURITIES INTO AND THROUGH THE BLANKET WHILE RETAINING THE WASHED PEAT MOSS ON THE BLANKET SURFACE.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
111 words
THE METHOD OF WASHING PEAT MOSS CONTAINING SLIME, MARL, PUMICITE AND OTHER FINELY DIVIDED IMPURITIES WHICH METHOD COMPRISES: (A) DEPOSITING THE PEAT MOSS IN PARTICULATE FORM LOOSELY ON A MOVING, CONTINUOUS, POROUS BLANKET, WATER ABSORBENT, (B) SPRAYING THE PEAT MOSS AS IT LIES ON THE BLANKET WITH JETS OF WATER WITH SUFFICIENT FORCE TO DISLODGE THE IMPURITIES FROM THE PEAT MOSS (C) PASSING THE WASHED PEAT MOSS AND SUPPORTING BLANKET BETWEEN A PAIR OF PRESS ROLLS WITH ONE ROLL ENGAGING THE PEAT MOSS AND THE OTHER ROLL ENGAGING THE BLANKET FOR PRESSING THE WATER AND IMPURITIES INTO AND THROUGH THE BLANKET WHILE RETAINING THE WASHED PEAT MOSS ON THE BLANKET SURFACE.
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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) | 1967-07-14 | 1968-01-13 | 1968-07-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-14 | 1972-01-13 | 1972-07-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-14 | 1976-01-13 | 1976-07-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |