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Assignee: Leybold Anlagen Holding AG
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Filing: 1961-09-15
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Granted: 1964-07-21
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Expires: 1981-09-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Rink Helmut
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-06 00:39
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G49/00; B65G49/05; B65G49/08; B65G49/085
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
127 words
IN A CONTINUOUS FREEZE DRYING ARRANGEMENT INCLUDING A TANK SEALABLE FROM THE ATMOSPHERE AND HAVING A TREATING SECTION AND A CHARGING AND DISCHARGING SECTION FOR THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT OF DISH-LIKE RECEIVING VESSELS, AND A HORIZONTALLY AND VERTICALLY MOVABLE TANK TRAVERSING CARRIER ELEMENT ARRANGED FOR SUPPORTING THE DISH-LIKE VESSELS IN GROUPS ONE ABOVE THE OTHER AND WHICH MAY BE LOADED AND UNLOADED WHEN THE CARRIER ELEMENT IS IN THE CHARGING AND DISCHARGING SECTION, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE STATIONARY CONVEYOR BELT MOVING IN A HORIZONTAL DIRECTION AND INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID CARRIER ELEMENT, SAID CARRIER ELEMENT INCLUDING SUPPORT RODS COOPERABLE IN GROUPS TO SUPPORT THE RECEIVING VESSELS BY GRAVITY, MEANS ENTERING INTO OPERATIVE CONNECTION WITH THE CARRIER ELEMENT WHEN IT IS IN SAID CHARGING AND DISCHARGING SECTION
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
127 words
IN A CONTINUOUS FREEZE DRYING ARRANGEMENT INCLUDING A TANK SEALABLE FROM THE ATMOSPHERE AND HAVING A TREATING SECTION AND A CHARGING AND DISCHARGING SECTION FOR THE ENTRANCE AND EXIT OF DISH-LIKE RECEIVING VESSELS, AND A HORIZONTALLY AND VERTICALLY MOVABLE TANK TRAVERSING CARRIER ELEMENT ARRANGED FOR SUPPORTING THE DISH-LIKE VESSELS IN GROUPS ONE ABOVE THE OTHER AND WHICH MAY BE LOADED AND UNLOADED WHEN THE CARRIER ELEMENT IS IN THE CHARGING AND DISCHARGING SECTION, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING AT LEAST ONE STATIONARY CONVEYOR BELT MOVING IN A HORIZONTAL DIRECTION AND INDEPENDENTLY OF SAID CARRIER ELEMENT, SAID CARRIER ELEMENT INCLUDING SUPPORT RODS COOPERABLE IN GROUPS TO SUPPORT THE RECEIVING VESSELS BY GRAVITY, MEANS ENTERING INTO OPERATIVE CONNECTION WITH THE CARRIER ELEMENT WHEN IT IS IN SAID CHARGING AND DISCHARGING SECTION
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1967-07-21 | 1968-01-20 | 1968-07-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-07-21 | 1972-01-20 | 1972-07-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-07-21 | 1976-01-20 | 1976-07-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |