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US3150935A
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Laboratory autoclaves
Assignee: Shampaine Ind Inc
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Filing: 1960-12-05
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Granted: 1964-09-29
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Expires: 1980-12-05
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Emory F Matteson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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2026-11-05 07:56
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J3/00; B01J3/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
159 words
AN AUTOCLAVE COMPRISING A CHAMBER CHARGED WITH STEAM HAVING A TEMPERATURE BELOW THE TEMPERATURE CORRESPONDING TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE ON THE STEAM-TABLE, A STEAM CONDENSATE DISCHARGE LINE CONNECTED TO SAID CHAMBER, A JET ASPIRATOR CONNECTED TO SAID STEAM CONDENSATE DISCHARGE LINE FOR IMPOSING SUCTION UPON THE CHAMBER AND TO MAINTAIN THE CHAMBER AT A PRESSURE LESS THAN ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, A STEAM LINE DISCHARGING INTO THE CHAMBER, A BAFFLE DIRECTING THE SEAM SO AS TO PRODUCE UNIFORM CIRCULATION THROUGHOUT THE CHAMBER, A WATER LINE CONNECTED TO SAID JET ASPIRATOR, A CONDENSER FOR CONDITION ING THE STEAM PRIOR TO ENTRY INTO THE CHAMBER, SAID WATER LINE ALSO BEING CONNECTED TO SAID CONDENSER, A THERMOSTAT RESPONSIVE TO THE CHAMBER TEMPERATURE, SOLENOID VALVES INTERPOSED IN SAID STEAM LINE AND WATER LINE AND BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID THERMOSTAT FOR REGULATING THE AMOUNT OF FLOW IN EACH OF SAID STEAM AND WATER LINES, AND AN ON-OFF VALVE IN THE STEAM LINE CONTROLLED BY THE THERMOSTAT.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
159 words
AN AUTOCLAVE COMPRISING A CHAMBER CHARGED WITH STEAM HAVING A TEMPERATURE BELOW THE TEMPERATURE CORRESPONDING TO ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE ON THE STEAM-TABLE, A STEAM CONDENSATE DISCHARGE LINE CONNECTED TO SAID CHAMBER, A JET ASPIRATOR CONNECTED TO SAID STEAM CONDENSATE DISCHARGE LINE FOR IMPOSING SUCTION UPON THE CHAMBER AND TO MAINTAIN THE CHAMBER AT A PRESSURE LESS THAN ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE, A STEAM LINE DISCHARGING INTO THE CHAMBER, A BAFFLE DIRECTING THE SEAM SO AS TO PRODUCE UNIFORM CIRCULATION THROUGHOUT THE CHAMBER, A WATER LINE CONNECTED TO SAID JET ASPIRATOR, A CONDENSER FOR CONDITION ING THE STEAM PRIOR TO ENTRY INTO THE CHAMBER, SAID WATER LINE ALSO BEING CONNECTED TO SAID CONDENSER, A THERMOSTAT RESPONSIVE TO THE CHAMBER TEMPERATURE, SOLENOID VALVES INTERPOSED IN SAID STEAM LINE AND WATER LINE AND BEING OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID THERMOSTAT FOR REGULATING THE AMOUNT OF FLOW IN EACH OF SAID STEAM AND WATER LINES, AND AN ON-OFF VALVE IN THE STEAM LINE CONTROLLED BY THE THERMOSTAT.
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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) | 1967-09-29 | 1968-03-30 | 1968-09-29 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-09-29 | 1972-03-30 | 1972-09-29 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-09-29 | 1976-03-30 | 1976-09-29 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |