US3154443A
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Apparatus and process for continuously heat treating wire and the like
Assignee: Vaughn Machinery Co
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Filing: 1961-05-19
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Granted: 1964-10-27
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Expires: 1981-05-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Maurice A Nye
- 👤 Jess C Bittman
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 04:36
CPC Classifications
C; C21; C21D; C21D9/00; C21D9/52; C21D9/54; C21D9/56; C21D9/573; C21D9/5732
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
AN APPARATUS FOR THE CONTINUOUS PATENTING OF STEEL WIRE WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION A FURNACE, A ROTARY TAKE-UP BLOCK IN SAID FURNACE ADATED TO CONTINUOUSLY, HELICALLY ADVANCE A COIL OF WIRE THROUGH SAID FURNACE FOR HEATING THEREOF, CONTINUOUS COOLING MEANS ADJACENT SAID FURNACE ADAPTED TO DECREASE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WIRE AFTER EMERGENCE FROM SAID FURNACE, SAID ROTARY TAKE-UP BLOCK HAVING COAXIALLY ATTACHED THERETO A TUBULAR DRIVE SHAFT THEREFOR FOR CONTINUOUS PASSAGE OF THE COOLED WIRE THERETHROUGH, SAID SHAFT HAVING WINDING MEANS THEREON, A STATIONARY TAKE-UP BLOCK SECURE TO SAID SHAFT FOR WRAPPING OF WIRE THEREABOUT BY SAID WINDING MEANS, AND RECEIVING MEANS ADJACENT SAID STATIONARY TAKE-UP BLOCK ADAPTED TO RECEIVE COILS OF WIRE FROM SAID STATIONARY BLOCK.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
118 words
AN APPARATUS FOR THE CONTINUOUS PATENTING OF STEEL WIRE WHICH COMPRISES IN COMBINATION A FURNACE, A ROTARY TAKE-UP BLOCK IN SAID FURNACE ADATED TO CONTINUOUSLY, HELICALLY ADVANCE A COIL OF WIRE THROUGH SAID FURNACE FOR HEATING THEREOF, CONTINUOUS COOLING MEANS ADJACENT SAID FURNACE ADAPTED TO DECREASE THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WIRE AFTER EMERGENCE FROM SAID FURNACE, SAID ROTARY TAKE-UP BLOCK HAVING COAXIALLY ATTACHED THERETO A TUBULAR DRIVE SHAFT THEREFOR FOR CONTINUOUS PASSAGE OF THE COOLED WIRE THERETHROUGH, SAID SHAFT HAVING WINDING MEANS THEREON, A STATIONARY TAKE-UP BLOCK SECURE TO SAID SHAFT FOR WRAPPING OF WIRE THEREABOUT BY SAID WINDING MEANS, AND RECEIVING MEANS ADJACENT SAID STATIONARY TAKE-UP BLOCK ADAPTED TO RECEIVE COILS OF WIRE FROM SAID STATIONARY BLOCK.
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) | 1967-10-27 | 1968-04-27 | 1968-10-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-10-27 | 1972-04-27 | 1972-10-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-10-27 | 1976-04-27 | 1976-10-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |