US3160262A
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Pan washing machine
Assignee: Metalwash Machinery Co
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Filing: 1962-04-06
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Granted: 1964-12-08
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Expires: 1982-04-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Robert K Nole
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-25 22:12
CPC Classifications
A; A47; A47L; A47L15/00; A47L15/24; A47L15/247; A47L15/248
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
117 words
IN COMBINATION, A BAKERY PAN WASHER AND AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, SAID ENDLESS CONVEYOR COMPRISING AT LEAST A PAIR OF HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING ENDLESS CHAINS HAVING A PLURALITY OF LINKS, DRIVE MEANS MOUNTING SAID CHAINS IN SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL SPACED RELATION, A PLURALITY OF PAN SUPPORTING MEANS EXTENDING HORIZONTALLY BETWEEN CORRESPONDING OPPOSED PAIRS OF SAID CHAIN LINKS, EACH OF SAID SUPPORTING MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL ROD MEMBERS HAVING THEIR ENDS CONNECTED TO SAID CHAIN LINKS, AND DEPENDING V OR U-SHAPED PAN HOLDING MEANS SECURED TO SAID ROD MEMBERS, SAID HOLDING MEANS BEING OF GRADUATED DEPTH TO SUPPORT THE LOWER EDGE OF A BAKING PAN BETWEEN THE ROD MEMBERS AT AN ANGLE INCLINED TO THE HORIZONTAL.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
117 words
IN COMBINATION, A BAKERY PAN WASHER AND AN ENDLESS CONVEYOR EXTENDING THERETHROUGH, SAID ENDLESS CONVEYOR COMPRISING AT LEAST A PAIR OF HORIZONTALLY EXTENDING ENDLESS CHAINS HAVING A PLURALITY OF LINKS, DRIVE MEANS MOUNTING SAID CHAINS IN SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL SPACED RELATION, A PLURALITY OF PAN SUPPORTING MEANS EXTENDING HORIZONTALLY BETWEEN CORRESPONDING OPPOSED PAIRS OF SAID CHAIN LINKS, EACH OF SAID SUPPORTING MEANS INCLUDING A PAIR OF SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL ROD MEMBERS HAVING THEIR ENDS CONNECTED TO SAID CHAIN LINKS, AND DEPENDING V OR U-SHAPED PAN HOLDING MEANS SECURED TO SAID ROD MEMBERS, SAID HOLDING MEANS BEING OF GRADUATED DEPTH TO SUPPORT THE LOWER EDGE OF A BAKING PAN BETWEEN THE ROD MEMBERS AT AN ANGLE INCLINED TO THE HORIZONTAL.
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) | 1967-12-08 | 1968-06-08 | 1968-12-08 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1971-12-08 | 1972-06-08 | 1972-12-08 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1975-12-08 | 1976-06-08 | 1976-12-08 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |