US3166383A
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Method of treating fluidized particles while conveyed
Assignee: Rex Chainbelt Inc
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Filing: 1960-03-29
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Granted: 1965-01-19
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Expires: 1980-03-29
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John M Morris
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 07:47
CPC Classifications
F; F28; F28D; F28D13/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
107 words
A METHOD OF CHANGING THE TEMPERATURE OF MATERIAL CONTAINING A SUBSTANTIAL PROPORTION OF FLUIDIZABLE FINE PARTICLES, WHILE CONVEYING THE MATERIAL ALONG A CONVEYOR DECK, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF (A) MAINTAINING ONLY PART OF THE MATERIAL IN A GAS-FLUIDIZED PHASE ABOVE THE DECK BY PASSING A GAS UPWARDLY THROUGH THE MATERIAL AT A RATE SUFFICIENT TO FLUIDIZE ONLY PART OF THE MATERIAL AND INSUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE SUBSTANTIAL ENTRAINMENT OF SUCH MATERIAL, (B) CAUSING SAID GAS-FLUIDIZED PHASE TO FLOW ALONG THE DECK, (C) CONVEYING THE REMAINDER OF THE MATERIAL ALONG THE DECK BY VIBRATING THE DECK IN A CONTROLLED PATH OF MOTION HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL VERTICAL COMPONENT AND A
Claim 2
Independent Claim
107 words
A METHOD OF CHANGING THE TEMPERATURE OF MATERIAL CONTAINING A SUBSTANTIAL PROPORTION OF FLUIDIZABLE FINE PARTICLES, WHILE CONVEYING THE MATERIAL ALONG A CONVEYOR DECK, COMPRISING THE STEPS OF (A) MAINTAINING ONLY PART OF THE MATERIAL IN A GAS-FLUIDIZED PHASE ABOVE THE DECK BY PASSING A GAS UPWARDLY THROUGH THE MATERIAL AT A RATE SUFFICIENT TO FLUIDIZE ONLY PART OF THE MATERIAL AND INSUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE SUBSTANTIAL ENTRAINMENT OF SUCH MATERIAL, (B) CAUSING SAID GAS-FLUIDIZED PHASE TO FLOW ALONG THE DECK, (C) CONVEYING THE REMAINDER OF THE MATERIAL ALONG THE DECK BY VIBRATING THE DECK IN A CONTROLLED PATH OF MOTION HAVING A SUBSTANTIAL VERTICAL COMPONENT AND A
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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) | 1968-01-19 | 1968-07-20 | 1969-01-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-01-19 | 1972-07-20 | 1973-01-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-01-19 | 1976-07-20 | 1977-01-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |