US3171658A
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Scattering distributor for wet solid mixes
Assignee: Refractory and Insulation Corp
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Filing: 1962-12-18
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Granted: 1965-03-02
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Expires: 1982-12-18
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Horace N Clark
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 01:06
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01C; A01C17/00; B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/0015; B01J8/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
A GUN FOR DISTRIBUTING WET SOLID MIXES CONTAINING FINELY DIVIDED PARTICLES TO THE WALL OF A REFRACTORY LINED FURNACE AND THE LIKE, SAID GUN COMPRISING A SUSPENDABLE CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER FOR THE MIX; A SHAFT MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ON THE VERTICAL AXIS OF SAID CONTAINER AND PROTRUDING THROUGH THE BOTTOM THEREOF; A CENTRIFUGAL DISTRIBUTOR AFFIXED TO THE LOWER END OF SAID SHAFT BELOW SAID CONTAINER, SAID DISTRIBUTOR COMPRISING A CIRCULAR PLATE HAVING CURVED RADIAL RIBS ON THE UPPER SURFACE THEREOF; A HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ON THE VERTICAL AXIS OF SAID CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING SAID SHAFT; AN IMPELLER IN THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID CONTAINER AFFIXED TO SAID SLEEVE; MOTOR DRIVE MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID SHAFT AND SAID SLEEVE INDEPENDENTLY; AND A DISCHARGE OPENING IN THE BOTTOM OF SAID CONTAINER FOR DISCHARGING MIX TO SAID DISTRIBUTOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
A GUN FOR DISTRIBUTING WET SOLID MIXES CONTAINING FINELY DIVIDED PARTICLES TO THE WALL OF A REFRACTORY LINED FURNACE AND THE LIKE, SAID GUN COMPRISING A SUSPENDABLE CYLINDRICAL CONTAINER FOR THE MIX; A SHAFT MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ON THE VERTICAL AXIS OF SAID CONTAINER AND PROTRUDING THROUGH THE BOTTOM THEREOF; A CENTRIFUGAL DISTRIBUTOR AFFIXED TO THE LOWER END OF SAID SHAFT BELOW SAID CONTAINER, SAID DISTRIBUTOR COMPRISING A CIRCULAR PLATE HAVING CURVED RADIAL RIBS ON THE UPPER SURFACE THEREOF; A HOLLOW CYLINDRICAL SLEEVE MOUNTED FOR ROTATION ON THE VERTICAL AXIS OF SAID CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING SAID SHAFT; AN IMPELLER IN THE LOWER PORTION OF SAID CONTAINER AFFIXED TO SAID SLEEVE; MOTOR DRIVE MEANS FOR DRIVING SAID SHAFT AND SAID SLEEVE INDEPENDENTLY; AND A DISCHARGE OPENING IN THE BOTTOM OF SAID CONTAINER FOR DISCHARGING MIX TO SAID DISTRIBUTOR.
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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) | 1968-03-01 | 1968-08-31 | 1969-03-02 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-01 | 1972-08-31 | 1973-03-02 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-01 | 1976-08-31 | 1977-03-02 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |