US3172604A
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Timed spray unit
Assignee: BROCKSTONE CHEMICAL CO
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Filing: 1963-01-07
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Granted: 1965-03-09
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Expires: 1983-01-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Edward I Brock
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:23
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F58/00; D06F58/20; D06F58/203
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 1
Claim 1
Independent Claim
156 words
A SPRAY DEVICE FOR DIMISHING THE EFFECTS OF STATIC ELECTRICALLY GENERATED DURING THE DRYING OF CLOTHES AND THE LIKE IN A TUMBLING ENCLOSURE, COMPRISING, IN COMBINATION: A SOURCE OF COMPRESSED AIR AND A LINE CONNECTED THERETO; A CASING; A NOZZLE MEANS, SAID NOZZLE MEANS INCLUDING A SPRAY PASSAGE, A COMPRESSED AIR INLET, AND A CHEMICAL INLET, SAID COMPRESSED AIR INLET COMMUNICATING WITH SAID COMPRESSED AIR SOURCE AND LINE; MOUNTING MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID NOZZLE MEANS TO SAID TUMBLING ENCLOSURE; A VALVE MEANS CONNECTING SAID COMPRESSED AIR INLET TO THE INPUT END OF SAID SPRAY PASSAGE WHEN IN A FIRST POSITION AND BLOCKING SAID COMPRESSED AIR FROM SAID INPUT END WHEN IN A SECOND CLOSED POSITION, SAID CHEMICAL INLET BEING IN COMMUNICATION WITH THE OUTLET END OF SAID SPRAY PASSAGE; TIMING MEANS IN SAID CASING; AND, INTERCONNECTING MEANS COUPLING SAID TIMING MEANS TO SAID VALVE MEANS TO OPERATE SAID SPRAY DEVICE FOR A GIVEN PERIOD OF TIME.
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) | 1968-03-08 | 1968-09-07 | 1969-03-09 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-03-08 | 1972-09-07 | 1973-03-09 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-03-08 | 1976-09-07 | 1977-03-09 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |