US3172936A
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Sliding seals for sintering machines
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Granted: 1965-03-09
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Expires: 1982-03-09
Abstract
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Inventors
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Bibliographic Details
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 19:39
CPC Classifications
C; C22; C22B; C22B1/00; C22B1/14; C22B1/16; C22B1/20; F; F27; F27B; F27B21/00; F27B21/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
A SINTERING MACHINE HAVING A PLURALITY OF PALLETS, A TRACK ALONG WHICH THE PALLETS MOVE IN CONTINUOUS ENDTO-END CONTACT, EACH SIDE OF THE PALLETS HAVING A SIDE WALL, A SUPPORTING WHEEL POSITIONED THEREON MOVABLE ON THE TRACKWAY BELOW THE SIDE WALL AND OUTSIDE THE PLANE OF THE SIDE WALL AND A LATERALLY-PROJECTING LEDGE ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE WHEEL WITH A HORIZONTAL SEALING PLATE EXTENDING ALONG THE LEDGE, THE MACHINE HAVING A HOOD WITH A DEPENDING SIDE WALL AT EACH SIDE THAT PROJECTS DOWNWARDLY INTO CONFRONTING RELATION WITH THE SIDE WALLS OF THE PALLETS ON THE TRACK AND TERMINATING ABOVE AND IN PROXIMITY TO THE SEALING PLATES OF THE PALLETS, A SEALING STRIP SUPPORTED FOR VERTICAL SLIDING MOVEMENT AGAINST THE OUTER FACE OF EACH SUCH WALL AND BEARING AGAINST THE SEALING PLATE OF THE PALLET BENEATH IT, AND MEANS FOR URGING EACH OF THE SEALING STRIPS INTO SEALING CONTACT WITH THE SIDE WALL ON WHICH IT IS SUPPORTED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
A SINTERING MACHINE HAVING A PLURALITY OF PALLETS, A TRACK ALONG WHICH THE PALLETS MOVE IN CONTINUOUS ENDTO-END CONTACT, EACH SIDE OF THE PALLETS HAVING A SIDE WALL, A SUPPORTING WHEEL POSITIONED THEREON MOVABLE ON THE TRACKWAY BELOW THE SIDE WALL AND OUTSIDE THE PLANE OF THE SIDE WALL AND A LATERALLY-PROJECTING LEDGE ABOVE THE LEVEL OF THE WHEEL WITH A HORIZONTAL SEALING PLATE EXTENDING ALONG THE LEDGE, THE MACHINE HAVING A HOOD WITH A DEPENDING SIDE WALL AT EACH SIDE THAT PROJECTS DOWNWARDLY INTO CONFRONTING RELATION WITH THE SIDE WALLS OF THE PALLETS ON THE TRACK AND TERMINATING ABOVE AND IN PROXIMITY TO THE SEALING PLATES OF THE PALLETS, A SEALING STRIP SUPPORTED FOR VERTICAL SLIDING MOVEMENT AGAINST THE OUTER FACE OF EACH SUCH WALL AND BEARING AGAINST THE SEALING PLATE OF THE PALLET BENEATH IT, AND MEANS FOR URGING EACH OF THE SEALING STRIPS INTO SEALING CONTACT WITH THE SIDE WALL ON WHICH IT IS SUPPORTED.
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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) | 1968-03-08 | 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 |