US3176606A
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Apparatus for separating hop leaves from wort
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-03-06
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Granted: 1965-04-06
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Expires: 1983-03-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Zoffmann Paul
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 20:36
CPC Classifications
C; C12; C12C; C12C7/00; C12C7/24
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
121 words
APPARATUS FOR SEPARATION HOP LEAVES FROM WORT COMPRISING (A) A HOPPER INTO WHICH WORT WITH HOP LEAVES IN SUSPENSION CAN BE DELIVERED, SAID HOPPER HAVING PERFORATED SIDE WALLS THROUGH WHICH WORT CAN DRAIN OUT AND BEING OPEN AT ITS BOTTOM, (B) A CONTAINER FOR THE WORT INTO WHICH SAID HOPPER EXTENDS, (C) AN INCLINED TUBE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM A POINT ADJACENT THE BOTTOM OF SAID CONTAINER TO A POINT ADJACENT ITS TOP, SAID TUBE HAVING AN OPENING ON ITS UPPER SIDE WHICH REGISTERS WITH THE OPENING IN THE BOTTOM OF SAID HOPPER AND WHICH IS OF AN AREA AT LEAST AS GREAT AS THE AREA OF THE OPENING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE HOPPER SO THAT
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
121 words
APPARATUS FOR SEPARATION HOP LEAVES FROM WORT COMPRISING (A) A HOPPER INTO WHICH WORT WITH HOP LEAVES IN SUSPENSION CAN BE DELIVERED, SAID HOPPER HAVING PERFORATED SIDE WALLS THROUGH WHICH WORT CAN DRAIN OUT AND BEING OPEN AT ITS BOTTOM, (B) A CONTAINER FOR THE WORT INTO WHICH SAID HOPPER EXTENDS, (C) AN INCLINED TUBE MOUNTED WITHIN SAID CONTAINER AND EXTENDING UPWARDLY FROM A POINT ADJACENT THE BOTTOM OF SAID CONTAINER TO A POINT ADJACENT ITS TOP, SAID TUBE HAVING AN OPENING ON ITS UPPER SIDE WHICH REGISTERS WITH THE OPENING IN THE BOTTOM OF SAID HOPPER AND WHICH IS OF AN AREA AT LEAST AS GREAT AS THE AREA OF THE OPENING IN THE BOTTOM OF THE HOPPER SO THAT
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) | 1968-04-05 | 1968-10-05 | 1969-04-06 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-04-05 | 1972-10-05 | 1973-04-06 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-04-05 | 1976-10-05 | 1977-04-06 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |