US3188778A
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Method and apparatus for dosing discharge devices
Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1962-04-16
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Granted: 1965-06-15
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Expires: 1982-04-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Wiener Charles
- 👤 Frank J Camarata
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 22:32
CPC Classifications
H; H01; H01J; H01J9/00; H01J9/38; H01J9/395
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
165 words
IN THE MANUFACTURE OF AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE, THE METHOD OF INTRODUCING A PREDETERMINED QUANTITY OF MATERIAL INTO SAID DEVICE BEFORE IT IS SEALED, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES, PLACING THE MATERIAL IN A TUBULATION THAT IS ATTACHED TO AND EXTENDS DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID DEVICE, CONNECTING THE FREE END OF SAID TUBULATION TO A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT THAT IS CONNECTED TO AN EXHAUST SYSTEM, EXHAUSTING SAID DEVICE THROUGH SAID TUBULATION AND CONDUIT, TEMPORARILY DEFORMING SAID FLEXIBLE CONDUIT AND SWINGING SAID DEVICE AND THE ATTACHED TUBULATION ABOUT A PREDETERMINED AXIS THAT IS SPACED FROM AND IS SO ORIENTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID DEVICE THAT THE DEVICE AND THE PORTION OF SAID TUBULATION CONTAINING SAID MATERIAL ARE INVERTED AND SAID MATERIAL IS TRANSFERRED BY GRAVITY INTO SAID DEVICE WHILE IT IS STILL CONNECTED TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND THEN HERMETICALLY SEALING OFF AND SEVERING SAID TUBULATION WHILE SAID DEVICE IS IN SUCH INVERTED POSITION THEREBY TO RETAIN THE TRANSFERRED MATERIAL IN SAID DEVICE AND DISCONNECT THE LATTER FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
165 words
IN THE MANUFACTURE OF AN ELECTRICAL DEVICE, THE METHOD OF INTRODUCING A PREDETERMINED QUANTITY OF MATERIAL INTO SAID DEVICE BEFORE IT IS SEALED, WHICH METHOD COMPRISES, PLACING THE MATERIAL IN A TUBULATION THAT IS ATTACHED TO AND EXTENDS DOWNWARDLY FROM SAID DEVICE, CONNECTING THE FREE END OF SAID TUBULATION TO A FLEXIBLE CONDUIT THAT IS CONNECTED TO AN EXHAUST SYSTEM, EXHAUSTING SAID DEVICE THROUGH SAID TUBULATION AND CONDUIT, TEMPORARILY DEFORMING SAID FLEXIBLE CONDUIT AND SWINGING SAID DEVICE AND THE ATTACHED TUBULATION ABOUT A PREDETERMINED AXIS THAT IS SPACED FROM AND IS SO ORIENTED WITH RESPECT TO SAID DEVICE THAT THE DEVICE AND THE PORTION OF SAID TUBULATION CONTAINING SAID MATERIAL ARE INVERTED AND SAID MATERIAL IS TRANSFERRED BY GRAVITY INTO SAID DEVICE WHILE IT IS STILL CONNECTED TO THE EXHAUST SYSTEM, AND THEN HERMETICALLY SEALING OFF AND SEVERING SAID TUBULATION WHILE SAID DEVICE IS IN SUCH INVERTED POSITION THEREBY TO RETAIN THE TRANSFERRED MATERIAL IN SAID DEVICE AND DISCONNECT THE LATTER FROM THE EXHAUST SYSTEM.
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) | 1968-06-14 | 1968-12-14 | 1969-06-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-06-14 | 1972-12-14 | 1973-06-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-06-14 | 1976-12-14 | 1977-06-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |