US3193928A
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Curd producing apparatus
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-12-17
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Granted: 1965-07-13
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Expires: 1982-12-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Lowell J Collins
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-27 09:13
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01J; A01J25/00; A01J25/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
176 words
IN CURD PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING A VAT HAVING A BOTTOM AND OPPOSITE ENDS AND SIDES, A COVER FOR THE VAT, AND AN AGITATOR FOR AGITATING THE CONTENTS OF THE VAT; OPERATING MEANS FOR THE AGITATOR COMPRISING A SINGLE RIGID BEAM HAVING ITS RESPECTIVE ENDS SUPPORTED BY THE RESPECTIVE ENDS OF THE VAT, A CARRIER VEHICULARLY MOUNTED ON SAID BEAM AND INCLUDING POWER MEANS FOR INDUCING TRAVEL OF SAID CARRIER BACK AND FORTH ALONG SAID BEAM WITHIN THE CONFINES OF SAID COVER WHEN THE COVER IS IN SEALED POSITION ON THE VAT, AND ROTATIVE MEANS ON SAID CARRIER DRIVINGLY CONNECTED TO SAID AGITATOR AND HAVING OPERATIVE CONNECTIONS WITH THE RESPECTIVE ENDS OF THE BEAM TO EFFECT ROTATION OF SAID ROTATIVE MEANS AS THE CARRIER IS DRAWN BACK AND FORTH ALONG THE BEAM AND A TERMINAL AGITATOR ADJACENT AT LEAST ONE END OF THE VAT HAVING DRIVE MEAN RESPONSIBLE TO MOVEMENTS OF THE CARRIER TOWARD THE END OF ITS TRAVEL, WHEREBY CURD PROCESSING IS CARRIED OUT THROUGH OUT THE LENGTH OF THE VAT IN A SEALED ENCLOSED CONDITION.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
176 words
IN CURD PROCESSING APPARATUS INCLUDING A VAT HAVING A BOTTOM AND OPPOSITE ENDS AND SIDES, A COVER FOR THE VAT, AND AN AGITATOR FOR AGITATING THE CONTENTS OF THE VAT; OPERATING MEANS FOR THE AGITATOR COMPRISING A SINGLE RIGID BEAM HAVING ITS RESPECTIVE ENDS SUPPORTED BY THE RESPECTIVE ENDS OF THE VAT, A CARRIER VEHICULARLY MOUNTED ON SAID BEAM AND INCLUDING POWER MEANS FOR INDUCING TRAVEL OF SAID CARRIER BACK AND FORTH ALONG SAID BEAM WITHIN THE CONFINES OF SAID COVER WHEN THE COVER IS IN SEALED POSITION ON THE VAT, AND ROTATIVE MEANS ON SAID CARRIER DRIVINGLY CONNECTED TO SAID AGITATOR AND HAVING OPERATIVE CONNECTIONS WITH THE RESPECTIVE ENDS OF THE BEAM TO EFFECT ROTATION OF SAID ROTATIVE MEANS AS THE CARRIER IS DRAWN BACK AND FORTH ALONG THE BEAM AND A TERMINAL AGITATOR ADJACENT AT LEAST ONE END OF THE VAT HAVING DRIVE MEAN RESPONSIBLE TO MOVEMENTS OF THE CARRIER TOWARD THE END OF ITS TRAVEL, WHEREBY CURD PROCESSING IS CARRIED OUT THROUGH OUT THE LENGTH OF THE VAT IN A SEALED ENCLOSED CONDITION.
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) | 1968-07-12 | 1969-01-11 | 1969-07-13 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-12 | 1973-01-11 | 1973-07-13 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-12 | 1977-01-11 | 1977-07-13 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |