US3196772A
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Apparatus for intermittent immersion of articles in liquid baths
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-08-01
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1981-08-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ralph A Sickles
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 10:05
CPC Classifications
G; G03; G03D; G03D3/00; G03D3/08; G03D3/10
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
137 words
APPARATUS FOR INTERMITTENTLY IMMERSING ARTICLES IN A PLURALITY OF SUCCESSIVE LIQUIDS BATHS, COMPRISING A PAIR OF PARALLEL, SPACED, ELONGATED, ROTATABLE COVEYOR MEMBERS EACH HAVING HELICAL GROOVE MEANS EXTENDING THEREALONG, AT LEAST ONE CARRIER ARM DISPOSED TRANSVERSELY WITH RESPECT TO THE AXES OF SAID CONVEYOR MEMBERS, MEANS ON A PORTION OF SAID ARM ADAPTED TO SUPPORT AN ARTICLE TO BE IMMERSED, SAID ARM HAVING MEANS EXTENDING INTO OPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE GROOVE MEANS OF EACH OF SAID MEMBERS, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID CONVEYOR MEMBERS CONTINUOSULY AND IN UNISON WHEREBY TO EFFECT MOVEMENT OF SAID ARM ALONG SAID CONVEYOR MEMBERS, AND MEANS CARRIED IN AXIALLY SPACED RELATION AT PREDETERMINED LOCATIONS ALONG AT LEAST ONE OF SAID CONVEYOR MEMBERS FOR RAISING AND LOWERING SAID PORTION OF SAID ARM AT PREDETERMINED INTERVALS DURING MOVEMENT OF THE ARM ALONG SAID CONVEYOR MEMBERS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
137 words
APPARATUS FOR INTERMITTENTLY IMMERSING ARTICLES IN A PLURALITY OF SUCCESSIVE LIQUIDS BATHS, COMPRISING A PAIR OF PARALLEL, SPACED, ELONGATED, ROTATABLE COVEYOR MEMBERS EACH HAVING HELICAL GROOVE MEANS EXTENDING THEREALONG, AT LEAST ONE CARRIER ARM DISPOSED TRANSVERSELY WITH RESPECT TO THE AXES OF SAID CONVEYOR MEMBERS, MEANS ON A PORTION OF SAID ARM ADAPTED TO SUPPORT AN ARTICLE TO BE IMMERSED, SAID ARM HAVING MEANS EXTENDING INTO OPERATIVE ENGAGEMENT WITH THE GROOVE MEANS OF EACH OF SAID MEMBERS, MEANS FOR ROTATING SAID CONVEYOR MEMBERS CONTINUOSULY AND IN UNISON WHEREBY TO EFFECT MOVEMENT OF SAID ARM ALONG SAID CONVEYOR MEMBERS, AND MEANS CARRIED IN AXIALLY SPACED RELATION AT PREDETERMINED LOCATIONS ALONG AT LEAST ONE OF SAID CONVEYOR MEMBERS FOR RAISING AND LOWERING SAID PORTION OF SAID ARM AT PREDETERMINED INTERVALS DURING MOVEMENT OF THE ARM ALONG SAID CONVEYOR MEMBERS.
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) | 1968-07-26 | 1969-01-25 | 1969-07-27 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-07-26 | 1973-01-25 | 1973-07-27 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-07-26 | 1977-01-25 | 1977-07-27 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |