US3197328A
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Fluidized bed generated by vibratory means
Assignee: Boeing Co
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Filing: 1961-11-15
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1981-11-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Charles H Jung
- 👤 Bennett Charles Robert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 01:03
CPC Classifications
C; C23; C23C; C23C8/00; C23C8/06; B; B01; B01J; B01J8/00; B01J8/16; B05; B05C; B05C19/00; B05C19/02; B23; B23K; B23K1/00; B23K1/008; C21; C21D; C21D1/00; C21D1/34; C21D1/53; C21D1/62; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S118/00; Y10S118/05
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 6
Claim 1
Independent Claim
55 words
APPARATUS FOR HEAT TREATING A SOLID ARTICLE UNDER VACUUM COMPRISING A CLOSED, AIR-TIGHT CONTAINER HAVING A BED OF PARTICULATE MATERIAL THEREIN, MEANS FOR EVACUATING THE CONTAINER TO CREATE A VACUUM CONDITION IN THE BED, MEANS FOR FLUIDIZING THE BED, AND MEANS FOR IMMERSING THE ARTICLE IN THE FLUIDIZED BED WHILE MAINTAINING THE VACUUM CONDITION THEREIN.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
55 words
APPARATUS FOR HEAT TREATING A SOLID ARTICLE UNDER VACUUM COMPRISING A CLOSED, AIR-TIGHT CONTAINER HAVING A BED OF PARTICULATE MATERIAL THEREIN, MEANS FOR EVACUATING THE CONTAINER TO CREATE A VACUUM CONDITION IN THE BED, MEANS FOR FLUIDIZING THE BED, AND MEANS FOR IMMERSING THE ARTICLE IN THE FLUIDIZED BED WHILE MAINTAINING THE VACUUM CONDITION THEREIN.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
64 words
APPARATUS FOR TREATING A SOLID ARTICLE WITH A STATIC CHARGE OF A GAS AND/OR VAPOR THAT IS REACTIVE THEREWITH, COMPRISING A CLOSED AIR-TIGHT CONTAINER HAVING A BED OF PARTICULATE MATERIAL THEREIN, MEANS FOR CHARGING THE CONTAINER WITH THE GAS AND/OR VAPOR FOR FLUIDIZING THE BED, AND MEANS FOR IMMERSING THE ARTICLE IN THE FLUIDIZED BED WHILE MAINTAINING THE STATIC CONDITION OF THE CHARGE THEREIN.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
64 words
APPARATUS FOR TREATING A SOLID ARTICLE WITH A STATIC CHARGE OF A GAS AND/OR VAPOR THAT IS REACTIVE THEREWITH, COMPRISING A CLOSED AIR-TIGHT CONTAINER HAVING A BED OF PARTICULATE MATERIAL THEREIN, MEANS FOR CHARGING THE CONTAINER WITH THE GAS AND/OR VAPOR FOR FLUIDIZING THE BED, AND MEANS FOR IMMERSING THE ARTICLE IN THE FLUIDIZED BED WHILE MAINTAINING THE STATIC CONDITION OF THE CHARGE THEREIN.
Claim 5
Independent Claim
74 words
A METHOD OF TREATING A SOLID ARTICLE WITH A STATIC CHARGE OF A GAS AND/OR VAPOR THAT IS REACTIVE THEREWITH, COMPRISING ENCLOSING THE ARTICLE IN AN AIR-TIGHT CONTAINER HAVING A BED OF PARTICULATE MATERIAL THEREIN, CHARGING THE CONTAINER WITH THE GAS AND/OR VAPOR TO FILL THE BED WITH A STATIC CHARGE OF THE SAME, AND FLUIDIZING THE BED AND IMMERSING THE ARTICLE THEREIN WHILE MAINTAINING THE STATIC CONDITION OF THE CHARGE IN THE BED.
Claim 6
Independent Claim
74 words
A METHOD OF TREATING A SOLID ARTICLE WITH A STATIC CHARGE OF A GAS AND/OR VAPOR THAT IS REACTIVE THEREWITH, COMPRISING ENCLOSING THE ARTICLE IN AN AIR-TIGHT CONTAINER HAVING A BED OF PARTICULATE MATERIAL THEREIN, CHARGING THE CONTAINER WITH THE GAS AND/OR VAPOR TO FILL THE BED WITH A STATIC CHARGE OF THE SAME, AND FLUIDIZING THE BED AND IMMERSING THE ARTICLE THEREIN WHILE MAINTAINING THE STATIC CONDITION OF THE CHARGE IN THE BED.
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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) | 1968-07-26 | 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 |