US3197530A
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Clay drain tile manufacture
Assignee: J A MILLER TILE Co
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Filing: 1963-06-17
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Granted: 1965-07-27
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Expires: 1983-06-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Ray R Miller
- 👤 James R Miller
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 23:49
CPC Classifications
E; E02; E02B; E02B11/00; E02B11/005; B; B28; B28B; B28B15/00; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S83/00; Y10S83/917; Y10T; Y10T83/00; Y10T83/647; Y10T83/6584; Y10T83/6606
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
81 words
A METHOD FOR MAKING END-NOTCHED CLAY DRAIN TILES COMPRISING THE STEPS OF STANDING THE TILES BEFORE THEY ARE FIRED IN UPRIGHT UNRESTRAINED POSITIONS ON A PLURALITY OF RELATIVELY NARROW PARALLEL CONVEYOR BELTS, NOTCHING THE BOTTOM TERMNAL END OF EACH TILE WHILE IT IS BEING CONVEYED IN UPRIGHT UNRESTRAINED POSITION BY CARRYING THE TILES ON THE CONVEYOR BELTS OVER A SERIES OF ROTATING SAWS EXTENDING UPWARDLY BETWEEN THE NARROW BELTS, AND CARRYING THE TILES ON THE CONVEYOR BELTS TO A REMOTE POSITION.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
81 words
A METHOD FOR MAKING END-NOTCHED CLAY DRAIN TILES COMPRISING THE STEPS OF STANDING THE TILES BEFORE THEY ARE FIRED IN UPRIGHT UNRESTRAINED POSITIONS ON A PLURALITY OF RELATIVELY NARROW PARALLEL CONVEYOR BELTS, NOTCHING THE BOTTOM TERMNAL END OF EACH TILE WHILE IT IS BEING CONVEYED IN UPRIGHT UNRESTRAINED POSITION BY CARRYING THE TILES ON THE CONVEYOR BELTS OVER A SERIES OF ROTATING SAWS EXTENDING UPWARDLY BETWEEN THE NARROW BELTS, AND CARRYING THE TILES ON THE CONVEYOR BELTS TO A REMOTE POSITION.
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 |