US3201175A
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Salt slurry unloading system
Assignee: Diamond Crystal Salt Co
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Filing: 1962-11-21
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Granted: 1965-08-17
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Expires: 1982-11-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Henry I Keves
- 👤 Milton J Rogers
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-05 22:37
CPC Classifications
B; B65; B65G; B65G53/00; B65G53/30
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
172 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR UNLOADING BULK QUANTITIES OF A PARTICULATED SUBSTANTIALLY DRY SOLID MATERIAL FROM A TRANSPORT VEHICLE, THE COMBINATION INCLUDING A TRANSPORTABLE FRAME, A RECEPTABLE ON SAID FRAME HAVING THE BASE THEREOF ANGULARLY CONTOURED RELATIVE TO A HORIZONTAL PLANE, SAID BASE FORMED WITH A DRAIN OUTLET DISPOSED IN THE LOWERMOST REGION THEREOF, A DRAIN CONDUIT CONNECTED TO SAID DRAIN OUTLET, A DISTRIBUTOR PIPE DISPOSED ADJACENT TO SAID BASE AND FORMED WITH A PLURALITY OF NOZZLES THEREIN ADAPTEDC TO DISCHARGE A CARRIER LIQUID AGAINST SAID BASE FOR SWEEPING AND ENTRAINING THE LOWERMOST STRATUM OF SAID MATERIAL TOWARD SAID DRAIN OUTLET, ONE OF SAID NOZZLES DISPOSED IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID OUTLET MEANS, A SECOND NOZZLE IN SAID DRAIN CONDUIT FOR DISCHARGING A HIGH VELOCITY STREAM OF SAID CARRIER LIQUID AXIALLY OF SAID DRAIN CONDUIT FOR SWEEPING THE DRAINED SAID LIQUID AND ENTRAINED SAID MATERIAL OUT OF SAID DRAIN CONDUIT, CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID DISTRIBTOR PIPE AND TO SAID SECOND NOZZLE, A SUPPLY CONDUIT ADAPTED TO BE REMOVABLY CONNECTED TO SAID CONDUIT MEANS
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
172 words
IN AN APPARATUS FOR UNLOADING BULK QUANTITIES OF A PARTICULATED SUBSTANTIALLY DRY SOLID MATERIAL FROM A TRANSPORT VEHICLE, THE COMBINATION INCLUDING A TRANSPORTABLE FRAME, A RECEPTABLE ON SAID FRAME HAVING THE BASE THEREOF ANGULARLY CONTOURED RELATIVE TO A HORIZONTAL PLANE, SAID BASE FORMED WITH A DRAIN OUTLET DISPOSED IN THE LOWERMOST REGION THEREOF, A DRAIN CONDUIT CONNECTED TO SAID DRAIN OUTLET, A DISTRIBUTOR PIPE DISPOSED ADJACENT TO SAID BASE AND FORMED WITH A PLURALITY OF NOZZLES THEREIN ADAPTEDC TO DISCHARGE A CARRIER LIQUID AGAINST SAID BASE FOR SWEEPING AND ENTRAINING THE LOWERMOST STRATUM OF SAID MATERIAL TOWARD SAID DRAIN OUTLET, ONE OF SAID NOZZLES DISPOSED IN ALIGNMENT WITH SAID OUTLET MEANS, A SECOND NOZZLE IN SAID DRAIN CONDUIT FOR DISCHARGING A HIGH VELOCITY STREAM OF SAID CARRIER LIQUID AXIALLY OF SAID DRAIN CONDUIT FOR SWEEPING THE DRAINED SAID LIQUID AND ENTRAINED SAID MATERIAL OUT OF SAID DRAIN CONDUIT, CONDUIT MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID DISTRIBTOR PIPE AND TO SAID SECOND NOZZLE, A SUPPLY CONDUIT ADAPTED TO BE REMOVABLY CONNECTED TO SAID CONDUIT MEANS
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) | 1968-08-16 | 1969-02-15 | 1969-08-17 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-08-16 | 1973-02-15 | 1973-08-17 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-08-16 | 1977-02-15 | 1977-08-17 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |