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Apparatus for the sterilization and pasteurization of commodities in containers
Assignee: Gebr Stork and Companies Apparatenfabriek NV
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Filing: 1963-09-10
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Granted: 1965-10-12
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Expires: 1983-09-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Winden Johannes B Van Der
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-26 08:43
CPC Classifications
A; A23; A23B; A23B2/00; A23B2/001
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
158 words
APPARATUS FOR THE STERILIZATION AND PASTERUIZATION OF COMMODITIES PACKED IN CONTAINERS, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A CONVEYOR INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO PARALLEL ENDLESS CHAINS; TRANSVERSE RODS INTERCONNECTING SAID CHAINS, SAID RODS BEING ARRANGED SUCH THAT EACH PAIR OF ADJACENT RODS CONSTITUTES A CARRYING ELEMENT FOR CONTAINERS, EACH ROD HAVING OPPOSITE ENDS, A CLOSING DISC SECURED TO EACH OF THE ENDS OF EACH ROD, EACH ROD HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY T-SHAPED CROSS SECTION WITH A CENTRAL LEG HAVING A THICKENED END, EACH CLOSING DISC HAVING OPPOSITE SIDES WHICH ARE IN ADJOINING RELATION WITH THE SIDES OF ADJACENT DISCS, SAID SIDES HAVING A CENTRAL RECESS IN THE FORM OF AN ARC OF A CIRCLE AND INCLINED SURFACES EXTENDING FROM SAID CENTRAL RECESS SUCH THAT THE SURFACES OF ADJACENT DISCS DEFINE UPPER AND LOWER V-SHAPED OPENINGS, EACH CHAIN INCLUDING PIVOT PINS ENGAGED IN THE RECESSES IN THE SIDES OF ADJACENT DISCS FOR COOPERATING WITH AND RETAINING THE DISCS IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CHAINS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
158 words
APPARATUS FOR THE STERILIZATION AND PASTERUIZATION OF COMMODITIES PACKED IN CONTAINERS, SAID APPARATUS COMPRISING A CONVEYOR INCLUDING AT LEAST TWO PARALLEL ENDLESS CHAINS; TRANSVERSE RODS INTERCONNECTING SAID CHAINS, SAID RODS BEING ARRANGED SUCH THAT EACH PAIR OF ADJACENT RODS CONSTITUTES A CARRYING ELEMENT FOR CONTAINERS, EACH ROD HAVING OPPOSITE ENDS, A CLOSING DISC SECURED TO EACH OF THE ENDS OF EACH ROD, EACH ROD HAVING A SUBSTANTIALLY T-SHAPED CROSS SECTION WITH A CENTRAL LEG HAVING A THICKENED END, EACH CLOSING DISC HAVING OPPOSITE SIDES WHICH ARE IN ADJOINING RELATION WITH THE SIDES OF ADJACENT DISCS, SAID SIDES HAVING A CENTRAL RECESS IN THE FORM OF AN ARC OF A CIRCLE AND INCLINED SURFACES EXTENDING FROM SAID CENTRAL RECESS SUCH THAT THE SURFACES OF ADJACENT DISCS DEFINE UPPER AND LOWER V-SHAPED OPENINGS, EACH CHAIN INCLUDING PIVOT PINS ENGAGED IN THE RECESSES IN THE SIDES OF ADJACENT DISCS FOR COOPERATING WITH AND RETAINING THE DISCS IN ENGAGEMENT WITH THE CHAINS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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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) | 1968-10-11 | 1969-04-12 | 1969-10-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-10-11 | 1973-04-12 | 1973-10-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-10-11 | 1977-04-12 | 1977-10-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |