US3221951A
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Measuring dispenser
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1964-03-30
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Granted: 1965-12-07
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Expires: 1984-03-30
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Augustine A Souza
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 21:00
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F11/00; G01F11/10; G01F11/26; G01F11/261
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
122 words
A MEASURING DISPENSER FOR GRANULAR MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES A BODY MEMBER HAVING A FIRST CONDUIT ARRANGED TO RECEIVE MATERIAL WHEN IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL POSITION AND TO CONDUCT MATERIAL THERETHROUGH FROM ITS UPPER ENTRANCE END TO ITS LOWER EXIT END, A SECOND CONDUIT IN SAID BODY MEMBER AND EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST CONDUIT, THE ENTRANCE END OF SAID SECOND CONDUIT COMMUNICATING WITH THE EXIT END OF SAID FIRST CONDUIT AND ARRANGED TO CONDUCT MATERIAL THERETHROUGH UNDER GRAVITATIONAL FORCE WHEN SAID BODY MEMBER IS ROTATED APPROXIMATELY 90* ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS FROM ITS ENTRANCE END TO ITS EXIT END, SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING A SMOOTH EXTERIOR CONFIGURATION WITH SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONDUITS FORMED ENTIRELY THEREWITHIN WHEREFORE PROJECTING ELEMENTS ARE ELIMINATED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
122 words
A MEASURING DISPENSER FOR GRANULAR MATERIAL WHICH COMPRISES A BODY MEMBER HAVING A FIRST CONDUIT ARRANGED TO RECEIVE MATERIAL WHEN IN A SUBSTANTIALLY VERTICAL POSITION AND TO CONDUCT MATERIAL THERETHROUGH FROM ITS UPPER ENTRANCE END TO ITS LOWER EXIT END, A SECOND CONDUIT IN SAID BODY MEMBER AND EXTENDING TRANSVERSELY RELATIVE TO SAID FIRST CONDUIT, THE ENTRANCE END OF SAID SECOND CONDUIT COMMUNICATING WITH THE EXIT END OF SAID FIRST CONDUIT AND ARRANGED TO CONDUCT MATERIAL THERETHROUGH UNDER GRAVITATIONAL FORCE WHEN SAID BODY MEMBER IS ROTATED APPROXIMATELY 90* ABOUT A HORIZONTAL AXIS FROM ITS ENTRANCE END TO ITS EXIT END, SAID BODY MEMBER HAVING A SMOOTH EXTERIOR CONFIGURATION WITH SAID FIRST AND SECOND CONDUITS FORMED ENTIRELY THEREWITHIN WHEREFORE PROJECTING ELEMENTS ARE ELIMINATED.
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) | 1968-12-06 | 1969-06-07 | 1969-12-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-06 | 1973-06-07 | 1973-12-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-06 | 1977-06-07 | 1977-12-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |