US3223284A
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Apparatus for dispensing proportioned amounts of solids and liquids
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1963-12-24
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Granted: 1965-12-14
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Expires: 1983-12-24
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 James D Fann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-11-02 22:11
CPC Classifications
G; G01; G01F; G01F3/00; G01F3/24; G01F3/26; A; A01; A01K; A01K7/00; A01K7/02; A01K7/028; G01F11/00; G01F11/10; G01F11/12; G01F11/14; G01F11/18
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
183 words
AN APPARATUS PROPORTIONED AMOUNTS OF LIQUID AND GRANULAR MATERIAL INTO A VESSEL COMPRISING: MEANS FOR STORING THE GRANULAR MATERIAL; A TUBULAR MEMBER WITH A CHAMBER THEREIN WHICH COMMUNICATES AT OPPOSITE ENDS WITH THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE STORAGE MEANS, THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER BEING DISPOSED GENERALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID STORAGE MEANS; A PLUNGER RECIPROCALLY CARRIED IN THE CHAMBER, THE PLUNGER BEING SMALLER IN CROSS-SECTION THAN THE CHAMBER FOR FORMING A COMPARTMENT INTO WHICH GRANULAR MATERIAL FROM THE STORAGE MEANS MAY FLOW; SEAL MEANS FOR PREVENTING GRANULAR MATERIAL FROM GRAVITATING AROUND THE PLUNGER WHEN IT ASSUMES ITS UPPER POSITION; A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED BUCKET ADAPTED TO TRIP UPON BEING FILLED WITH A FLUID AND AFTER DISCHARGING ITS CONTENTS RETURNS TO ITS NORMALLY UPRIGHT POSITION; MEANS FOR COMMUNICATING A FLUID TO THE BUCKET; MEANS FOR URGING THE PLUNGER DOWN TO DISCHARGE GRANULAR MATERIAL FROM THE COMPARTMENT UPON TRIPPING OF THE BUCKET; AND, MEANS FOR RETURNING SAID BUCKET TO ITS NORMALLY UPRIGHT POSITION WHEREUPON SAID PLUNGER IS RETURNED TO ITS UPPER POSITION TO RECEIVE ANOTHER CHARGE OF SAID GRANULAR MATERIAL.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
183 words
AN APPARATUS PROPORTIONED AMOUNTS OF LIQUID AND GRANULAR MATERIAL INTO A VESSEL COMPRISING: MEANS FOR STORING THE GRANULAR MATERIAL; A TUBULAR MEMBER WITH A CHAMBER THEREIN WHICH COMMUNICATES AT OPPOSITE ENDS WITH THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE STORAGE MEANS, THE LONGITUDINAL AXIS OF SAID TUBULAR MEMBER BEING DISPOSED GENERALLY PERPENDICULAR TO THE BOTTOM OF SAID STORAGE MEANS; A PLUNGER RECIPROCALLY CARRIED IN THE CHAMBER, THE PLUNGER BEING SMALLER IN CROSS-SECTION THAN THE CHAMBER FOR FORMING A COMPARTMENT INTO WHICH GRANULAR MATERIAL FROM THE STORAGE MEANS MAY FLOW; SEAL MEANS FOR PREVENTING GRANULAR MATERIAL FROM GRAVITATING AROUND THE PLUNGER WHEN IT ASSUMES ITS UPPER POSITION; A PIVOTALLY MOUNTED BUCKET ADAPTED TO TRIP UPON BEING FILLED WITH A FLUID AND AFTER DISCHARGING ITS CONTENTS RETURNS TO ITS NORMALLY UPRIGHT POSITION; MEANS FOR COMMUNICATING A FLUID TO THE BUCKET; MEANS FOR URGING THE PLUNGER DOWN TO DISCHARGE GRANULAR MATERIAL FROM THE COMPARTMENT UPON TRIPPING OF THE BUCKET; AND, MEANS FOR RETURNING SAID BUCKET TO ITS NORMALLY UPRIGHT POSITION WHEREUPON SAID PLUNGER IS RETURNED TO ITS UPPER POSITION TO RECEIVE ANOTHER CHARGE OF SAID GRANULAR MATERIAL.
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) | 1968-12-13 | 1969-06-14 | 1969-12-14 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-13 | 1973-06-14 | 1973-12-14 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-13 | 1977-06-14 | 1977-12-14 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |