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Milk transfer system
Assignee: Esco Cabinet Co
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Filing: 1963-01-09
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Granted: 1965-12-21
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Expires: 1983-01-09
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Iii Harry E Cann
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 17:15
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01J; A01J11/00; Y; Y10; Y10T; Y10T137/00; Y10T137/2931; Y10T137/3109; Y10T137/7287; Y10T137/7306; Y10T137/7313; Y10T137/7323; Y10T137/7326
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
157 words
A MILK TRANSFER UNIT COMPRISING A MILK-RECEIVNG TANK, AN OUTLET PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID TANK, A BUOYANT BALL ADAPTED TO SEAT OVER SAID OUTLET PIPE, A TWO-WAY VALVE, A CONNECTOR TUBE CONNECTING SAID VALVE WITH SAID OUTLET PIPE, A FIRST OUTLET OF SAID VALVE CONNECTED WITH A VACUUM BULK CONTAINER, A SECOND OUTLET OF SAID VALVE OPENING INTO THE ATMOSPHERE, A VALVE CONTROL MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID CONNECTOR TUBE WITH EITHER SAID FIRST VALVE OUTLET OR SAID SECOND VALVE OUTLET, SAID BUOYANT BALL EATING ON SID OUTLET PIPE WHEN SAID CONNECTOR TUBE IS CONNECTED WITH SAID VACUUM BULK CONTAINER, SAID BALL BEING ADAPTED TO BE FREED FROM SAID OUTLET PIPE SUBSEQUENT TO INTRODUCTION OF MILK INTO SAID TANK BY ACTUATION OF SAID VALVE TO INTRODUCE AIR AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE INTO SAID CONNECTOR TUBE, SAID BALL BEING ADAPTED TO AGAIN SEAT UPON SAID OUTLET PIPE FOLLOWING PASSAGE OF THE MILK INTRODUCED THEREIN INTO THE BULK CONTAINER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
157 words
A MILK TRANSFER UNIT COMPRISING A MILK-RECEIVNG TANK, AN OUTLET PIPE AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID TANK, A BUOYANT BALL ADAPTED TO SEAT OVER SAID OUTLET PIPE, A TWO-WAY VALVE, A CONNECTOR TUBE CONNECTING SAID VALVE WITH SAID OUTLET PIPE, A FIRST OUTLET OF SAID VALVE CONNECTED WITH A VACUUM BULK CONTAINER, A SECOND OUTLET OF SAID VALVE OPENING INTO THE ATMOSPHERE, A VALVE CONTROL MEANS FOR CONNECTING SAID CONNECTOR TUBE WITH EITHER SAID FIRST VALVE OUTLET OR SAID SECOND VALVE OUTLET, SAID BUOYANT BALL EATING ON SID OUTLET PIPE WHEN SAID CONNECTOR TUBE IS CONNECTED WITH SAID VACUUM BULK CONTAINER, SAID BALL BEING ADAPTED TO BE FREED FROM SAID OUTLET PIPE SUBSEQUENT TO INTRODUCTION OF MILK INTO SAID TANK BY ACTUATION OF SAID VALVE TO INTRODUCE AIR AT ATMOSPHERIC PRESSURE INTO SAID CONNECTOR TUBE, SAID BALL BEING ADAPTED TO AGAIN SEAT UPON SAID OUTLET PIPE FOLLOWING PASSAGE OF THE MILK INTRODUCED THEREIN INTO THE BULK CONTAINER.
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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) | 1968-12-20 | 1969-06-21 | 1969-12-21 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1972-12-20 | 1973-06-21 | 1973-12-21 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1976-12-20 | 1977-06-21 | 1977-12-21 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |