US3228374A
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Milking and washing systems
Assignee: US Industries Inc
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Filing: 1963-11-01
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Granted: 1966-01-11
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Expires: 1983-11-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sampson Joseph
- 👤 Richard C Washington
- 👤 Elmer A Woodard
- 👤 Harold H Kramer
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 12:56
CPC Classifications
A; A01; A01J; A01J7/00; A01J7/02; A01J7/022
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
118 words
A MILKING SYSTEM OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A MILKING STATION AND A RECEIVING STATION, AND COMPRISING (A) MEANS, INCLUDING A MILK LINE, FOR FEEDING MILK FROM SAID MILKING STATION AND DISCHARGING SAID MILK AT SAID RECEIVING STATION, (B) MEANS, INCLUDING A VACUUM LINE OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID MILK LINE, FOR CONTROLLING THE FEEDING OF MILK THROUGH SAID MILK LINE, (C) MEANS, INCLUDING A WASH LINE OPERATIVELY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID MILK LINE AND SAID VACUUM LINE FOR FEEDING WASHING LIQUID INTO SAID MILK LINE AND VACUUM LINE, AND (D) MEANS, INCLUDING (1) A WASH TRAP OPERATIVELY CONNECTED INTO SAID VACUUM LINE, AND (2) SAID FIRST-MENTIONED MEANS, FOR DISCHARGING SAID WASHING LIQUID FROM SAID MILK LINE AND SAID VACUUM LINE.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
118 words
A MILKING SYSTEM OF THE TYPE INCLUDING A MILKING STATION AND A RECEIVING STATION, AND COMPRISING (A) MEANS, INCLUDING A MILK LINE, FOR FEEDING MILK FROM SAID MILKING STATION AND DISCHARGING SAID MILK AT SAID RECEIVING STATION, (B) MEANS, INCLUDING A VACUUM LINE OPERATIVELY CONNECTED TO SAID MILK LINE, FOR CONTROLLING THE FEEDING OF MILK THROUGH SAID MILK LINE, (C) MEANS, INCLUDING A WASH LINE OPERATIVELY CONNECTED BETWEEN SAID MILK LINE AND SAID VACUUM LINE FOR FEEDING WASHING LIQUID INTO SAID MILK LINE AND VACUUM LINE, AND (D) MEANS, INCLUDING (1) A WASH TRAP OPERATIVELY CONNECTED INTO SAID VACUUM LINE, AND (2) SAID FIRST-MENTIONED MEANS, FOR DISCHARGING SAID WASHING LIQUID FROM SAID MILK LINE AND SAID VACUUM LINE.
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) | 1969-01-10 | 1969-07-12 | 1970-01-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-10 | 1973-07-12 | 1974-01-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-10 | 1977-07-12 | 1978-01-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |