US3232589A
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Saddle for treating tower
Assignee: United States Stoneware Co
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Filing: 1961-01-06
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Granted: 1966-02-01
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Expires: 1981-01-06
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 John S Eckert
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-30 13:33
CPC Classifications
B; B01; B01J; B01J19/00; B01J19/30; B01J2219/00; B01J2219/30; B01J2219/302; B01J2219/30203; B01J2219/304; B01J2219/30408; B01J2219/30416
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
87 words
AN IMPROVED SADDLE SUITABLE FOR USE AS A PACKING ELEMENT IN A TREATING TOWER, THE SADDLE BEING A SOLID MOLDED SEGMENT OF THE INNER PERIPHERAL PORTION OF A HOLLOW TOROID HAVING SIDES FLARING OUTWARDLY FROM THE AXIS OF THE TOROID TO ITS EDGES, WHICH SIDES HAVE A CONVEX SURFACE TOWARD THE TOROID AXIS AND A CONCAVE SURFACE AWAY FROM THE TOROID AXIS, THE EDGE OF THE OUTWARDLY FLARING SIDES BEING SCALLOPED, WITH THE EDGESOF THE ADJACENT INDENTED SURFACES WHICH FORM THE SCALLOPS MEETIG AT THE SADDLE EDGES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
87 words
AN IMPROVED SADDLE SUITABLE FOR USE AS A PACKING ELEMENT IN A TREATING TOWER, THE SADDLE BEING A SOLID MOLDED SEGMENT OF THE INNER PERIPHERAL PORTION OF A HOLLOW TOROID HAVING SIDES FLARING OUTWARDLY FROM THE AXIS OF THE TOROID TO ITS EDGES, WHICH SIDES HAVE A CONVEX SURFACE TOWARD THE TOROID AXIS AND A CONCAVE SURFACE AWAY FROM THE TOROID AXIS, THE EDGE OF THE OUTWARDLY FLARING SIDES BEING SCALLOPED, WITH THE EDGESOF THE ADJACENT INDENTED SURFACES WHICH FORM THE SCALLOPS MEETIG AT THE SADDLE EDGES.
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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) | 1969-01-31 | 1969-08-02 | 1970-02-01 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-01-31 | 1973-08-02 | 1974-02-01 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-01-31 | 1977-08-02 | 1978-02-01 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |