US3239889A
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Cotton pre-compressor
Assignee: Texonia Industries Inc
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Filing: 1960-06-15
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Granted: 1966-03-15
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Expires: 1980-06-15
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Caughlin Dan
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 06:48
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01G; D01G27/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
110 words
A METHOD FOR OBTAINING A BAT OF A PREDETERMINED DENSITY COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CONTINUOUSLY FORMING UPON A ROTATING CYLINDER LINT CONDENSER A LINT BAT IN A RELATIVELY NON-COMPACTED CONDITION, CONTINUOUSLY MOVING THE NON-COMPACTED BAT IN AN UNBROKEN CONDITION THROUGH A COMPACTING STATION, WHILE MOVING SAID BAT THROUGH SAID COMPACTING STATION SEQUENTIALLY APPLYING TO AND RELEASING FROM OPPOSITE FACES OF SAID BAT A PRESSURE SUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE A TEMPORARY DENSITY OF SAID BAT IN EXCESS OF SAID PREDETERMINED DENSITY, AND DETECTING THICKNESS VARIATIONS IN THE BAT ON THE CONDENSER CYLINDER AND CONTROLLING THE CONDENSER SPEED IN CONFORMITY WITH SAID DETECTED VARIATIONS WHEREBY TO MAINTAIN SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM THICKNESS IN SAID BAT.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
110 words
A METHOD FOR OBTAINING A BAT OF A PREDETERMINED DENSITY COMPRISING THE STEPS OF CONTINUOUSLY FORMING UPON A ROTATING CYLINDER LINT CONDENSER A LINT BAT IN A RELATIVELY NON-COMPACTED CONDITION, CONTINUOUSLY MOVING THE NON-COMPACTED BAT IN AN UNBROKEN CONDITION THROUGH A COMPACTING STATION, WHILE MOVING SAID BAT THROUGH SAID COMPACTING STATION SEQUENTIALLY APPLYING TO AND RELEASING FROM OPPOSITE FACES OF SAID BAT A PRESSURE SUFFICIENT TO PRODUCE A TEMPORARY DENSITY OF SAID BAT IN EXCESS OF SAID PREDETERMINED DENSITY, AND DETECTING THICKNESS VARIATIONS IN THE BAT ON THE CONDENSER CYLINDER AND CONTROLLING THE CONDENSER SPEED IN CONFORMITY WITH SAID DETECTED VARIATIONS WHEREBY TO MAINTAIN SUBSTANTIALLY UNIFORM THICKNESS IN SAID BAT.
Claim 3
Independent Claim
40 words
A METHOD FOR THE COMBINED CONTINUOUS AUTOMATIC SAMPLING AND FORMATION OF A CONTINUOUS BAT OF A PREDETERMINED UNIFORM DENSITY WHICH COMPRISES; CONTINUOUSLY FORMING UPON A ROTATING LINT CONDENSER CYLINDER A LINT BAT IN A RELATIVELY NON-COMPACTED CONDITION, PASSING THE UN-
Claim 4
Independent Claim
40 words
A METHOD FOR THE COMBINED CONTINUOUS AUTOMATIC SAMPLING AND FORMATION OF A CONTINUOUS BAT OF A PREDETERMINED UNIFORM DENSITY WHICH COMPRISES; CONTINUOUSLY FORMING UPON A ROTATING LINT CONDENSER CYLINDER A LINT BAT IN A RELATIVELY NON-COMPACTED CONDITION, PASSING THE UN-
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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) | 1969-03-14 | 1969-09-13 | 1970-03-15 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-14 | 1973-09-13 | 1974-03-15 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-14 | 1977-09-13 | 1978-03-15 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |