US3241945A
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Method and apparatus for producing granulated solids
Assignee: JBS USA LLC
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Filing: 1963-03-19
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Granted: 1966-03-22
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Expires: 1983-03-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Sanders Marion Dwight
- 👤 Kealy Joseph Peter
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-29 16:51
CPC Classifications
C; C05; C05B; C05B7/00
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 4
Claim 1
Independent Claim
92 words
IN A PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTUR OF MIXED FERTILIZERS WHEREIN INORGANIC SALTS ARE FORMED IN SITU AND ADMIXED WITH FERTILIZER SOLIDS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: FORMING A STREAM OF ROLLING, CASCADING FERTILAIZER SOLIDS FLOWING THROUGH A REACTION ZONE, DISTRIBUTING A MINERAL ACID ONTO THE SURFACE OF SAID SOLIDS IN A RECIPROCATING SPRAY PATH SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE PATH OF SAID FLOW, INTRODUCING ALKALINE FLUIDS BENEATH THE SURFACE OF SAID SOLIDS IN A RECIPROCATING PATH SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE PATH OF SAID FLOW, AND RECOVERING FERTILIZER SOLIDS IN ADMIXTURE WITH THE IN-SITU-PRODUCED INORGANIC SALTS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
92 words
IN A PROCESS FOR THE MANUFACTUR OF MIXED FERTILIZERS WHEREIN INORGANIC SALTS ARE FORMED IN SITU AND ADMIXED WITH FERTILIZER SOLIDS, THE IMPROVEMENT COMPRISING: FORMING A STREAM OF ROLLING, CASCADING FERTILAIZER SOLIDS FLOWING THROUGH A REACTION ZONE, DISTRIBUTING A MINERAL ACID ONTO THE SURFACE OF SAID SOLIDS IN A RECIPROCATING SPRAY PATH SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE PATH OF SAID FLOW, INTRODUCING ALKALINE FLUIDS BENEATH THE SURFACE OF SAID SOLIDS IN A RECIPROCATING PATH SUBSTANTIALLY PARALLEL TO THE PATH OF SAID FLOW, AND RECOVERING FERTILIZER SOLIDS IN ADMIXTURE WITH THE IN-SITU-PRODUCED INORGANIC SALTS.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
28 words
IN A ROTATING DRUM-TYPE MIXER, WHEREIN A BED OF SOLIDS IS TUMBLED, THE COMBINATION OF : AN ELONGATED DRUM HAVING A CYLINDRICAL WALL; MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID DRUM
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
28 words
IN A ROTATING DRUM-TYPE MIXER, WHEREIN A BED OF SOLIDS IS TUMBLED, THE COMBINATION OF : AN ELONGATED DRUM HAVING A CYLINDRICAL WALL; MEANS FOR MOUNTING SAID DRUM
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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) | 1969-03-21 | 1969-09-20 | 1970-03-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-03-21 | 1973-09-20 | 1974-03-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-03-21 | 1977-09-20 | 1978-03-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |