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US3248800A
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Automatic dryer control circuit
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1964-03-25
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Granted: 1966-05-03
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Expires: 1984-03-25
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr Earl F Pierce
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-08 04:34
CPC Classifications
D; D06; D06F; D06F34/00; D06F34/06; D06F2103/00; D06F2103/02; D06F2103/08; D06F2103/10; D06F2103/38; D06F2105/00; D06F2105/62; D06F34/14; D06F34/18; D06F58/00; D06F58/32; D06F58/34; D06F58/36; D06F58/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
134 words
A FABRIC DRYER COMPRISING: (A) A CHAMBER FOR RECEIVING FABRICS TO BE DRIED; (B) DRYING MEANS ARRANGED TO CAUSE EVAPORATION OF MOISTURE FROM THE FABRICS; (C) MEANS FOR TUMBLING FABRICS IN SAID CHAMBER; (D) SPACED CONDUCTORS POSITIONED SO AS TO BE BRIDGED BY FABRICS TUMBLING IN SAID CHAMBER WHEREBY SAID CONDUCTORS ARE PROVIDED WITH A RELATIVELY LOW RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL BRIDGE WHEN THERE IS SUBSTANTIAL MOISTURE IN FABRICS BRIDGING SAID CONDUCTORS; (E) SEQUENCE CONTROL MEANS EFFECTIVE AFTER A PREDETERMINED LENGTH OF OPERATION TO TERMINATE OPERATION OF SAID DRYING MEANS; (F) AND A CIRCUIT PROVIDING CONTROL OF SAID SEQUENCE CONTROL MEANS BY SAID CONDUCTORS, SAID CIRCUIT PRECLUDING OPERATION OF SAID SEQUENCE CONTROL MEANS WHEN SAID CONDUCTORS ARE PROVIDED WITH A RELATIVELY LOW RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL BRIDGE AND CAUSING OPERATION OF SAID SEQUENCE CONTROL MEANS AT OTHER TIMES.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
134 words
A FABRIC DRYER COMPRISING: (A) A CHAMBER FOR RECEIVING FABRICS TO BE DRIED; (B) DRYING MEANS ARRANGED TO CAUSE EVAPORATION OF MOISTURE FROM THE FABRICS; (C) MEANS FOR TUMBLING FABRICS IN SAID CHAMBER; (D) SPACED CONDUCTORS POSITIONED SO AS TO BE BRIDGED BY FABRICS TUMBLING IN SAID CHAMBER WHEREBY SAID CONDUCTORS ARE PROVIDED WITH A RELATIVELY LOW RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL BRIDGE WHEN THERE IS SUBSTANTIAL MOISTURE IN FABRICS BRIDGING SAID CONDUCTORS; (E) SEQUENCE CONTROL MEANS EFFECTIVE AFTER A PREDETERMINED LENGTH OF OPERATION TO TERMINATE OPERATION OF SAID DRYING MEANS; (F) AND A CIRCUIT PROVIDING CONTROL OF SAID SEQUENCE CONTROL MEANS BY SAID CONDUCTORS, SAID CIRCUIT PRECLUDING OPERATION OF SAID SEQUENCE CONTROL MEANS WHEN SAID CONDUCTORS ARE PROVIDED WITH A RELATIVELY LOW RESISTANCE ELECTRICAL BRIDGE AND CAUSING OPERATION OF SAID SEQUENCE CONTROL MEANS AT OTHER TIMES.
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) | 1969-05-02 | 1969-11-01 | 1970-05-03 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-05-02 | 1973-11-01 | 1974-05-03 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-05-02 | 1977-11-01 | 1978-05-03 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |