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US3255037A
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Method and apparatus for coating vehicle bodies
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-03-08
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Granted: 1966-06-07
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Expires: 1982-03-08
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Knight Howard Richard James
- 👤 Buckey Alexander Alfred
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 23:42
CPC Classifications
B; B05; B05B; B05B13/00; B05B13/02; B05B13/04; B05B13/0447; B05B13/0452; B05B12/00; B05B12/08; B05B12/12; B05B12/122; B05B13/0463; B05B13/0468; B05B13/0473; B05B13/0494
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
96 words
A METHOD OF COATING SURFACES OF A SUCCESSION OF VEHICLE BODIES OF DIFFERENT SHAPES AND SIZES COMPRISING ADVANCING THE BODIES OF DIFFERENT SHAPES AND SIZES INDISCRIMINATELY IN SPACED RELATION AT A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT RATE, DETECTING THE SIZE AND SHAPE OF EACH BODY AS IT IS ADVANCED, TRAVERSING SIDE SPRAYS SIMULTANEOUSLY UP AND DOWN OVER THE SIDES OF EACH BODY AS IT IS ADVANCED, TRAVERSING A DOWNWARDLY DIRECTED TOP SPRAY TO AND FRO OVER THE TOP OF EACH BODY AS IT IS ADVANCED, AND AUTOMATICALLY PRESELECTING, AS APPROPRIATE TO THE DETECTED SIZE AND SHAPE OF THE VEHICLE
Claim 2
Independent Claim
96 words
A METHOD OF COATING SURFACES OF A SUCCESSION OF VEHICLE BODIES OF DIFFERENT SHAPES AND SIZES COMPRISING ADVANCING THE BODIES OF DIFFERENT SHAPES AND SIZES INDISCRIMINATELY IN SPACED RELATION AT A SUBSTANTIALLY CONSTANT RATE, DETECTING THE SIZE AND SHAPE OF EACH BODY AS IT IS ADVANCED, TRAVERSING SIDE SPRAYS SIMULTANEOUSLY UP AND DOWN OVER THE SIDES OF EACH BODY AS IT IS ADVANCED, TRAVERSING A DOWNWARDLY DIRECTED TOP SPRAY TO AND FRO OVER THE TOP OF EACH BODY AS IT IS ADVANCED, AND AUTOMATICALLY PRESELECTING, AS APPROPRIATE TO THE DETECTED SIZE AND SHAPE OF THE VEHICLE
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) | 1969-06-06 | 1969-12-06 | 1970-06-07 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-06-06 | 1973-12-06 | 1974-06-07 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-06-06 | 1977-12-06 | 1978-06-07 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |