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US3260832A
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Assignee: Westinghouse Electric Corp
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Filing: 1963-10-28
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Granted: 1966-07-12
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Expires: 1983-10-28
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Stewart C Johnson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-24 15:33
CPC Classifications
F; F24; F24C; F24C15/00; F24C15/02; F24C15/04
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
IN APPARATUS FOR HEATING MATERIAL IN A HOUSING SUPPLIED WITH MICROWAVE ENERGY, HAVING A DOORWAY TO THE EXTERIOR AND A DOOR COVERING THE DOORWAY, A FIRST CONDUCTIVE MEMBER AT THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE HOUSING ABOUT THE DOORWAY, A SECOND CONDUCTIVE MEMBER AT THE ADJACENT INTEIOR SURFACE OF THE DOOR, AND THEREBETWEEN A DOOR SEAL COMPRISING A RESILIENT CONDUCTIVE GASKET AND A THIN NONCONDUCTIVE GASKET CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH, THE CONDUCTIVE GASKET GENERALLY Q-SHAPED IN TRANSVERSE CROSS-SECTION, WITH THE TAIL OF THE Q-SECURED IN A COMPLEMENTARILY RESESSED PORTION OF THE HOUSING ABOUT THE DOORWAY, AND THE NONCONDUCTIVE GASKET BEING SECURED ADHESIVELY TO THE ADJACENT SURFACE OF THE DOOR.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
IN APPARATUS FOR HEATING MATERIAL IN A HOUSING SUPPLIED WITH MICROWAVE ENERGY, HAVING A DOORWAY TO THE EXTERIOR AND A DOOR COVERING THE DOORWAY, A FIRST CONDUCTIVE MEMBER AT THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE HOUSING ABOUT THE DOORWAY, A SECOND CONDUCTIVE MEMBER AT THE ADJACENT INTEIOR SURFACE OF THE DOOR, AND THEREBETWEEN A DOOR SEAL COMPRISING A RESILIENT CONDUCTIVE GASKET AND A THIN NONCONDUCTIVE GASKET CONTIGUOUS THEREWITH, THE CONDUCTIVE GASKET GENERALLY Q-SHAPED IN TRANSVERSE CROSS-SECTION, WITH THE TAIL OF THE Q-SECURED IN A COMPLEMENTARILY RESESSED PORTION OF THE HOUSING ABOUT THE DOORWAY, AND THE NONCONDUCTIVE GASKET BEING SECURED ADHESIVELY TO THE ADJACENT SURFACE OF THE DOOR.
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) | 1969-07-11 | 1970-01-10 | 1970-07-12 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-07-11 | 1974-01-10 | 1974-07-12 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-07-11 | 1978-01-10 | 1978-07-12 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |