US3268267A
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Drier tank dumping and conveying apparatus
Assignee: MORA IND Inc
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Filing: 1965-04-19
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Granted: 1966-08-23
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Expires: 1985-04-19
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Herbert E Nelson
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 23:17
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B25/00; F26B25/001; F26B25/002
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
162 words
IN A DRIER TANK FOR COLLECTING DRY GRANULAR MATERIAL AND HAVING AN ELONGATED OPEN AREA EXTENDING ALONG THE BOTTOM THEREOF FOR DISCHARGING THE MATERIAL FROM THE TANK, A SUCTION TUBE EXTENDING ALONG THE UNDESIDE OF THE TANK AND HAVING OPEN CONNECTION WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE TANK THROUGH SAID OPEN AREA, A FLEXIBLE MEMBER EXTENDING THROUGH THE TUBE AND DISPOSED IN NORMAL SEALING RELATION AGAINST THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TANK TO CLOSE SAID OPEN AREA, MEANS FOR FLEXING SAID FLEXIBLE MEMBER DOWNWARDLY TO ALLOW THE DISCHARGE OF GRANULAR MATERIAL FROM THE TANK AND THROUGH SAID OPEN AREA INTO THE TUBE, MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SUCTION TUBE CREATING A FLOW OF AIR THROUGH THE TUBE, AND SAID FLEXIBLE MEMBER COMPRISING A TUBULAR HOSE OF RESILIENT MATERIAL, AND SAID FLEXING MEANS INCLUDING A SECTION OF STIFF MATERIAL DISPOSED WITHIN THE HOSE AND MEANS FOR MOMENTARY MOVEMENT OF THE SAID SECTION DOWNWARDLY AWAY FROM THE TANK TO CARRY THE SURROUNDING PORTION OF THE HOSE THEREWITH.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
162 words
IN A DRIER TANK FOR COLLECTING DRY GRANULAR MATERIAL AND HAVING AN ELONGATED OPEN AREA EXTENDING ALONG THE BOTTOM THEREOF FOR DISCHARGING THE MATERIAL FROM THE TANK, A SUCTION TUBE EXTENDING ALONG THE UNDESIDE OF THE TANK AND HAVING OPEN CONNECTION WITH THE INTERIOR OF THE TANK THROUGH SAID OPEN AREA, A FLEXIBLE MEMBER EXTENDING THROUGH THE TUBE AND DISPOSED IN NORMAL SEALING RELATION AGAINST THE UNDERSIDE OF THE TANK TO CLOSE SAID OPEN AREA, MEANS FOR FLEXING SAID FLEXIBLE MEMBER DOWNWARDLY TO ALLOW THE DISCHARGE OF GRANULAR MATERIAL FROM THE TANK AND THROUGH SAID OPEN AREA INTO THE TUBE, MEANS CONNECTED TO SAID SUCTION TUBE CREATING A FLOW OF AIR THROUGH THE TUBE, AND SAID FLEXIBLE MEMBER COMPRISING A TUBULAR HOSE OF RESILIENT MATERIAL, AND SAID FLEXING MEANS INCLUDING A SECTION OF STIFF MATERIAL DISPOSED WITHIN THE HOSE AND MEANS FOR MOMENTARY MOVEMENT OF THE SAID SECTION DOWNWARDLY AWAY FROM THE TANK TO CARRY THE SURROUNDING PORTION OF THE HOSE THEREWITH.
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) | 1969-08-22 | 1970-02-21 | 1970-08-23 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-22 | 1974-02-21 | 1974-08-23 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-22 | 1978-02-21 | 1978-08-23 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |