US3269027A
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Humidity-responsive automatic dryer control system
Assignee: General Electric Co
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Filing: 1964-02-07
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Granted: 1966-08-30
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Expires: 1984-02-07
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Jr John D Harnden
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:50
CPC Classifications
F; F26; F26B; F26B25/00; F26B25/22; D; D06; D06F; D06F34/00; D06F34/14; D06F34/26; D06F2103/00; D06F2103/02; D06F2103/08; D06F2103/28; D06F2103/32; D06F2103/34; D06F2103/38; D06F2105/00; D06F2105/28; D06F2105/62; D06F58/00; D06F58/32; D06F58/34; D06F58/36; D06F58/38
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
161 words
A FABRIC DRYING MACHINE COMPRISING: (A) A FABRIC CONTAINER HAVING AN AIR INLET OPENING AND AN AIR OUTLET OPENING BOTH COMMUNICATING WITH ATMOSPHERE; (B) OUTLET CONDUIT MEANS FOR GUIDING AIR FROM SAID OUTLET OPENING TO ATMOSPHERE, SAID CONDUIT MEANS INCLUDING A PROTECTED PORTION RECEIVING A SMALL AIR FLOW COMPARED TO THE AIR FLOW THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF SAID CONDUIT MEANS; (C) MEANS FOR CIRCULATING AIR INTO SAID CONTAINER THROUGH SAID INLET OPENING AND OUT OF SAID CONTAINER THROUGH SAID OUTLET OPENING; (D) A HEATER POSITIONED TO SUPPLY HEAT TO FABRICS IN SAID CONTAINER; (E) FIRST HUMIDITY-SENSING MEANS IN SAID PROTECTED PORTION POSITIONED TO BE READILY COOLED SUBSTANTIALLY TO ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE; (F) MEANS FOR CAUSING COOLING OF SAID FIRST HUMIDITYSENSING MEANS SUBSTANTIALLY TO ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE; (G) SECOND HUMIDITY-SENSING MEANS POSITIONED TO SENSE ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS; (H) AND CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED RELATIONSHIP OF THE HUMIDITIES SENSED BY SAID FIRST AND SECOND HUMIDITY-SENSING MEANS TO EFFECT TERMINATION OF OPERATION OF SAID HEATER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
161 words
A FABRIC DRYING MACHINE COMPRISING: (A) A FABRIC CONTAINER HAVING AN AIR INLET OPENING AND AN AIR OUTLET OPENING BOTH COMMUNICATING WITH ATMOSPHERE; (B) OUTLET CONDUIT MEANS FOR GUIDING AIR FROM SAID OUTLET OPENING TO ATMOSPHERE, SAID CONDUIT MEANS INCLUDING A PROTECTED PORTION RECEIVING A SMALL AIR FLOW COMPARED TO THE AIR FLOW THROUGH THE REMAINDER OF SAID CONDUIT MEANS; (C) MEANS FOR CIRCULATING AIR INTO SAID CONTAINER THROUGH SAID INLET OPENING AND OUT OF SAID CONTAINER THROUGH SAID OUTLET OPENING; (D) A HEATER POSITIONED TO SUPPLY HEAT TO FABRICS IN SAID CONTAINER; (E) FIRST HUMIDITY-SENSING MEANS IN SAID PROTECTED PORTION POSITIONED TO BE READILY COOLED SUBSTANTIALLY TO ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE; (F) MEANS FOR CAUSING COOLING OF SAID FIRST HUMIDITYSENSING MEANS SUBSTANTIALLY TO ATMOSPHERIC TEMPERATURE; (G) SECOND HUMIDITY-SENSING MEANS POSITIONED TO SENSE ATMOSPHERIC CONDITIONS; (H) AND CONTROL MEANS RESPONSIVE TO A PREDETERMINED RELATIONSHIP OF THE HUMIDITIES SENSED BY SAID FIRST AND SECOND HUMIDITY-SENSING MEANS TO EFFECT TERMINATION OF OPERATION OF SAID HEATER.
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) | 1969-08-29 | 1970-02-28 | 1970-08-30 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-08-29 | 1974-02-28 | 1974-08-30 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-08-29 | 1978-02-28 | 1978-08-30 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |