US3276353A
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Controls for dewatering press
Assignee: French Oil Mill Machinery Co
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Filing: 1965-07-21
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Granted: 1966-10-04
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Expires: 1985-07-21
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Andre H Burner
- 👤 Alan D Graham
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-11-01 09:16
CPC Classifications
B; B30; B30B; B30B9/00; B30B9/02; B30B9/12; B30B9/125
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
108 words
A PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUSLY DRIVING MATERIAL BY SUBJECTING SAID MATERIAL TO MECHANICAL WORKING IN A CONTINUOUS EXTRUDER AND FOR PREVENTING OVERHEATING OF THE MATERIAL, SAID PROCESS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SENSING THE TEMPERATURE OF MATERIAL WITHIN THE EXTRUDER ADJACENT THE DISCHARGE END OF THE EXTRUDER WHERE HEATING OF THE MATERIAL TENDS TO BE GREATEST, AND CONTROLLING THE AMOUNT OF MOISTURE IN THE MATERIAL IN RELATION TO THE TEMPERATURE SENSED TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF MOISTURE WHEN SUCH TEMPERATURE INCREASES WHEREBY HEAT AVAILABLE TO VAPORIZE SUCH ADDITIONAL MOISTURE WILL BE DERIVED FROM THE MATERIAL SO THAT THE TEMPERATURE OF THE MATERIAL AS DISCHARGED FROM THE EXTRUDER WILL BE LOWERED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
108 words
A PROCESS FOR CONTINUOUSLY DRIVING MATERIAL BY SUBJECTING SAID MATERIAL TO MECHANICAL WORKING IN A CONTINUOUS EXTRUDER AND FOR PREVENTING OVERHEATING OF THE MATERIAL, SAID PROCESS COMPRISING THE STEPS OF SENSING THE TEMPERATURE OF MATERIAL WITHIN THE EXTRUDER ADJACENT THE DISCHARGE END OF THE EXTRUDER WHERE HEATING OF THE MATERIAL TENDS TO BE GREATEST, AND CONTROLLING THE AMOUNT OF MOISTURE IN THE MATERIAL IN RELATION TO THE TEMPERATURE SENSED TO INCREASE THE AMOUNT OF MOISTURE WHEN SUCH TEMPERATURE INCREASES WHEREBY HEAT AVAILABLE TO VAPORIZE SUCH ADDITIONAL MOISTURE WILL BE DERIVED FROM THE MATERIAL SO THAT THE TEMPERATURE OF THE MATERIAL AS DISCHARGED FROM THE EXTRUDER WILL BE LOWERED.
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USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-03 | 1970-04-04 | 1970-10-04 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-03 | 1974-04-04 | 1974-10-04 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-03 | 1978-04-04 | 1978-10-04 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |