US3278256A
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Hot air sterilization chamber
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1962-10-10
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Granted: 1966-10-11
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Expires: 1982-10-10
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Skaller Hans George
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-31 22:50
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61L; A61L2/00; A61L2/24; A61L2/02; A61L2/04; A61L2/06
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
106 words
HOT AIR STERILIZING MEANS COMPRISING: CHAMBER MEANS WITHIN WHICH THE ITEMS TO BE STERILIZED MAY BE ENCLOSED; HEATING MEANS SURROUNDING SAID CHAMBER MEANS; FIRST TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE MEANS IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID CHAMBER MEANS COUPLED TO SAID HEATING MEANS TO PERMIT EMERGIZATION OF SAME IN RESPONSE TO TEMPERATURES SENSED BY SAID FIRST TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE MEANS; SECOND TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE MEANS IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATIONSHIP WITH A COOLEST PART OF SAID CHAMBER MEANS, TIMER MEANS COUPLED TO SAID SECOND TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE MEANS AND ENERGIZED UNDER THE CONTROL THEREOF; AND SWITCH MEANS CONTROLLING THE ENERGIZATION OF SAID HEATING MEANS IN RESPONSE TO THE ACTION OF SAID TIMER MEANS.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
106 words
HOT AIR STERILIZING MEANS COMPRISING: CHAMBER MEANS WITHIN WHICH THE ITEMS TO BE STERILIZED MAY BE ENCLOSED; HEATING MEANS SURROUNDING SAID CHAMBER MEANS; FIRST TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE MEANS IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATIONSHIP WITH SAID CHAMBER MEANS COUPLED TO SAID HEATING MEANS TO PERMIT EMERGIZATION OF SAME IN RESPONSE TO TEMPERATURES SENSED BY SAID FIRST TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE MEANS; SECOND TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE MEANS IN HEAT EXCHANGE RELATIONSHIP WITH A COOLEST PART OF SAID CHAMBER MEANS, TIMER MEANS COUPLED TO SAID SECOND TEMPERATURE SENSITIVE MEANS AND ENERGIZED UNDER THE CONTROL THEREOF; AND SWITCH MEANS CONTROLLING THE ENERGIZATION OF SAID HEATING MEANS IN RESPONSE TO THE ACTION OF SAID TIMER MEANS.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1969-10-10 | 1970-04-11 | 1970-10-11 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-10 | 1974-04-11 | 1974-10-11 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-10 | 1978-04-11 | 1978-10-11 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |