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Process and apparatus for moisture conditioning seed cotton and like materials
Assignee: Lummus Industries Inc Co
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Filing: 1963-10-01
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Granted: 1966-10-25
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Expires: 1983-10-01
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Donald W Van Doorn
- 👤 Iii William C Pease
- 👤 Jack H Tinkler
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
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2026-10-31 06:01
CPC Classifications
D; D01; D01G; D01G99/00; D01G99/005
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
88 words
THE PROCESS OF MOISTURE CONDITIONING SEED COTTON WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF, (A) PASSING THE COTTON INTO OPERATIVE RELATION TO A FIRST MOISTURE SENSING MEANS, (B) SUBSEQUENTLY PASSING THE COTTON THROUGH A DRYING SYSTEM, (C) SUBSEQUENTLY PASSING THE COTTON INTO OPERATIVE RELATION TO A SECOND MOISTURE SENSING MEANS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE DRYING SYSTEM AND (D) UTILIZING A COMBINATION OF SIGNALS OBTAINED FROM THE SENSING MEANS SET FORTH IN (A) AND (C) ABOVE TO CONTROL THE AMOUNT OF MOISTURE REMOVED FROM THE COTTON WHILE IN SAID DRYING SYSTEM.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
88 words
THE PROCESS OF MOISTURE CONDITIONING SEED COTTON WHICH COMPRISES THE STEPS OF, (A) PASSING THE COTTON INTO OPERATIVE RELATION TO A FIRST MOISTURE SENSING MEANS, (B) SUBSEQUENTLY PASSING THE COTTON THROUGH A DRYING SYSTEM, (C) SUBSEQUENTLY PASSING THE COTTON INTO OPERATIVE RELATION TO A SECOND MOISTURE SENSING MEANS LOCATED OUTSIDE OF THE DRYING SYSTEM AND (D) UTILIZING A COMBINATION OF SIGNALS OBTAINED FROM THE SENSING MEANS SET FORTH IN (A) AND (C) ABOVE TO CONTROL THE AMOUNT OF MOISTURE REMOVED FROM THE COTTON WHILE IN SAID DRYING SYSTEM.
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) | 1969-10-24 | 1970-04-25 | 1970-10-25 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1973-10-24 | 1974-04-25 | 1974-10-25 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1977-10-24 | 1978-04-25 | 1978-10-25 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |